Underwood Community School District

Last week, our 7th graders ended the school year on a high note by presenting their Teach the Teacher Passion Projects in reading class. #WeAreTheU

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of our special olympic athletes who competed this past Friday in Ames! Kresten Renshaw – 3rd Place in Javelin Gage Doyen – 3rd Place in Softball Throw Bella Paugh – 7th Place in Softball Throw #WeAreTheU

Please note we have a few schedule changes for baseball and softball this coming week (see below). Baseball @ Missouri Valley on 5/27 will now be played at 1:00 PM. They will be playing varsity only. Softball vs IKM-M on 5/29 has been postponed and will now be played as a double header on 6/13 @ IKM-M. Both of these changes were made so that athletes competing in spring sports postseason could still compete without missing baseball or softball games. #WeAreTheU

Final day in Des Moines! Best of luck! Please see the information below regarding ticketing, live results and streaming options. 🎟️: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ Live Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/53818 🎥: https://watch.ihssn.com/2025-iowa-high-school-state-co-ed-track-field-championships

Congratulations to junior Julia Thomas on her incredible achievement of writing and publishing her very first novel! Her debut book, Saving Star Lake, is now available on Amazon! 📖 About the Book: Saving Star Lake follows Luke Emerson and Emma Burkley, lifelong best friends who’ve grown up in the paradise of Star Lake Resort. Their idyllic world is shattered when a scandal shakes the community and sends the resort’s success spiraling. One year later, with the help of new friends Caleb Donnely, Zoe Edwards, and Alex Wilson, Luke and Emma set out to rescue their beloved Star Lake from the grasp of a powerful investor — someone who had a hand in the very scandal that upended their lives. As they uncover secrets and push against forces that want their story buried, the friends discover the importance of trust, gratitude, and living life on your own terms. Together, they prove that no matter how impossible it may seem, they will save Star Lake. Purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Star-Lake-J-Thomas/dp/B0F8GRL8QF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BYK96JORKFPA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Ri2BFF4xNzXn7Krog0k1MPHTXJBFCDig5u8haDIrwYW_p8_ho_Kq_OiZeYnce6q8KfOM5AZhYjzxFUioEcEnJFjSORmqXlU18O0cba6mMnl1SucHeQXNoOsE6o5qH9VJUNibLs5nl0464iKUDO_aQ.Iyw8KzmHC1-wIQEilrEX56mCWlYL-a_EhoVN2qQcupA&dib_tag=se&keywords=saving+star+lake&qid=1748090432&s=books&sprefix=saving+star+lake%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1

Day 2 at the Blue Oval! Please see the information below regarding ticketing, live results, and streaming options. 🎟️: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ 🎥: https://watch.ihssn.com/2025-iowa-high-school-state-co-ed-track-field-championships Live Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/53818

Best of luck to our state track participants as they begin competition today! Please see the information below regarding ticketing, live results and streaming options. Also, check out some footage from our send off at the elementary and middle school yesterday! Ticket: https: //www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ Live Results: https://watch.ihssn.com/2025-iowa-high-school-state-co-ed-track-field-championships Stream: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/53818 #WeAreTheU

Congratulations to senior Mary Stephens on qualifying for next week’s Girls Golf State Tournament! Mary shot a 92 at today’s regional meet in Anita, earning her a spot at the state tournament next week in Marshalltown. #WeAreTheU

Check out the final episode of "Benched and Banished" produced by senior Alexx Cook. #WeAreTheU https://youtu.be/Wgs7kASEz7U?si=ALFd2xiJqSNyNAJV

Join our team -- Open positions as of 5/21! To apply, applicants need to submit either an application or resume and a list of references to Andy Irwin (airwin@underwoodschools.org). #WeAreTheU

Good luck to our girls' soccer team as they open up postseason play tonight on the road @ Panorama Tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250508031059627fd91dc74025946/checkout?bare=False #WeAreTheU

Congratulations to this group of seniors as they received scholarships this morning at the SWI Educational Foundation breakfast! #WeAreTheU

State Track t-shirt orders are now available for pickup at the high school. T-shirts can be picked up between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you're unable to pick up your order during those times, please reach out to Marsha (mslobodnik@underwoodschools.org) to arrange a time that works for you. #WeAreTheU

4th grade students enjoyed trying out many different instruments tonight in preparation for 5th grade band next year. A big thank you to the high school band students Landon Cunningham and Rayvin Zellmer for helping demonstrate! #WeAreTheU

Summer training sessions kick off on June 2nd for all students entering grades 7–12 next school year! Parents -- Please check your email for additional details. Contact Mr. Hamilton (thamilton@underwoodschools.org) with any questions. #WeAreTheU

Good luck to our boys' soccer team as they open up postseason play tonight at home vs. Riverside! Tickets: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ #WeAreTheU

Last week HS Baking II students spent time working with Wild Magnolias owner, Erin Johnsen, on a wedding cake project. They learned about pricing wedding cakes, working with a bride to develop a custom order, and creating wedding cakes and cupcakes for the order. We are grateful to partner with a local business owner and have the opportunity to give students a hands-on bakery experience. #WeAreTheU

Congratulations to our state track qualifiers! They will compete later this week in Des Moines. Stay tuned for more details! #WeAreTheU

These student's from Ms. McKearney's Preschool Class have earned academic awards for being able to count to 100 and/or knowing all their letters and letter sounds! #WeAreTheU

Underwood Girls Basketball Camp is Back! June 30 – July 1, 2025 | Underwood High School Gym Grades K–2: 9:30–10:30 AM Grades 3–6: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Scan the QR code or register using the link below: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/underwood/camps #WeAreTheU