Utopia ISD

UPCOMING EVENTS at UTOPIA SCHOOL Elementary Christmas Program, Thurs 12/17 @ 6:30 in Gym A Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, Fri 12/18 Early Release, Fri 12/18 @ 12:55pm Christmas Holiday, Dec 21-Jan 1

Christmas program flyer

December 09, 2020 Today, at approximately 1:30 PM, officials at Utopia ISD were informed that a male student athlete at Comstock High School tested positive for the COVID-19 virus this morning. The athlete participated in the basketball game last night against the Utopia High School Buffalo boys’ basketball team. Following the close contact rules set forth by the Center for Disease Control all members of the Utopia ISD boys basketball team that participated in the game last night will be required to quarantine for ten days. This will mean that each of the boys will need to remain at home until Saturday, December 19th. All quarantined students will be moved to a remote learning setting. No other students were in direct contact with the source of the virus and at this time will not need to be quarantined. Utopia ISD will release any related information concerning this situation should any further developments occur. Please rest assured that the safety of the students and faculty are always of paramount importance to everyone at Utopia ISD and we take this situation very seriously. We will continue to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus and take any appropriate actions necessary to protect staff and students. We appreciate your understanding! Thank you, Michael Derry Superintendent Utopia ISD

Please be aware that Utopia ISD plans to conduct a LOCK DOWN drill on Friday, December 11, 2020 at approximately 1:00 PM. Please do not be alarmed if your student comes home and talks about the lockdown. It is only a drill and is required by the Texas Education Agency and is a normal part of each semester.

WOW do we have an AMAZING community or what? I published a request to sponsor a sophomore at HOBY Leadership camp and we now have sufficient funds to send 2 students!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to the generous donors who made this tradition possible during difficult times.

A big shout out and congratulations to Meagan Cole (grades 7-9) and Tyler Trammell (grades 10-12) for winning the Nueces-Sabinal-Frio Soil and Water Conservation District essay contest! Each student will received a check for $100 for their winning essay.

4-H will be serving Chili at Christmas in the Canyon starting at 5pm. Make sure to stop by and have some delicious Chili.

Don't forget about Christmas in the Canyon and Light up Parade is this Saturday, December 5th @ 6:15pm. All businesses and personal flats are welcome to participate. We will be lining up at the Water Plant at 6:15pm.

Attention 4-H and FFA members/parents: DEADLINE for Uvalde Co. Jr. Livestock Show entry forms for Ag Mechanics, Food Show, Rabbits, Angora Goats, Photography and Salsa is Monday, Dec 7 at 5:00pm at the Extension office. If you would like Mr. Dalrymple to take your forms to Uvalde, entry forms need to be delivered to him before 3:00 TODAY, Friday 12/4. Any forms not delivered before 3:00 today will be the contestants responsibility to deliver to Uvalde.

Every year a Utopia sophomore student is selected to attend the HOBY Texas-Capital Area Leadership Seminar which is scheduled for 6/11 - 06/13/2021 at University of Texas at Austin*, Austin, TX. We are normally allocated one spot on a scholarship which unfortunately this year has fallen away. We are looking for $395 to give a sophomore this wonderful opportunity. We welcome all donations big or small. Please contact Mrs. Kay akay@utopiaisd.net Thank you in advance! "HOBY's mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation. HOBY has provided transformative leadership development to high school sophomores for over 60 years, and now, more than ever, we're committed to continuing that tradition. When students participate in our State Leadership Seminars, they discover their leadership potential and learn how to make positive changes in their schools and community."

YMCA Basketball forms are due ASAP to Gini at Swiss Air or Karen in Superintendent's Office. If you have any questions, please call Gini Hobb's contact # 830-279-2795.

The opposing teams have cancelled the basketball games scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th.

From Ms. Reyes and the UISD cafeteria: Thursday we will be serving a Thanksgiving meal to students and staff only (due to Covid restrictions). On the menu: Turkey Ham Cornbread Stuffing Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy Green Beans Dinner Roll Pie

Floral design will have flower arrangements and centerpieces available for Thanksgiving. They will range from $30.00 - $50.00 depending on the size. Pictures will be posted on Wednesday and Thursday.

Meat Up

Regarding Jr High basketball in Rocksprings 11/12: Rocksprings is only allowing 100 Utopia fans (pay at the gate). Please bring a mask. Go Buffalos!

Reminder: Utopia ISD Veterans Day program is Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 8:30. Come help us honor our Utopia veterans. Masks are required.

CONGRATULATIONS Cherish on taking the gold at the Regional Cross Country meet today in Corpus Christi. We're SUPER proud of our lady buff! #stateherewecome

Regional Semifinal Playoffs

The Utopia ISD Varsity Boy's Basketball game scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th has been moved to Thursday November 12th at 4:30 PM.