Weekly Newsletter

Thursday, September 24, 2026

 

OCTOBER

Saturday, 10/3 - UCS Fall Festival (Details Below)


Thursday, 10/8 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:45 - 7:30 pm


Friday, 10/9 - Half Day Dismissal, 11:30 am, No Lunch, No Aftercare


Friday, 10/9 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 12:30 - 3:30 pm


Friday, 10/9 - First Quarter Ends


Monday, 10/12 - No School, Columbus Day


Monday, 10/19 - School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm

REMINDER: Students are considered tardy after 8:12 am. Tardies accumulate for each quarter. At three (3) tardies, the student will begin losing break or recess privileges in order to make up any work missed. After six (6) unexcused tardies, students will begin serving a ½ hour detention starting at 3:30 pm for each additional tardy in that quarter. A $10 fee will be assessed to the parent for each detention served to cover the cost of a detention supervisor.

For Sale in the School Office!


Only 9 Available!

2025-2026 Yearbooks For Sale!!


We have EXTRA 2025-2026 UCS Yearbooks for sale for $18.00!

Don't miss out on all of the great memories!

Purchase in the School Office today!

(Or send in your payment and we will send home with your student!)

Registration for our Discovery Morning - SPANISH program is now open! Spots are limited! This fun, interactive academic enrichment experience is designed for Pre-K - 8th grade students!


Click HERE to register your student today!

PARENTS' PRAYER MEETING



Our UCS Spiritual Overseers would like to invite our parents, grandparents, and friends to join us for prayer meeting. We meet every Monday morning at 8:15 am to pray for our students, families, teachers, staff, and school.



We would love for you to come!



Click HERE to see the *UPDATED*

Parent / Student Handbook.




Click HERE to see the *UPDATED* Dress Code.



2026-2027 Required Physical & Immunization Schedules:



Physical with immunization schedule:

K5 and 6th, due by October 15, 2026


    Dental Exam: K5, 2nd, 6th 

due by  May 15, 2027


Vision Exam: K5 due by October 15, 2026

  

Sports Physicals: 

Due by first day of practice for 5th - 8th grade students participating in any sport including cheer.


There is an Illinois State form to be turned in to the School Office for each of these required exams. Forms are provided by the physician's office.


Referral Program Details and Guidelines

September Lunch Menu

October Lunch Menu

Are you interested in serving on the

Unity Christian School Board?


Please pick up an application from the School Office.

We are excited to announce you can shop our online UCS Spirit Wear Store

ALL YEAR ROUND!


Click HERE to place your order!

Larry's House of Cakes

Discount Cards are BACK!!!!


Cards are $15 and are available in the school office.


  A savings of $4.00 - $7.00 per dozen!!



They are good for one dozen sugar cookies, brownies, or cupcakes at the Marion or Carbondale locations. 



We are excited to announce Unity Christian School is a CCAP provider. What does that mean? 


The program will help pay for childcare costs for ages 3 -12 years old for Summer Camp and Pre-K during the school year for those who qualify.


Click HERE for updated information and to apply online!


Warriors Basketball


Attention all 5th - 8th grade boys interested in Warriors Basketball!



Please sign up in the office!


Download the TeamReach app on your phone and join with the information below to stay updated on practice and game schedules!


Practices are scheduled! Check TeamReach!


**The first practice is scheduled for Monday, September 28th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm with a mandatory parent meeting immediately following practice.



TeamReach Group Name: Unity Christian Basketball

Group Code: UCSWarriors25


Attention all 5th - 8th grade girls interested in cheering this year!


Join the TeamReach App to keep up to date on practices and all other pertinent information.



TeamReach Group Name: Unity Christian Cheerleading

Group Code: UCScheer2025


Attention all Kindergarten - 4th grade girls interested in dancing this year!


Please download the TeamReach app on your phone and join with the information below to stay up to date on pertinent information. The Dance Team fee is $35.



TeamReach Group Name: Warriors Dance Team

Group Code: UCSDance1


Click HERE to sign up today!


Warriors Cross Country Fall 2026


2026 Cross Country Schedule


Chess Club!


Chess Club meets every Thursday.


3:30 - 4:30 pm


There is a sign up sheet in the office for any 3rd - 8th grade students interested.


Chess Club fee is $20.00.


* * 2026-2027 School Calendar * *

ATTENTION FAMILIES!



If you are choosing the Monthly Tuition Payment option or you would like to have Lunch and Extended Care charges automatically withdrawn, be sure to sign up on FACTS by clicking the link below.



Sign up for FACTS here!


You can come by the office or mail payments to:

Unity Christian School

PO Box 310

Energy, IL 62933



June 8, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes

June 22, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes

July 23, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes

Click the link below for detailed instructions on how to navigate your online Sycamore Account.


Sycamore Online Account Instructions


Monday - Friday

7:45 am - 3:30 pm


ucswarriors@ucswarriors.com

(P) 618-942-3802

(F) 618-942-7228


If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can ask your IRA custodian to donate directly from your Traditional IRA account to your favorite qualified charity. This can be part of your Required Minimum Distribution. The amount directly transferred to your charities from a Traditional IRA will not be taxed as income to you. An additional savings may be Medicare monthly premiums which are based on annual income. Please consult with your financial planner or tax adviser.


Please consider UCS as your qualified charity.

Did you know that every time you shop on Walmart.com, you can round up your change and donate it to UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?

Learn how small acts can lead to a big impact at #WalmartSparkGood

JOIN THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!


From February 2026 through May 2026, 172 households have contributed $384.96 through the Kroger Community Rewards Program.


IF YOU NEED HELP SIGNING UP, PLEASE SEE MRS. FRANKIE! SHE WOULD BE GLAD TO SIT DOWN WITH YOU AND SIGN YOU UP!

 

 Please take a moment to sign up. We have around 130 families at UCS. We could triple our rewards each quarter! $6,000 could possibly come in for one year with friends and family members shopping at Kroger.


Simply register online at  

Kroger Community Rewards

  

   Unity Christian School NEW NPO = TU305

Keep scanning your receipts for box tops!!!  

We just received a check for $41.40!!  



 You can now turn everyday receipts into extra cash for your school with the Box Tops Bonus App!  It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3! 

 

Just buy, scan & earn!


Get the app on the App Store: http://bit.ly/2wf1CL1

 

Find it on Google Play:

http://bit.ly/2uOWizR 


September


3 - Mrs. Emily Alstat

7 - Mrs. Angie Rushing

25 - Mrs. Stephanie Bullard

30 - Ms. Mackenzie Hicks


October


12 - Mrs. Moore

23 - Ms. Keller

Unity Christian School | 618.942.3802 | www.ucswarriors.com

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