The Weekly Knightline October 19-24
The Unity Christian Board of Trustees is now accepting nominations for the new At-Large Board Trustee position.
While supporting churches will continue to nominate Trustee candidates for two Board positions each year, the third position will be filled through the new At-Large nomination process. This position is designed to identify individuals whose gifts, experience, and perspective can strengthen the Board's work.
As the Board considers its current needs, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience in construction or facilities management, institutional advancement, executive leadership, and strategic planning. We invite members of the Unity Christian Society to prayerfully nominate individuals who are committed to Christian education and who may bring strengths in these or other areas.
Additional information about Trustee qualifications, responsibilities, and the nominations process can be found in the attached flyer.
To submit a nomination, please complete the online nomination form by November 2: At-Large Board Trustee Nomination Form
Thank you for helping identify individuals who can provide faithful leadership and support Unity Christian's mission for years to come.
For more information, see Board Nomination Flyer.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you are interested in singing in Bel Canto (women's choir) or Mannenkoor (men's choir) this school year, please sign up on the table in the music room. Each ensemble meets one morning per week before school. Contact Mr. Van Voorst with any questions.
Last Year’s Yearbook: We have a limited number of extra copies of the 2025–26 Yearbook available! If you didn’t order one but would like a copy, please stop by the office with $50 to purchase one. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and payment is required at the time of purchase. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Unity Winter Apparel Store: It’s hard to believe Christmas is only two months away! Get a head start on your holiday shopping by checking out the Unity Winter Apparel online store.The store closes Friday, October 30, at midnight. Be sure to place your order before the deadline, as late orders will not be accepted! Winter Online Store
HELP NEEDED! Regional Volleyball Gate & Concession: We will be hosting regional volleyball games and are in need of gate and concession stand workers. If you are able to help, please sign up using the link below. Thank you for supporting the Unity Booster Club!
The Unity Guatemala Team will be selling Nothing Bundt Cakes starting this week until November 5. This will help us raise funds for our trip next summer to Guatemala through Paradise Bound Ministries. 30 students and 5 adults will be going on the trip. If you are not contacted by a team member but would like to order, please contact Rhonda Van Donge - rvandonge@unitychristian.net. Thank you for supporting the team with our first fundraiser of the year! (Salt sales will be coming 2nd semester)
Winter Gate & Concession Sign Up:
Another season is quickly approaching! Please sign up HERE to help with gate and concessions for our home basketball games. Thank you for helping serve!
REMINDERS:
We ask each family to sign up for a total of 4 spots throughout each school year to either work the gate or concessions stand at home games/meets. Please remember if you are signing up for 2 slots during a time frame to select the quantity 2.
Please leave your cellphone number in case of last minute schedule changes.
No one under 14 allowed in the concession stand.
A Tree Lighting Opportunity at Unity
Parents, we would like to light up the trees on our campus with solar powered Christmas lights this upcoming Christmas season. It costs approximately $25 to purchase solar powered Christmas lights for a mid-sized tree. Would you consider a donation to the Genesis Arboretum and this cause? Mr. Haan and students will begin decorating trees in early November. For more rationale about the project please visit the arboretum website. If you would like to donate please use the Unity Venmo handler: @UnityChristianHighSchool (Unity Christian High School Association). Please use "Tree Lighting" in the memo instead of emojis. You can also turn in cash and check (memo: Tree lighting) to donate. Thank you for helping us share the light of Christ by lighting up the trees on our campus! Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 20.
Vanilla Extract: Imitation vanilla will remain available in the office throughout the school year. Please note that while it may not be routinely featured in the Knightline, you are welcome to stop by the office to pick it up at any time.
School Social Worker: Lindsey Borkowski is a mental health therapist through Sioux Center Health who comes to Unity Christian every Tuesday. She is here to listen, support, and help students navigate any challenges they may be experiencing. Each Unity student can receive two free sessions before services would need to go through insurance.
If you are interested in services for your child, please email Lindsey at lborkowski@unitychristian.net or call Sioux Center Health at 712-722-8222 and ask to speak to Lindsey.
Lunch Money & Pre-ordering: Please make sure your student has a positive balance in their lunch account and that you pre-order their lunches in advance.
Snacks for Professional Development Fridays
When our students have 1:30 dismissals on Fridays, our teachers gather together for professional development. We have been blessed with wonderful snacks for our teachers on these days in recent years, and we are again seeking volunteers this year. 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 here! Snacks for Teachers' PD Fridays
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on: Monday, November 2 from 4:00–8:00 PM and Tuesday, November 3 from 4:00–6:30 PM.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and work together to support their success throughout the school year.
We value your involvement and encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to be part of the conversation. Sign-up information and instructions will be coming Friday, October 23!
SPORTS
Postseason Games Reminder:
As we enter tournament season for fall sports, here are a few reminders:
Unity passes will not work at tournament games even if held at Unity.
Shirts and shoes are required.
Actions that will result in ejection:
Use of artificial signs, banners, fatheads and noisemakers (airhorns, cowbells, keys, thundersticks, megaphones, etc.)
Disrespectful conduct, including verbal or written profanity, obscene gestures or comments, offensive remarks or signs of a sexual nature, or other vulgar actions that demean individuals or the event
Throwing articles onto the contest area
Entering the contest area in protest or celebration
Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants, or spectators
Use of laser light pens and wearing of masks is prohibited.
SEASON PASSES are available HERE on Bound.
For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound.
UPCOMING DATES
Thurs 10/29 - NWI Christian School Orchestra Festival @ Western
Mon 11/2 - 1:30 Dismissal - P/T Conferences
Tues 11/3 - 1:30 Dismissal - P/T Conferences
Fri 11/6 - NO SCHOOL
Mon 11/9 - 3:40 PM Monthly Staff Meeting
Tue 11/17 - Blood Drive @ Unity
Thurs 11/19 - Sat 11/21 All-State Festival @ IA State
Wed 11/24 - 11:50 Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
Thurs 11/26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Fri 11/27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Tuesday & Thursday from 9:45 - 10:30 AM for Chapel
Closed on days when there is no school
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