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The Weekly Knightline October 13-18

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Benjamin Hummel for being selected into the 2025 Iowa OPUS Honor Choir. Ben is one of only 180 ninth grade students from across the state who were selected for this honor. Benjamin will perform in Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University on Thursday, November 20.


Speech: Looking for a place for your voice to be heard? Wanting to improve your public speaking skills? Want to have an amazing time? Come join the speech team! Our first informational meeting is on Thursday, October 16th, at 3:45 in the library. Stop in and see what speech is all about.


Girls Basketball: If you are a freshman or sophomore girl interested in being a girls basketball manager, please contact Mr. Holwerda.


Veteran’s Day 2025: We would like to create an Honor Wall by gathering pictures of Veterans related to our student body. If you had or have a Veteran in your family and want to include them in this, please send a copy of a picture (4X6 or 5X7 - that will not get returned to you) the person’s name, service branch and years, and connection to Unity student body. Bring or email the picture and information to the office before November 1.


Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of illness. We are starting to see

more illness, so please remember to wash your hands often!


Parking Lot: Students please obey traffic laws and be mindful of other drivers as you leave our parking lot. 

Student Council Feedback: Now available on student’s Blackbaud Resource Board.


PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unity Winter Apparel Store - it’s only 2 months until Christmas!! Shop the Unity Winter Apparel

online store. The store closes Friday, October 24 at midnight – no late orders will be accepted.


Unity Christian High School would like to invite all Veterans and their family to our Veterans Assembly at 9:55AM on November 11. Join us for some music, storytelling, and fellowship. 


Meat Donations for School Lunch Program: Unity is seeking beef and pork donations from local farmers to support our school lunch program. Unity will cover all processing fees. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Wayne Dykstra at wdykstra@unitychristian.net


Reminder from the school nurse: As we are entering cold & flu season, please keep your student

home if they have a temp higher than 100 degrees or are vomiting.

● For cough & cold symptoms (flu, COVID, etc), they can return to school when they have been fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications (Tylenol, Motrin, etc) and respiratory symptoms are mild and improving.

● For strep throat, they can return after taking antibiotics for 24 hours if improving.


Snacks for Professional Development Fridays - March and May ONLY 2 spots left!

If you are interested and willing to help provide snacks for around 30 teachers for their professional development time on 1:30 dismissal Fridays, sign up below! Snacks for Teachers' PD Fridays


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!



SPORTS

For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound


HELP NEEDED! 

  • 2 volunteers to work the concession stand at the Unity volleyball game on Tuesday, Oct 14. 

  • 2 volunteers to take gate at the Unity football game on Friday, October 17.

  • 2 volunteers to work the concession stand at the Unity football game on Friday, October 17. 

Please click HERE to sign up if you are willing to help. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered this season. UC Booster Club


25-26 Unity Christian Season Passes are valid only at Unity Christian HOME events. These passes cannot be used at away games or events.


November 10, 11, 13

Cost $60 (3rd-5th); $70 (6th-8th)

Grades 3-5 - 4:30-6:00pm

Grades 6-8 - 6:30-8:30pm


Basketball Season is approaching and we would like to invite boys in 3rd-8th grade to join us!

Sign up by October 17th.

Cost:

3rd - 4th Grade $35

5th - 6th Grade $95

7th - 8th Grade $120


Weight Room Open Hours: Now available on student’s Blackbaud Resource Board.



EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Van/Bus Route Driver: contact Terry Schouten for more information.



UPCOMING DATES

Mon 10/20 Fall Concert

Tues 10/21 Start of VB Regional Tournament (also 10/21; 10/23; 10/28)

Tues 10/21 Greenhand Fire Up @ Northwestern (all students in Ag Science)

Wed 10/22 Board Mtg.

Fri 10/24 11:50 Dismissal/End of 1st Quarter

Fri 10/24 Start of FB Playoffs (also 10/31; 11/7; 11/15)

Sat 10/25 All-State Auditions

Tues 10/28 - Fri 10/31 FFA National Convention @ Indianapolis

Thurs 10/30 NWIA Christian School Orchestra Festival

Fri 10/31 State Cross Country

Mon 11/3 1:30 dismissal; PT Conferences from 4-8:00 PM

Tues 11/4 1:30 dismissal; PT Conferences from 4-6:30 PM

Mon 11/3 - Thurs 11/6 State VB Tournament @ Xtream Arena, Coralville

Fri 11/7 No School

Mon 11/10 Middle School Open House

Tues 11/11 Veteran’s Day Assembly

Thurs 11/13Combo Night

 
 
 

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