The Weekly Knightline August 24-28
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Quiz Bowl: Quiz Bowl is an academic competition involving all areas of knowledge. Practices take place during lunch on Wednesdays. Meets take place on Saturdays throughout the school year. If you are interested in participating, sign up outside Mrs. De Groot’s room. If you would like more information, talk to Mrs. De Groot.
Cast: Interested in getting involved? Want to try something new? Check out Unity's fall theater productions this year! Come to Cast practice in the Knight Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25 (3:45-5pm) and Thursday, Aug. 27 (3:45-5pm) to check if it’s a good fit! No auditions; just join in! Talk to Mrs. Clark (Rm 110) with questions. Click here for more information.
Seniors: If you haven’t gotten your meningococcal vaccine yet, please schedule an appointment!
Freshmen: If you go to the dentist, have them fill out the dental screening form and fax/email it to school!
Juniors & Seniors: If you are a junior or senior from Sioux Center, and are interested in joining the Sioux Center Jr. Firefighter program for the 26-27 school year, please stop by the office for an application.
25-26 Yearbooks are IN! Stop in the office to pick yours up!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
26-27 Enrollment Deposits: Enrollment deposits (if you have one) are due by 8/31/2026.
Freshmen Families: If you missed Freshmen Parent Orientation Night on Thursday, August 20, click HERE to see the recording.
Fall Gate & Concession Sign Up: Click HERE to sign up for Unity football and volleyball games.
Attendance: Parents, please remember to send an email to koetken@unitychristian.net or call the Unity office at (712)737-4114 if your student will be late for school, needs to leave school early or will be absent. You will receive attendance-related alerts throughout the day when your student is marked absent. The office will reconcile reasons and attendance toward the end of each day.
Unity Family Tree in Courtyard: We would love to add pictures of our new families at Unity Christian to our family tree located in the Courtyard. We also know some of you have taken new family pictures and would like to update yours on the tree. Please send your family pictures to aobbink@unitychristian.net along with the names of your family members. Thank you!
Kids Cheer Camp - Friday, September 11, 2026: The Unity Christian Cheer Team is excited to be hosting our annual Kids Cheer Camp on Friday, September 11, 2026 this year! Camp is for students grades 3rd through 8th. Register by September 4th. Questions? Contact UC CHEER Jenness Wolgen at jwolgen@unitychristian.net
Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility:
The 2026–27 NICSTO application will also be used to determine eligibility for reduced-price meals.
We will use the 2026–27 National School Lunch Program income guidelines to place students in the appropriate pricing tier.
Please note that Unity does not offer free meals.
Your meal price is $4.85 unless you meet the following criteria.
"Reduced Price” | “Further Reduced Price” | |
$3.50 | $2.25 | |
Household Size | Annual Household Income | Annual Household Income |
1 | $29,526 | $20,748 |
2 | $40,034 | $28,132 |
3 | $50,542 | $35,516 |
4 | $61,050 | $42,900 |
5 | $71,558 | $50,284 |
6 | $82,066 | $57,668 |
7 | $92,574 | $65,052 |
8 | $103,082 | $72,436 |
add $10,508 for each additional member | add $7,384 for each additional member |
Each family who qualifies for a reduced price will see the adjusted prices listed in EZ School.
SPORTS
SEASON PASSES are available HERE on Bound.
For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Unity Christian High School is seeking applications for a new Kitchen Staff position. Work hours are from 10am until 1:45pm each day. To learn more about the position contact Mrs. Maggie Reinke at 712-737-4114 or at mreinke@unitychristian.net. Applications can be found on our website: https://www.unitychristian.net/employment
UPCOMING DATES
Tues 9/1 Freshmen-Senior Ice Cream Social
Fri 9/4 - Living Group Leaders Retreat
Mon 9/7 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Wed 9/9 - 9th-11th school pictures
Wed 9/23 - Service Day 2026!
Fri 9/25 - Wed 9/30 Fall Spirit Week
FRONT OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
(Closed on days when there is no school)
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