UTOPIA ISD Week at a Glance Monday 9/15: Blood Drive, Utopia School, 9:00am-2:00pm JH Volleyball vs Knippa, Utopia Gym, B Team-5:00pm, A Team-6:00pm Tuesday 9/16: School Pictures Thursday 9/18: End of 1st Six Weeks Friday 9/19: No school.  Staff training day. HS Volleyball vs BACH, Utopia Gym, JV-5:00pm, Varsity-6:00pm Saturday 9/20: Utopia Cross Country Meet, 8:30am Important Upcoming Events: Sept 22 - JH VB @ Home Sept 23 - HS VB @ Leakey Sept 24 - JH & HS XC @ Leakey Sept 26 - No school. Sept 29 - JH District XC @ Utopia Oct 3 - Utopia Education Foundation       Buffalo Boots & BBQ Bash Oct 6 - HS District XC @ Utopia Oct 7 - Class Pictures Oct 14-17 - Book Fair Oct 25 - Fall Festival Oct 27-30 Red Ribbon Week DON’T FORGET School Drop-off begins at 7:25am. School start time is 7:45am.  Students should be in the classroom by 7:45am. Write student’s name on water bottle, lunch box & jackets. ATTENDANCE MATTERS!                         Attendance Rate for Last Week:  96.98% Goal: 96%
UTOPIA ISD Week at a Glance Monday 9/8: JH Volleyball @ Medina, B Team-5:00pm, A Team-6:00pm UISD Regular School Board Meeting, Conference Room, 6:00pm Tuesday 9/9: HS Volleyball vs Charlotte, Utopia Gym, JV-5:00pm, Varsity-6:00pm Wednesday 9/10: Lockdown Drill Grandparents Day Luncheon, RSVP at tinyurl.com/mr45jvss or Visitors must register at school office and present driver's license. FFA District Greenhand Camp, Cafeteria, 4:30pm Thursday 9/11: ASVAB testing, all Juniors, 9:00am Buffalo Backer Meeting, Conference Room, 5:30pm Friday 9/12: No school.  School offices closed. HS Volleyball @ Charlotte, JV-5:00pm, Varsity-6:00pm Saturday 9/13: JH & HS Cross Country @ Ingram Meet, 8:30am Important Upcoming Events: Sept 15 - Blood Drive 		JH VB @ Home Sept 16 - School Pictures Sept 18 - End of 1st Six Weeks Sept 19 - Teacher Inservice.  No Tutorials. 		HS VB @ Home Sept 20 - JH & HS Cross Country @ Utopia Oct 3 - Utopia Education Foundation - Buffalo Boots & BBQ Bash DON’T FORGET School Picture Day - Tues 9/16 Write student’s name on water bottle, lunch box & jackets. Utopia Cross Country Meet - Saturday, Sept 20 ATTENDANCE MATTERS!                         Attendance Rate for Last Week:  97.25% Goal: 96%
UTOPIA ISD Week at a Glance Monday 9/1: Labor Day Holiday.  No school.  School offices closed. Tuesday 9/2: HS Volleyball @ Uvalde, JV-5:00pm, Varsity-6:00pm Wednesday 9/3: HS Cross Country @ Harper Meet, 9:00am JH Volleyball vs Leakey, Utopia Gym, B Team-5:00pm, A Team-6:00pm Thursday 9/4: FFA Meeting, Ag Classroom, 6:30pm Friday 9/5: Regular School Day. Ransomed Life Presentation 1:15-2:15pm - 9th-12th grade (with survivor videos) 2:20-3:15pm - 6th-8th grades (without survivor videos) 3:20-4:10pm - 1st-5th grades (mousetraps) HS Volleyball @ Sabinal, JV-5:00pm, Varsity-6:00pm Important Upcoming Events: Sept 8 - JH VB @ Medina Sept 9 - HS VB vs Charlotte @ Home Sept 10 - Grandparents Day Luncheon 			FFA Greenhand Camp Sept 11 - ASVAB test - all Juniors Sept 12 - HS VB @ Charlotte Sept 13 - JH & HS XC @ Ingram Sept 16 - School Pictures Sept 18 - End of 1st Six Weeks Sept 19 - Teacher Inservice.  No Tutorials. DON’T FORGET Friday 9/5 is a school day. Grandparents Day Lunch - Sept 10               RSVP at      School Picture Day - Sept 16 ATTENDANCE MATTERS!                         Attendance Rate for Last Week:  96.79% Goal: 96%
Date: August 13, 2025  Parents and Guardians,  This email serves to inform you about UIL athletic participation for our 6th grade students.  For 6th Grade Girls: As per UIL rules and due to Utopia Jr High Volleyball being unable to field 2 full teams, 6th grade girls are now eligible to participate in UIL sports for the remainder of the school year. If your daughter plans to participate, she must have: A current athletic physical on file with the school All required athletic paperwork completed and submitted These forms must be completed before she can begin practicing or competing.  For 6th Grade Boys: UIL athletic participation for 6th grade boys will be determined at the beginning of basketball season. Further information will be provided as that date approaches.  If you have any questions about forms, physicals, or eligibility, contact the Athletic Director.  Thank you for your continued support of our student athletes!   Sincerely,   Joshua Ham Superintendent, Athletic Director Utopia ISD (830)333-9960 jham@utopiaisd.org
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Dear Utopia ISD Community,   We're excited to share that our cafeteria is back in action, serving up some amazing meals! As we embark on the 2025-2026 school year, we need to inform you of a slight increase in meal prices due to state requirements.    Important Pricing Information: Breakfast Prices (Unchanged from last year): PK-6th Grade: $2.50 7th-12th Grade: $3.00 Staff Members: $4.00 Visitors: $5.00 Lunch Prices (Increased by $0.50): PK-6th Grade: $3.50 7th-12th Grade: $4.50 Staff Members: $5.50 Visitors: $5.50 This is the first increase in student meal prices in six years, and we appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to provide quality meals for our students. This year, we will offer one lunch meal option. However, we remain committed to accommodating any medical restrictions of our students to ensure they receive the highest quality of nutrition. Thank you for your continued support of Utopia ISD! #GoBuffaloes      Thank you,   Joshua Ham Utopia ISD Superintendent/Athletic Director  P: 830-333-9960 jham@utopiaisd.net
We’re excited for an awesome school year and loved seeing everyone today! If you missed this morning’s assembly, here’s the important information we covered.  School Health Updates  All medication must be in the original container and delivered to the school office by a parent. Students are not allowed to carry medication (even to drop off). Students with asthma require a doctor’s Asthma Action Plan. Cell Phones & Devices (House Bill 1481) No student use of cell phones, smart watches, tablets, headphones, or earbuds during the school day—including lunch & passing periods. Only school-issued computers may be used. Devices must be stored in backpacks, lockers, or left at home. No exceptions for instructional use. Parents who need to reach a student should call the school office. Students may use the office phone to call home if needed. Attendance  Good attendance is essential for student success. Absences require time to catch up before new learning continues. Please schedule appointments on Fridays or late in the day when possible. Students with less than 90% attendance will be required to attend tutorial days. Utopia ISD’s attendance goal is 96%. Visitors to campus  All visitors must present a driver’s license at the office and receive a visitor badge. New this year: Your license will be held at the office until you leave. Please check out, pick up your license, and return your badge before leaving campus. Student’s parking on campus  Students must submit the required parking form, driver’s license, and proof of insurance (copies made by the office). Once complete, a parking spot will be assigned for the year. Drop-Off & Pick-Up Morning drop-off begins at 7:25 AM (when teachers are on duty). After the first week of school, parents may not enter the playground gate. You may wait with your student outside the gate, if needed. Afternoon pick-up: PreK & Kinder: 4:05 PM All other grades: 4:15 PM Use the car loop for active pick-up only—please do not park in the loop. Any changes in a student’s routine must be called in by 3:30 PM to 830-333-9989.  Have a good evening Buffaloes!  Julia Mazurek Principal, Utopia School
Spring 2025 STAAR & EOC scores are now available for families. Log into your Parent Portal at www.utopiaisd.net.   Click on “Texas Assessment.”  View or download your student’s STAAR/EOC reports.  Have questions...call 830-333-9989.