Utopia ISD

ATHLETICS PHYSICALS AND OTHER UPDATES Athletic physicals are scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Utopia Medical Clinic, 100 Brandon Street, Utopia, Texas 78884. The cost is $10. Please bring cash. All athletic forms, including physical forms can be picked up at the central office or the school office or can be downloaded at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ovWHGPdfCrD4kOM--wTXavtf4VHFNVwe/view All forms must be completed and signed before participation in any practice before or after school. Turn forms into Mrs. Patti Meyer in the school office. Currently, the plan is to have Utopia ISD sixth-grade students included in the junior high athletic period for the 2024-2025 school year. This is being done because, with the low numbers of students in the incoming seventh and eighth grade, there is a high probability that the sixth-grade students may be able participate in some or all of the junior high sports. UIL regulations state that sixth grade students in 1A and 2A schools may participate in junior high sports if there are not enough seventh and eighth grade students on the first day of practice to form two complete teams in a team sport. For Utopia the first junior high girls’ team sport is volleyball, and the first junior high boys’ team sport is basketball. This means that sixth grade girls may participate in junior high volleyball if there are less than twelve seventh and eighth grade girls that come out for volleyball on the first day of practice, which is the first day of school. It also means that sixth grade boys may participate in junior high basketball if there are less than ten seventh and eighth grade boys that come out for basketball on the first day of practice, which is October 15, 2024. Once the sixth-grade girls or boys meet the qualification to participate in a team sport they may then participate in all other sports for that gender for the rest of the school year, including individual sports like cross country, tennis, and track and field. If you are the parent/guardian of a sixth-grade student it would be best to have him or her get a physical and complete all of the athletic paperwork in case they are able to participate in any of the junior high sports.

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTS Please be aware that on Thursday, July 25, 2024, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Utopia ISD will be conducting a test of the school’s emergency alert system. The test will include active shooter, fire, medical, and shelter in place scenarios. Tests will involve local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and school personnel. Tests will include announcements over the school’s public address system that may be heard for a distance from the school.

POSITION AVAILABLE UTOPIA ISD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Utopia ISD is seeking to fill the position for Central Office Administrative Assistant. This position works twelve months per year including June and July. Administrative Assistant duties will include, but not be limited to, secretary for the superintendent/athletic director, contact for human resource, processing payroll, school board recording secretary, and other duties as assigned. Preferred qualifications: 1) proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Forms; 2) proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point; 3) proficiency with Google Calendar; 4) organizational skills; 5) ability to adjust to changing priorities; 6) willingness to have a flexible work schedule; 7) ability to maintain a professional etiquette under pressure; 8) experience with accounting or finance is a plus; 9) high school diploma required; 10) college coursework preferred. Benefits include: 1) Full time employment; 2) four day work week; 3) school holidays; 4) insurance – employer contributes $430 per month; 5) retirement; 6) paid personal leave. Interested individuals should complete an online application at www.utopiaisd.net For questions please call (830) 333-9989 (Ext. 211)

UTOPIA ISD Career and Technical Education Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Utopia ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agricultural Science, Education, and Technology. Admission to these programs is based on Texas Education Agency Requirements and student interest. It is the policy of Utopia ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of Utopia ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Utopia ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at jmazurek@utopiaisd.net (830) 333-9989 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at jmazurek@utopiaisd.net, (830) 333-9989 UTOPIA ISD (830) 333-9989

Just a friendly reminder. Registration is now open. Please visit https://www.utopiaisd.net/o/utopia-isd/page/registration to help us prepare for the coming school year by completing your new or returning student's registration today!

The Texas Education Agency has posted STAAR/EOC scores. To view or download your student's detailed reports, visit www.utopiaisd.net , log into your Parent Portal and click on the green Texas Assessment button. If you have questions, please call 830-333-9989.

Registration is open for NEW and RETURNING students. Complete your student's registration today. Visit https://www.utopiaisd.net/o/utopia-isd/page/registration to register your student today. Call 830-333-9989 ext 304 if you have questions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!! If any of the Utopia ISD students are in need of community service hours the school is looking for assistance in cleaning up after the storm from last night. Assistance needed with everything from light trash pick up to hauling limbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Today's eighth grade promotion and senior graduation ceremonies will be broadcast live on the Utopia ISD Facebook page at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM respectively. https://www.facebook.com/utopiaisd2/

JH TENNIS MEET CANCELLED: The JH Tennis meet scheduled this afternoon, 3/18/24, at Knippa has been cancelled due to the weather.

HS Track Schedule Update: The High School Regional Track Meet has been moved to Seguin High School on Friday, April 19, 2024, and Saturday, April 20, 2024.

NOTICE: City water has been shut off. Therefore, the school does not have water at this time and does not expect to regain water supply before the end of school. If you would like to pick up your student, please check in with the front office. There will be no penalty for missing the rest of the day. Further plans are being developed for bus routes and times. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

The boys regular basketball season ended Tuesday, February 13, 2024. In District 31-A there is a three way tie for third and fourth place. Therefore, there will be extra games to determine what teams advance to the playoffs and the final district rankings. The first game will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 between Utopia and D'Hanis in D'Hanis at 7:00 PM. The second game will be between Medina and the winner of Thursday night's game - location and time to be determined. A third game may be required depending on the outcome of the second game - location and time to be determined..

HS Basketball Schedule Update: Starting times for the games scheduled Tuesday, February 13th, have changed. JV Boys will begin at 6:00pm followed by the Varsity Boys at 7:00pm.

UIL ANNOUNCES DISTRICT REALIGNMENTS Districts are reorganized every two years by the University Interscholastic League. This morning the UIL announced reorganization for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Utopia ISD will play the following schools for district play in the assigned sports. VOLLEYBALL D'Hanis Knippa Leakey Medina BASKETBALL Barksdale Nueces Canyon Comstock D'Hanis Knippa Leakey Medina Rocksprings

The 2024 senior class will be hosting its final concession stand at homecoming this Friday, February 2, 2024! For our final meal we will be serving a $10 Fried Fish plate with French Fries, Hush Puppies, Beans, Dessert, and Tea or Water. We will begin serving at 5:00 PM and continue until we are sold out. So, come early and come hungry! Orders to go are available, but please feel free to stay and support the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams, watch the crowning of the homecoming king and queen and recognition of the seniors! It will be a great night of events!!

JH BASKETBALL UPDATE: For this evening's game, 1/29/24, @ Rocksprings there will only be Girls A-team @ 5:00pm and Boys A-team @ 6:00pm.

JH BASKETBALL UPDATE: For this evening's game, 1/22/24, VS. Medina there will only be Girls A-team @ 5:00pm and Boys A-team @ 6:00pm.

DISTRICT 31-A JV TOURNAMENT

The District 31-A JV basketball tournament will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Utopia ISD gymnasium. Games begin at 8:00 AM. The Utopia JV boys will play at 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, and 5:00 PM. There will not be a Utopia JV girls team in the tournament. The athletic boosters will be sponsoring the concessions stand with breakfast items and a hamburger meal as well as many other refreshments. All proceeds go to the Utopia ISD athletic department. Please come support the JV boys and the athletic department. For a full schedule of games please consult the Utopia ISD district calendar using the link below. https://www.utopiaisd.net/page/monthly-calendar