School District of University City

Dorlita Adams is joining The Pride! On July 1, she will begin her role as the new principal of Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School. Mrs. Adams joins us after serving in various leadership roles in Ritenour Schools for the past 17 years. Please join us in welcoming her to The School District of University City. Read more about her: http://www.ucityschools.org/061821BCJPrincipal

It’s been so much fun sharing our summer stories here at the District. You can find learning and joy in every corner of our schools. We were out in the courtyard at Brittany Woods the other day visiting the new chickens and came across these little surprises in the Giving Garden. Made us smile.

A quick reminder that registration is needed for Pershing's community-wide, in-person Juneteenth 2021 Celebration on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. Explore Education as Liberation: Mind, Body, & Soul with activities including yoga, music, crafts, food, mapping and more. Join people of all ages to celebrate independence day from slavery. Registration and updated schedule are available: http://www.ucityschools.org/Juneteenth2021

We were so excited to host Emma Hogg KMOV today to talk about our great partnership with Washington University in St. Louis's RADx-UP program. The partnership enables us to provide our students, staff and families free, easy access to COVID-19 saliva testing. You can see the full story tonight on KMOV's 6 p.m. broadcast.

The American Heart Association - Missouri will host a virtual discussion on the vaping epidemic among youth and the case for tobacco-free school districts at 2 p.m. on Tues., June 22, 2021. Take an in-depth look at trends in youth tobacco use and why children are vulnerable to addiction. Speakers include Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley (@ucsharonica on Twitter) and others. Register Online Today: https://heart.jotform.com/211595234723051

Thanks to a partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, the District is able to offer free COVID-19 saliva testing to all of our students, staff and families. This is a great way to prevent the spread of the virus in our school and community. Easily accessible, drive-thru testing is available Sunday through Friday. It's as easy as spitting in a cup, and our testers below are so cheerful. Read more details and how to schedule a test at http://www.ucityschools.org/SalivaTesting

University City High School students Areanna Whittington, Mikiyah Cushshona and Jai'Den Smith each were awarded $2,500 scholarships from Mannequins in the Loop, the yearly public art contest that encourages creativity with sustainability. All of the mannequins were made with recycled materials. Congratulations on their amazing team entry, and many thanks to UCHS mentor/teacher Marnie Claunch.

Reminder: Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in honor of the American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Reminder: Register now for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, Zoom with the Superintendent. As we begin the second semester of school, Superintendent Hardin-Bartley invites parents, staff and community members to join one or both Zoom meetings at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Registration is open at http://www.ucityschools.org/Zoom. Sessions are recorded and archived at http://www.ucityschools.org/Zoom2021.

Watch UCHS girls’ basketball live-streamed at http://www.ucityschools.org/Basketball2021 on Monday, January 11, 2021: Varsity tip off at 5 p.m. Keep updated on Twitter @UCityAthletics. Go UCHS Lady Lions!

We couldn't celebrate the District's Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award winner in person this year, so we made a celebration video. Congratulations Dr. Natalie Parks, UCHS '95, for your unflinching dedication to social justice, equity and inclusion in education, health, behavioral science and other systems. More information about Dr. Parks and her award is available at www.ucityschools.org/NatalieParks. This video can also be viewed on YouTube at www.ucityschools.org/MLKSpirit2021.

Watch UCHS Wrestling live-streamed on YouTube at http://www.ucityschools.org/Wrestle2021 - today (Thurs., January 7, 2021) beginning at 5 p.m. Go Lions!

Watch the UCHS Girls Swim Meet live-streamed via Instagram @ucityathletics - today (Thurs., January 7, 2021) beginning at 4 p.m. Go Lions!

Watch the UCHS Ed Crenshaw Classic basketball games live-streamed at http://www.ucityschools.org/CrenshawClassic2021 - today (Tues., January 5, 2021) with junior varsity tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m. Go Lions!

ICYMI: UCHS Social Worker Christine Woodward talks with St. Louis Public Radio about the social-emotional impact of COVID-19 on teens and families. The district is here to help. Remember to check out The Peace Place at www.ucityschools.org/ThePeacePlace for resources to to stay well, peaceful and calm. And you can always reach out to your child's school for help from counselors, social workers, teachers, nurses and others. Together we have the Health of a Lion. https://news.stlpublicradio.org//stress-and-depression-ris

University City High School is seeking nominations for the 2021 UCHS Hall of Fame induction class. Online / printable nominations forms, criteria and a list of past recipients are available at http://www.ucityschools.org/HOFNomination. The submission deadline is Friday, January 29, 2021.

Watch UCHS girls’ basketball live-streamed at http://www.ucityschools.org/Basketball2021 on Friday, January 15, 2021: Varsity tip off at 4:30 p.m. (new time) and the JV game has been canceled. Keep updated on Twitter @UCityAthletics. Go UCHS Lady Lions!

How can you take Action for Happiness in 2021? Check out the January calendar for some ideas of ways to help shape a happier and kinder world. For other relaxation & mindfulness tools, visit http://www.ucityschools.org/PeacePlace. (FB: @actionforhappiness; http://www.actionforhappiness.org).

Congratulations to UCSH senior Reuben Thomas who is one of five dancers to receive the prestigious 2020 Dance St. Louis Career Award. The award will help pay for expenses for his summer dance intensive - an important part of professional dancer development. Fly high, Reuben! U Time!

Each year, the U. City Board of Education selects an individual or organization that represents the genuine essence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to receive the annual U. City MLK Spirit Award... but we need YOUR help by providing nominations by the first Friday in December deadline (Dec. 4, 2020). For more information including criteria, past recipients and nomination form, visit http://www.ucityschools.org/MLKSpirit - or simply nominate online at http://www.ucityschools.org/MLKSpiritNomination.

Watch the UCHS Girls Swim Meet live-streamed via Instagram @UCityAthletics - beginning at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021. Keep updated on Twitter @UCityAthletics. Go Lions!

Check out the newest addition to http://www.ucityschools.org/PeacePlace -- Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and kinder world with free monthly action calendars, tips including 10 Keys to Happier Living, daily emails, downloadable app and more. Visit http://www.actionforhappiness.org (FB: @actionforhappiness; TW/IG: @actionhappiness).

We're having a great week teaching our students in-person at U. City elementary schools! Here's a few pics from Cohort A this week. Check your school's individual Facebook page for more pictures. Make sure to "Like" or "Follow" the school page so you won't miss any posts for your building.

Sixth graders at Brittany Woods Middle School are back with hands-on learning!

Public Notice: The @UCitySchools Board of Education is accepting registration & citizen's comments in advance of its Thurs., Nov. 19, 2020, Regular Board Meeting on Zoom at http://www.ucityschools.org/BOE111920. More details at http://www.ucityschools.org/BOE.

Join Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley for a Zoom conversation tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. She will take questions about our return to in-person learning, the District's COVID response, or anything parents want to discuss. Register at http://www.ucityschools.org/CafeRegistration and choose to attend one or both of the Zoom session at 9 a.m. or 5 p.m.

The cadets of University City High School's Air Force Junior ROTC program honored our veterans today with a video assembly featuring the Color Gaurd, our national anthem, drills, and a tribute to U. City alumni and community veterans. Thank you to our veterans!

Our littlest scholars are back! We welcomed Cohort A students to in-person learning today at our elementary schools and Brittany Woods Middle School. More pictures to come. Cohort B begins in-person classes on Thursday.