Weekly Newsletter

Thursday, August 27, 2026

SEPTEMBER

Monday, 9/7 - No School, Labor Day


Wednesday, 9/9 - Mum Orders Due


Friday, 9/11 - Patriots Day Chapel (Details Below)


Friday, 9/11 - Mid-terms Go Home


Friday, 9/18 - Grandparent's Day, 9:30 am (Details Below)


Friday, 9/18 - Half Day Dismissal, 11:30 am, No Lunch, No Aftercare


Tuesday, 9/22 - Mums Pick Up


Wednesday, 9/23 - See You At The Pole (Details Below)

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.

Unity Christian School, Energy, IL is accepting applications:




Kindergarten Teacher




Please submit your resume and the attached application via mail, fax, or email to:


Unity Christian School

PO Box 310

100 E College Street

Energy, IL 62933

Fax: 618-942-7228


Email us: ucswarriors@ucswarriors.com



The first fundraiser of the school year has officially begun — thank you in advance for helping us make it a success!


(Note: Profit towards fundraising obligation is $6.25 per mum sold!)


Mums Flyer

Mums Order Form for Office Use

Mums Order Form for Personal Use



WEDNESDAY

9.23.26

8:20 AM - 8:50 AM



CALLING ALL PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, PASTORS AND PRAYER WARRIORS!



This day is SEE YOU AT THE POLE where students get the opportunity to unite and pray before God interceding for their generation. While everyone is gathered together in prayer, it is a great opportunity for you to join your faith with ours.


A prayer rally will take place immediately following the student's prayers. Our hope is that you will join us to make a prayer tunnel. As the students and staff go through the tunnel, pray a blessing over each person asking for the Spirit of the Lord to be with us.


WILL YOU PLEASE CONSIDER

JOINING US?  


WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS!


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.



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



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 4th - 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

August Lunch Menu

September 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!


Chess Club!


Chess Club begins on September 10th and will meet 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.


Warriors Cross Country Fall 2026


Stay up to date by downloading the TeamReach app on your phone and join with the information below.


Group Name: UCS Cross Country

Group Code: XCWarriors



We’re looking forward to a great season with our UCS runners!


Warriors Softball 2026-2027



Stay up to date by downloading the TeamReach app on your phone and join with the information below.


TeamReach Group Name: Unity Christian Softball

Group Code: WarriorsSoftball24

Warriors Baseball 2026-2027



Stay up to date by downloading the TeamReach app on your phone and join with the information below.


TeamReach Group Name: Unity Christian Baseball

Group Code: WarriorsBaseball24

* * 2026-2027 School Calendar * *

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 

August


4 - Ms. Juli Watkins

7 - Mrs. Dawn Martin

8 - Mrs. Betsy Myatt

14 - Ms. Joyce Williams

16 - Mr. Steve Richard


September


3 - Mrs. Emily Alstat

7 - Mrs. Angie Rushing

25 - Mrs. Stephanie Bullard

30 - Ms. Mackenzie Hicks

Unity Christian School | 618.942.3802 | www.ucswarriors.com

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