Good morning UHS families! We will host our annual Financial Aid presentation on October 27th at 7:00 in the High School cafeteria. If you have a student that may attend college next year, please consider joining us for this informational session. All families in any grade level that may be interested in learning more about this process before Senior year are also welcome. If you have any questions, please message me through the Urbana City Schools app or contact the counseling office at 937-653-1424
🚨 GOOD NEWS, HILLCLIMBERS! 🚨
🎉 THE $50 EARLY BIRD PRICE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🎉
As a special courtesy for Homecoming—and for anyone who may have missed the Early Bird information in the Walsworth emails—we’re giving you ONE MORE CHANCE to order your 2027 yearbook for just $50!
⏰ EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 5TH ONLY!
Don’t wait! Lock in the $50 Early Bird price before it’s gone! 📚❤️🖤
🛒 ORDER NOW:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/rAArHdPaFhu0wCcuBH852P5S
🎉 THE $50 EARLY BIRD PRICE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🎉
As a special courtesy for Homecoming—and for anyone who may have missed the Early Bird information in the Walsworth emails—we’re giving you ONE MORE CHANCE to order your 2027 yearbook for just $50!
⏰ EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 5TH ONLY!
Don’t wait! Lock in the $50 Early Bird price before it’s gone! 📚❤️🖤
🛒 ORDER NOW:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/rAArHdPaFhu0wCcuBH852P5S
Good morning and Happy Friday Climber Nation! Congratulations to our Super Senior students of the month: Parker Varney & Emily Hughes! Below is a link to our October newsletter of the school year. This month, you will find information about the upcoming Homecoming Dance, Powder Puff Game, Report Cards going digital and much more! Please reach out to me through the Urbana City Schools app or call the main office at 653-1412 if you have any questions! Have a great weekend! https://tinyurl.com/48dmtayn
UHS Families: Today is the last day of $50 Early Bird 2027 Yearbook...ONLINE ONLY! Message me if you have questions! Go Climbers!
Good afternoon students and families! This week we are celebrating our annual Homecoming with different themes for students and staff to participate in! All outfits must be school appropriate!
Monday 9/28 - Pajama Party: Start the week off comfy and cozy
Tuesday 9/29 - Dress for the Wrong Occasion: Wedding, beach, job interview? Dress like you have somewhere else to be!
Wednesday 9/30 - Hunter vs Animal: Camo or Animal print, pick a side!
Thursday 10/1 - Throwback Thursday: Each Class gets a different era - Seniors=70s, Juniors=80s, Sophomores=90s, Freshmen=00s
Friday 10/2 - Climber Crazy: Show up and show out in your best spirit wear!
Monday 9/28 - Pajama Party: Start the week off comfy and cozy
Tuesday 9/29 - Dress for the Wrong Occasion: Wedding, beach, job interview? Dress like you have somewhere else to be!
Wednesday 9/30 - Hunter vs Animal: Camo or Animal print, pick a side!
Thursday 10/1 - Throwback Thursday: Each Class gets a different era - Seniors=70s, Juniors=80s, Sophomores=90s, Freshmen=00s
Friday 10/2 - Climber Crazy: Show up and show out in your best spirit wear!
Good morning Hillclimber families: This morning, the fire alarm was activated at Urbana High School, and the Urbana Fire Department responded to the building. The building has been thoroughly checked, and everything is clear and safe. There is no fire or other issue requiring concern. School began on time as scheduled. We appreciate the quick response from the Urbana Fire Department and than our students, staff, and families for their patience and understanding. Have a great Friday!
Attention Hillclimber Families: Did you miss your chance to get your 2026 yearbook? We still have a few left. Get it before they are gone and preserve those memories! $65 each. See or message Mrs. McKellop to get yours today!
Good morning! This is just a reminder that 1st Quarter Parent-teacher conferences will take place today, September 15 from 3:00 – 6:30pm here at Urbana High School. I strongly urge you to check your students grades and Quarter 1 progress thus far. Research indicates that strong partnerships between schools and parents lead to increases in student achievement. We encourage you to join us at parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child’s progress and plan for improvement if needed. Please call the counseling office at 653-1424 to schedule a conference. Thanks and have a great day!
Good morning! 1st Quarter Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Tuesday, September 15 from 3:00 – 6:30pm here at Urbana High School. I strongly urge you to check your students grades and Quarter 1 progress thus far. Research indicates that strong partnerships between schools and parents lead to increases in student achievement. We encourage you to join us at parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child’s progress and plan for improvement if needed. Please call the counseling office at 653-1424 to schedule a conference. Thanks and have a great day!
Good afternoon and Happy Friday to all of our Hillclimber students and families! Below is a link to our September newsletter of the school year. In this month's addition, you will find information about building expectations, parking passes, attendance procedures and much more! Please reach out to me through the Urbana City Schools app or call the main office at 653-1412 if you have any questions! Have a great day! https://tinyurl.com/znnuvabt
Good morning students and families! UHS Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, September 15!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT972B97. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT972B97. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com.
Good morning Hillclimber families! This is a reminder about our Curriculum Night at Urbana High School on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.!
This year, we are excited to offer Curriculum Night as an open house format, giving parents and families the flexibility to arrive anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. There is no set schedule to follow, you can come when it works best for you!
This is a great opportunity to:
Meet your child’s teachers
Learn more about their classes and expectations
Ask questions and begin building positive relationships with our staff
Become more connected to your child’s experience at UHS
We hope you’ll take some time to stop by, meet our amazing teachers, and help us kick off a successful school year! If you have any questions, please feel free to call the UHS Main Office at 653-1412. We look forward to seeing you! Go Climbers!
Good evening Hillclimber families! We invite you to join us for Curriculum Night at Urbana High School on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.!
This year, we are excited to offer Curriculum Night as an open house format, giving parents and families the flexibility to arrive anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. There is no set schedule to follow, you can come when it works best for you!
This is a great opportunity to:
Meet your child’s teachers
Learn more about their classes and expectations
Ask questions and begin building positive relationships with our staff
Become more connected to your child’s experience at UHS
We hope you’ll take some time to stop by, meet our amazing teachers, and help us kick off a successful school year! If you have any questions, please feel free to call the UHS Main Office at 653-1412. We look forward to seeing you! Go Climbers!
Attention Urbana High School Juniors & Parents: Due to the current power outage and numerous trees and power lines down throughout the community, we are making a change to our schedule pick-up plans for safety reasons.
Junior Schedule Pick-Up has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12
9:00–11:00 AM
1:00–3:00 PM
We apologize for the change and any inconvenience this may cause. The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority as our community works to recover from the storm.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility.
Junior Schedule Pick-Up has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12
9:00–11:00 AM
1:00–3:00 PM
We apologize for the change and any inconvenience this may cause. The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority as our community works to recover from the storm.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility.
UHS Students & Families: With student schedule pick up starting next week, this is a reminder that BOTH student and parent Final Forms MUST be filled out for the 2026-27 school year in order to receive your schedule. Please see the attached graphic for instructions. Also, just to clarify, only incoming freshmen will attend on 8/19/2026. On 8/20/2026 - ALL students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) will attend. If you have questions, please call the UHS Main Office at 937-653-1412. Thanks and have a great Friday!
Attention UHS students and families: Attached are the dates & times for student schedule pickups. I encourage all incoming freshmen and their parents/guardians to be at UHS promptly at 6pm on 8/12. If you have a conflict and cannot attend or come to the scheduled date/time, you may pick up your schedule any day after the listed day for your class. I hope you all have had a fun and restful summer break. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks!
2026 Urbana High School YEARBOOK Pick-Up THIS WEEK!
Urbana High School yearbooks will be available for drive-through pick-up this week at the UHS flagpole ONLY on the following dates:
Tuesday, July 28: 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 30: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Parents or students may enter the pick-up line from either Washington Avenue or Carson Street. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy your 2026 yearbook!
Hillclimber students and parents: Just a reminder that the 2025-2026 UHS yearbooks are $65 each, and only a few copies remain before students will be placed on a waitlist for any extras. All payments must be turned in to Mrs. McKellop by Friday, May 29th, in an envelope labeled with the student’s name. Cash or checks payable to UHS Tower are accepted. Extra books will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Good morning UHS students and families! Starting on Thursday, May 28th through June 1, students will be taking final exams. The exam schedule is attached along with exam polices below:
1) Per district grading and assessment guidelines, semester and final exams for high school level courses are NOT eligible for reassessment.
2) Students who have study hall/lunch during the first or last exam period of the day may be excused with parent permission through Final Forms. Students who do not have parental permission form completed will be required to be in attendance from 7:35 am to 2:37 pm each exam day. If students are not excused for early dismissal, they will report to the HS Study Hall for 5/6 periods and the afternoon Study Hall.
3) Students may NOT leave the building if they have an exam during the first and last exam periods and study hall in the middle. They must report to their assigned study hall. (i.e. Students will not be allowed to take an exam, leave and then return for an exam.)
4) Students will not be dismissed early from exam periods. Attendance will be required for the entire exam period.
5) Buses will run at the normal time. Students who ride the bus home will be required to attend the afternoon study hall. Students may not leave school property and return to ride a school bus.
6) All absences for exam periods must be approved through the high school office and a doctor’s excuse may be needed. Exams must be taken during their scheduled period.
7) Unexcused absences will result in a failing score on the exam, as there is no reassessment option for exams.
8) Students who are excused by the office during an exam will be required to take exams during the exam make-up period.
9) At this time, students may qualify for up to two (2) exam exemptions in May.
Exemption Qualification – Quarter grades of As or Bs AND teacher permission.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Go Climbers!
1) Per district grading and assessment guidelines, semester and final exams for high school level courses are NOT eligible for reassessment.
2) Students who have study hall/lunch during the first or last exam period of the day may be excused with parent permission through Final Forms. Students who do not have parental permission form completed will be required to be in attendance from 7:35 am to 2:37 pm each exam day. If students are not excused for early dismissal, they will report to the HS Study Hall for 5/6 periods and the afternoon Study Hall.
3) Students may NOT leave the building if they have an exam during the first and last exam periods and study hall in the middle. They must report to their assigned study hall. (i.e. Students will not be allowed to take an exam, leave and then return for an exam.)
4) Students will not be dismissed early from exam periods. Attendance will be required for the entire exam period.
5) Buses will run at the normal time. Students who ride the bus home will be required to attend the afternoon study hall. Students may not leave school property and return to ride a school bus.
6) All absences for exam periods must be approved through the high school office and a doctor’s excuse may be needed. Exams must be taken during their scheduled period.
7) Unexcused absences will result in a failing score on the exam, as there is no reassessment option for exams.
8) Students who are excused by the office during an exam will be required to take exams during the exam make-up period.
9) At this time, students may qualify for up to two (2) exam exemptions in May.
Exemption Qualification – Quarter grades of As or Bs AND teacher permission.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Go Climbers!
Good evening and Happy Mother's Day to all of our Climber Moms! Below is a link to our May newsletter of the school year. First, congratulations to our fantastic freshmen students of the month: Kamdyn McKenzie & Leah Stapleton! Next, you will find information about the upcoming Final Exam information, Graduation information, Summer PE, Academic Summer School for credit recovery and much more! Please reach out to me through the Urbana City Schools app or call the main office at 653-1412 if you have any questions! Have a great evening! https://tinyurl.com/y3dp9u3d
