School Calendar
School News
PROM!
Urbana High School's Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 7-10 PM, at the FSK Clarion Inn. Tickets will be on sale May 2, May 3, and May 4, in the cafeteria during all lunch shifts, and from 2:15-2:45 pm in room C102. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased via School Cash Online or by cash or check. Students must have a signed Permission Form to purchase tickets. Students purchasing tickets via School Cash Online must bring their School Cash Online receipt AND the signed Permission Form in order to pick up their tickets.
Urbana High School’s literary magazine “The Quill” is back for its second publication! If you would like to submit an original work to the magazine, please fill out "The Quill" Submission Form. You will receive your own "PDF" of the publication via emaiI by May. Don’t know what to write about? Let your imagination guide you! Come up with your own theme and style (poem, essay, etc.) Also, if you submit a writing piece, you will be placed in a gift card raffle! The final day of submission is Friday, April 14.
Any questions, feel free to email 05dbowie@my.fcps.org.
PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING - TREX COMPETITION - NOW THROUGH APRIL 15 - BRING US YOUR BAGS!
Did you know you can recycle your grocery bags? Do you have that "bag" of bags at your house? Our students are competing against students from Oakdale High School to see which school can collect and recycle the most plastic bags and other plastic film! Our recycling will support a Regional TREX competition. The plastics are gathered and used to make TREX Decking. If the plastic is stretchy, we can recycle it! Check out this link of background information and suggested plastic items. The competition will run for six weeks and will end on Saturday, April 15. The winner will be announced on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22!
Please follow the steps below if you are planning on taking either a High School Based (at UHS) or Open Campus (online or at the FCC Campus) Dual Enrollment class at FCC during the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the steps IN ORDER:
FIRST, APPLY TO FCC at https://apply.frederick.edu/begin, as soon as possible. Be sure to use a PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS in your application. You will receive your FCC ID number by email within 2-3 business days. (If you already have a FCC ID number, it is NOT necessary to apply again.)
Once you have received your FCC ID number, ANYONE who plans to take a 2023–2024 DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASS AT FCC MUST COMPLETE THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PARTICIPATION FORM https://frederick.edu/credit-admissions/downloads/de/departicipationform.aspx. Hard copies of this form are also available in the Counseling Office. The Dual Enrollment Participation Form must be completed, printed and submitted to Mrs. Fisher in the AP Office for approval. This form MUST be submitted before Wednesday, May 10. Students who do not submit their Dual Enrollment Participation Form by that date risk losing their seat in a High School Based FCC course during the 2023-2024 school year.
Students who plan to take Open Campus classes can wait to submit the Participation Form until they have registered for Fall Semester. Questions? Please contact us!
Please see the Urbana Public Library April Activities for Teens flyer for fun activities for teens offered through the month of April.
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Frederick County ISEF Science Fair Winners:
Congratulations to our 2022-23 HOSA State Leadership Conference Winners!
UHS offers PEER TUTORING ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 2:20-3:30 PM IN THE MEDIA CENTER! Drop-in students are welcome, but all students are encouraged to sign up in advance, to ensure there is a tutor available and ready to help with your topic. Please use this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/cEbjuLuTbx96d1PQA.
You can reach out to Ms. McBroom (Jessica.mcbroom@fcps.org), if you have questions.
We are currently out of Student Parking Permits for the remainder of the school year. Please see Mr. Hines (ryan.hines@fcps.org) or Mrs. Sittner (ashley.sittner@fcps.org) in the AP office, if you would like to be added to a waiting list.
Student Services News
JUNIOR CLASS INFORMATION
Hello! The Guidance Department has been holding Rising Senior Meetings for the current Junior class. These meetings are focused on a student’s plans after graduation. Below please find the google slideshows shared with students. It is also posted in Schoology in the Class of 2024 news feed, the resources tab in that Schoology group, and in the “Document Resources” link on the homepage of Naviance. Have a wonderful Spring Break!
Prep. For Life After High School
College Information for Rising Seniors
Please check Naviance for a current list of scholarships. If a transcript is needed for a specific scholarship, please email melinda.wood@fcps.org or come to the counseling office. DO NOT REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT THROUGH NAVIANCE.
FREDERICK STEEPLECHASERS RUNNING CLUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE IS APRIL 15
Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Memorial Scholarship is open to high school seniors in Frederick County, Maryland. The club will award two (2) scholarships of $2,500 each, plus additional awards at the club's discretion. Applications will be accepted at this link until Friday, April 15, at 11:59 PM ET.
LOUYAA SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE IS APRIL 17
LOUYAA Scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from Urbana High School, Linganore High School and Oakdale High School. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be a past or present participant in a LOUYAA sports program, either as a player or as a coach. The application is available on Naviance and in the guidance office. The scholarship is for $1,000 and the application deadline is Monday, April 17.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS APRIL 28
The Urbana High School Athletics Boosters is awarding a $1,000 scholarship each to one senior female student athlete and one senior male student athlete. All applications are due by Friday, April 28, and should be emailed to: president@uhsathleticboosters.com with a cc: to Karin Bauer, Athletic Director, at karin.bauer@fcps.org.
Please review instructions for application submission at 2023 UHS Athletics Boosters Scholarship Information. The Scholarship Application can be found at 2023 UHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship Application.
Looking for a summer job? Applications are now being accepted for Frederick County Maryland Parks and Recreation’s 2023 Summer Seasonal positions.
Regardless of your college major or career plans, experiences in our summer camps or parks as a seasonal staff member will allow you to develop new skills while working in a fun and engaging environment! Gain trades experience and on-the-job training experience in our parks with the help of our mentors. Summer camps provide you with skill-building, leadership, and training opportunities that will help build your resume and set you up for success!
Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, April 21. Camp trainings begin as early as the end of May and continue into June. Parks have flexible start dates if the applicant needs to wait until the school year has ended.
Please see the following link for application information: Job Opportunities (General Public) | Departments: Parks and Recreation Division | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Welcome to Frederick County Government (governmentjobs.com)
Frederick County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Senior News
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: There will be a graduation information meeting Monday, April 24, at 7 PM, in the Urbana High School Auditorium. This is an optional meeting for parents. Ms. Beachley and Mr. Grover will highlight important information pertaining to graduation such as dates and times, graduation tickets, accessibility (handicap) seating, and appropriate attire. Parent representatives will also discuss the Safe & Sane Celebration.
The Class of 2023 Information Packet is available on the UHS website. The packet contains information concerning graduation practices, the Salute to Seniors Awards Program, and graduation.
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT GRADUATION PRACTICES: All graduation practices are MANDATORY! (See the Class of 2023 Info Packet.) Any senior who wishes to be excused from a graduation practice, for any reason, must submit their request in writing to Ms. Clabaugh by Monday, May 1.
SENIOR GRADUATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS NOW AVAILABLE!
ATTENTION SENIORS: As we begin to prepare for graduation, it is critically important that ALL seniors complete the Senior Graduation Questionnaire. Please click on the following link and complete the survey as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/DukUs9tqa9bzZuC37. Thank you for doing this right away!
CLASS OF 2023 CAP & GOWN ORDERS
All seniors participating in graduation MUST have a cap, gown, and 2023 tassel. The price of the cap and gown has increased incrementally from the original price:
Due to the change in design last year, seniors may only use caps and gowns from former graduates of the Class of 2022. Please click the link below to view and order the many graduation products and packages (graduation announcements, hoodies, keychains, diploma frames, etc.) available from Jostens.
Jostens Graduation Products Link
Please click the link below to order only a cap, gown, and tassel.
Cap, Tassel, and Gown Order Link
Honor stoles/cords will be provided toward the end of the school year by the advisors of the various honor societies.
Fundraising News & Donation Drives
HERSHEY PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS
The deadline to purchase Hershey Park Discount Tickets has been extended through Sunday, April 30. Please use this LINK to order your tickets and use Fundraising Code: 36325665. You can purchase One Day Passes, Parking Passes, Dining Deals, Fast Track and Photo Passes. Tickets will be delivered electronically directly from Hershey Park. Please contact Rebecca (beccaj72@comcast.net) with any questions.
SENIOR YARD SIGNS ARE STILL ON SALE!
Senior Yard Signs are on sale through Saturday, April 15. This is your last chance to order, so make sure to purchase today!
SPONSOR A SENIOR FOR SAFE AND SANE
Did you know you can sponsor a graduate for Safe and Sane! Some families and students cannot afford the fee for Safe and Sane, so we are hoping some generous people may wish to sponsor them. This is a priceless gift - sponsoring a student who otherwise would not be able to attend Safe and Sane.
REGISTER FOR SAFE AND SANE
Attention Seniors: Don’t forget to register for Safe and Sane. We have over 200 students registered so far! It’s going to be an amazing night!
SAFE AND SANE MEETING
The next Safe and Sane Meeting will be Wednesday, May 3, at 7 PM, at the Natelli Public Library in Urbana. Please join us!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR PARENTS
The Class of 2024 needs you! The Safe and Sane board will be vacant after graduation, so please attend the May meeting and get involved. Please email us at UrbanaHighSafeandSane@gmail.com for more information.
SAFE AND SANE NIGHT – May 25 - May 26
A Sign-Up Genius will soon be available for volunteers to sign up and make Safe and Sane “A Night to Remember!” We’re counting on YOU to volunteer!
EARTH DAY ACTIVITY: Cleaning out your closets during Spring Break? The Urbana Green Team, along with the Youth Climate Institute members, will be hosting a Clothing Swap and Shop on Friday, April 21, in recognition of Earth Day. Clothing waste is prevalent throughout the world, but FAST FASHION and CONSUMERISM is making the issue worse! Reduce your carbon footprint and clean out your closet by participating in our Swap and Shop! Please donate any used clothing or shoes to our school. Students may drop off donated items in Mrs. McCook's classroom during the week of April 17-20. Students will receive one ticket per donated item. They may choose to shop with their tickets or donate them for others to use for "shopping". Participants will be entered into a raffle for prizes.
FINAL EXAM SURVIVAL KITS NOW AVAILABLE
Would you like to send a snack pack of goodies, test taking tips and more to your child? Would you like to recognize a teacher for efforts put forth in helping to prepare your child for an exam? If so, purchase a Final Exam Survival Kit. UHS Drama Boosters are taking orders until Friday, April 21. For $10, your child (or teacher) will receive a bag of goodies, snacks, and more, to prepare them for any and all exams. The bag will be delivered prior to their FIRST exam. Please help us by indicating the first exam your child will be taking, so we can get their goody bag to them at the correct time. If you have any questions, please message Stephen Ward at stephen.ward@fcps.org.
URBANA HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS have partnered with ALL-SHRED, Inc., Mobile Document Destruction, to sponsor our annual SHRED DAY, on Saturday, April 22, from 10 AM - 1 PM, at the UHS Auditorium! This event is open to everyone! We are accepting donations for providing this shred service (recommended donation is $10/medium box). Come out and support the band and securely get rid of your old documents. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/events/887911889184811/?sfnsn=mo for more information.
UHS KEY CLUB, in partnership with the Frederick Kiwanis Club, is running a bedding drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace from Monday, April 17, through Friday, April 28. Please donate new, in-the-package, twin sheet sets, pillows, and blankets to help Sleep in Heavenly Peace provide beds for children who don’t have them. A donation box will be in the main stairwell. Thanks for your support!
THE UHS DRAMA BOOSTERS is holding its Second Annual Gift Card Chance and Choice Raffle! Drawings will be held every weekday throughout the month of April. The daily winner will win the gift card of the day AND a second gift card of their choosing. New this year: TRIPLE TUESDAY! The winner will select TWO gift cards of their choosing! And, you can win more than once!
For more details and to order tickets online, please go to https://uhsdramaboosters.weebly.com/. Thank you for supporting UHS DRAMA!
View THE CHANCE AND CHOICE RAFFLE flyer here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KQsDQpsDMCj5bGAquvP_gpUSEdOOw28CrzNnT805JZg/edit?usp=share_lin
Visual & Performing Arts News
F-WING LIVE 2023
Mark your calendars! F-Wing Live returns to the UHS Stage on Thursday, April 20, at 7 PM! This fun-filled Cabaret event features performances from members of our Drama, Choral, Dance, Orchestra and Band Programs. There is also a visual display of art work from our Visual Arts Department! New this year, we will have Poetry readings and more from the National English Honor Society. Proceeds will benefit upgrades to the auditorium and stage equipment to help the Performing Arts Department continue to provide quality performances for our community. Tickets to this event are $5.
UHS DRAMA ADVANCED ACTING PRESENTS ITS ANNUAL DINNER THEATER
On Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12, please join us on stage as the Drama Department presents its annual Dinner Theater! The Acting 3-4 class presents Who's Dying to be a Millionaire? A Comedic Murdery Mystery! This unique theatrical experience allows audiences to sit on stage and be treated to a full course meal, served by the actors themselves, prior to the full-length show. Tickets are only $25, which includes the cost of the meal and the show. Please return the Dinner Theater Ticket Order Form promptly, as there are only 40 seats available per night!
Sports News
URC is sponsoring their “13th Annual Field Hockey Summer League” at Urbana High School’s Stadium Turf Field for five weeks this summer (every Tuesday and Thursday) beginning Tuesday, May 30, and continuing through Thursday, July 13. This league is open to all high school, college and alumni field hockey players. Please see the URC Summer League Field Hockey Registration Form for more information and to register. Questions, please contact AJ Stuart at andrea.stuart@fcps.org/ / 240-236-4117.
FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
The Mid-Maryland Field Hockey Camp will be held at Urbana High School from June 26-29, from 8 AM to 12 PM, for girls entering grades 1-9. Please see the flyer at https://drive.google.com/file/d/16iiBzzEqJWACaUkuU4LbXyDv_cdowICz/view?usp=sharing for more information and to register your child.
Please go to "Student Services News - Scholarships" for information and the application for UHS Athletics Boosters Scholarship.
Check on all our events using the link to the official schedule at www.frederickcountycmc.org. Follow the Hawks schedule, roster, events, and photos all in one place at urbanahawksathletics.com. UHS Athletics is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Urbana_Hawks.