Union Grove Middle
WHAT BEGINS HERE WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
🎉 Congratulations to our first ROAR Award winners of the school year! 🐾🧡💙
These students have gone above and beyond by demonstrating what it means to be a Wildcat through our UGMS character traits:
🧡 Understand
💙 Grow
🧡 Motivate
💙 Serve
We are so proud of the positive example each of you sets for our school community. Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see who earns a ROAR Award next!
These students have gone above and beyond by demonstrating what it means to be a Wildcat through our UGMS character traits:
🧡 Understand
💙 Grow
🧡 Motivate
💙 Serve
We are so proud of the positive example each of you sets for our school community. Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see who earns a ROAR Award next!
Our Spirit Gear order form is coming home with students today! Be sure to check their backpacks and take a look at all the fun options.
We can’t wait to see everyone showing off their Wildcat spirit! 🎉
We can’t wait to see everyone showing off their Wildcat spirit! 🎉
Just a reminder to connect your Kroger Rewards account and get a free t-shirt! All you have to do is have your parents follow the steps listed on the attachment to connect to Kroger Community Rewards. It doesn't cost a dime and takes just a couple of minutes.
Protecting, mentoring, and even serving lunch- our SRO does it all!
Fall Sports Picture Day is coming up next week!
Sports Reminders!
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts are tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, after school from 3:30–5:30 PM.
⚾ Baseball Parent Meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, at 6:00 PM.
Baseball Tryouts:
• August 19–21
• August 26–28
Please make note of these updated dates and times.
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts are tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, after school from 3:30–5:30 PM.
⚾ Baseball Parent Meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, at 6:00 PM.
Baseball Tryouts:
• August 19–21
• August 26–28
Please make note of these updated dates and times.
6TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE!
We’re excited to welcome our 6th grade families for a special night to help make the transition to middle school a little smoother! 💙🧡
Come learn more about what to expect in 6th grade, get important information about our school and classrooms, and learn how we can work together to make this a successful year for your child.
**This event will be for 6th grade ONLY.
We’re excited to welcome our 6th grade families for a special night to help make the transition to middle school a little smoother! 💙🧡
Come learn more about what to expect in 6th grade, get important information about our school and classrooms, and learn how we can work together to make this a successful year for your child.
**This event will be for 6th grade ONLY.
BASEBALL TRYOUT UPDATE!!
If you're interested in trying out for the UGMS Baseball Team, be sure to check the updated information! Dates have changed.
• Parent Meeting: August 13 @ 6:00
• Tryouts: August 19-21 & 26-28 @ 3:45-5:45
Reminder to bring your cash tomorrow morning for the wildcat store!!
Counselors' Corner: August Edition!
This month's theme is Respect. We encourage you to take a few minutes as a family to explore this month's newsletter and talk about what respect looks like at home, at school, and in our community. Small conversations can make a big difference in helping students build positive relationships and a strong school year. Happy reading!
This month's theme is Respect. We encourage you to take a few minutes as a family to explore this month's newsletter and talk about what respect looks like at home, at school, and in our community. Small conversations can make a big difference in helping students build positive relationships and a strong school year. Happy reading!
The Wildcat Spirit Store will be open before school this Friday, so don't forget to bring your cash and show off your Wildcat pride!
Available items include:
• Wildcat T-shirts - $20
• Wildcat Water Bottles - $5
• Wildcat Pens & Pencils - $1
Stop by before school to grab some awesome Union Grove gear and start the year showing your Wildcat spirit!
Available items include:
• Wildcat T-shirts - $20
• Wildcat Water Bottles - $5
• Wildcat Pens & Pencils - $1
Stop by before school to grab some awesome Union Grove gear and start the year showing your Wildcat spirit!
A big THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and vendors who helped make Wildcat Welcome Night a success! 🧡💙
Your generous school supply donations and support will help our Wildcats start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We appreciate everyone who invested in our students and school community!
Your generous school supply donations and support will help our Wildcats start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We appreciate everyone who invested in our students and school community!
⚾ Attention Future Wildcats Baseball Players!
If you're interested in trying out for the UGMS Baseball Team, be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar!
• Open Practices: August 4 & August 11 (Open to anyone planning to try out)
• Parent Meeting: August 11
• Tryouts Begin: Week of August 17
Check out the graphic for times and additional details. More information will be shared as tryouts get closer. We look forward to seeing everyone on the field!
Girls Basketball tryouts will be August 13th from 3:30 to 5:30. Make sure to wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle! If you have any questions, please reach out to Leah England.
Family Food Pantry
If your family could use a little extra support, we invite you to visit our upcoming community food pantry on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00-11:00 AM (or while supplies last).
Families will receive a free food box filled with pantry staples, and additional fresh and refrigerated items may also be available.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8
🕘 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM (while supplies last)
Please help us spread the word to friends, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit. We are grateful to our community partners for helping make this resource available to local families. Everyone is welcome.
📚 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
Don't miss our Back-to-School Special! Purchase your 2026-2027 UGMS Yearbook for just $35 through September 11.
All yearbooks must be ordered online, so reserve your copy today. Don't wait until the end of the year to guarantee you'll have all the memories from an amazing school year!
Don't miss our Back-to-School Special! Purchase your 2026-2027 UGMS Yearbook for just $35 through September 11.
All yearbooks must be ordered online, so reserve your copy today. Don't wait until the end of the year to guarantee you'll have all the memories from an amazing school year!
Bus 86/30 will NOT be running this afternoon.
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. Let's start school off right with a free t-shirt! All you have to do is have your parents follow the steps listed on the attachment to connect to Kroger Community Rewards. It doesn't cost a dime and takes just a couple of minutes.
Safety Test in Progress - Union Grove Middle School is currently conducting a scheduled test of our SARA safety system in coordination with the Blount County Sheriff's Office.
Please know that this is only a test. There is no emergency or safety concern. Students have been informed about the test, and administration is available to answer any questions and provide reassurance.
The purpose of this test is to ensure our safety systems are functioning properly and that we remain prepared in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Bus 19 will not be running this morning.
