Underwood Community School District

Mrs. Wiese’s Iowa Western Composition II classes had the opportunity to hear from Sarah Post, who shared insights on creating effective social media campaigns. Students will apply what they learned as they develop their own campaigns addressing social issues relevant to their peers. #WeAreTheU

Regular Board Meeting Agenda for Monday, January 12 @ 6:00 pm in the middle school library. #WeAreTheU

Ms. Knott’s Spanish 2 students are collaborating in groups to write their own scripts, which they’ll act out and record while using tener phrases correctly. #WeAreTheU

Starting at the beginning of the school year, Mr. Christensen and Mr. Hamilton began meeting with students during homeroom to focus on leadership development and character growth. These conversations are designed to help students build strong habits, develop leadership skills, and grow as individuals both inside and outside the classroom. #WeAreTheU

The Underwood Dance Team is excited to invite your child to participate in Mini Dance Camp. This special camp gives younger students the opportunity to learn a fun dance routine and perform it that evening at the girl’s high school basketball game.

Camp Details:
Who: PK – 5th grade.
Camp Time: 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Camp Date: 1/23/26
Camp Location: Underwood Middle School Gym
Game: 1/23/26 @ 6:00pm
Performance Location: Underwood High School
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Participants will stay after school and learn the choreography; they will be provided an after-school snack.

Parents will need to pick up their student by 5:15pm from the Middle School Gym.

They will need to report to the High School Auditorium by 6:15pm to perform during the girl’s halftime show that will be around 6:30pm.

If you would like your child to participate, please complete the registration on Bound by 1/16/2026.

Any questions please contact Jennifer DeVault at jennyd30@walnutel.net. #WeAreTheU

7th graders recently learned about the muscular system so they dissected chicken wings to see muscles and tendons! #WeAreTheU

Check out our activities for the week! #WeAreTheU

Beginning after winter break, livestreams for home athletic events will move to a pay-per-view model to help offset the cost of maintaining our livestreaming cameras, which cost approximately $3,000 per camera each year, along with production expenses.

Pricing (home events only):
$5 per game
$10 annual pass (covers all remaining winter, spring, and summer home events)

Learn how to access livestreams and view FAQs here:
https://now.hudl.com/viewer/fbbfcf2bfb78f576b7607b02a2eb8ae5

Important: To avoid additional app store fees, please purchase through a web browser, not the app. You may still watch in the app using the same account.

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Our outdoor fields recently received lighting upgrades as part of the general obligation bond passed in November 2024. Thank you to Bryan Olsen for capturing drone photos highlighting the work!

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Our high school students wrapped up the last day before winter break connecting with each other through fun, grade-level competitive Eagles Holiday Games! Every grade brought energy but the seniors were victorious. #WeAreTheU

The second edition of News from the Nest is hot off the press! Created by Mrs. Wiese’s English 4 class, this edition highlights everything happening at UHS during November and December.

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/8568fdbe64.html

Kindergarten and 5th-grade students teamed up to design gingerbread houses yesterday! #WeAreTheU

Last week, students in Ms. Brookshire’s Life Skills class got into the holiday spirit with some festive baking! #WeAreTheU

Happy Wednesday! Middle School Show Choir took a break from their 7:00 AM choreography rehearsal to admire the sunrise! #WeAreTheU

Underwood is excited to announce the hiring of Brent Johnson as our new Head Softball Coach!

Brent brings valuable experience as a youth softball director with the Underwood Optimist Club, along with coaching experience at both the recreational and club levels. His passion for the game and commitment to developing athletes will be a great asset to our softball program.

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The MS Student Council and Leadership students proudly served as Santa’s little elves this holiday season by sponsoring a family for Christmas and sharing the spirit of giving. #WeAreTheu

The 6th graders enjoyed their morning at the skate rink for their end of the semester celebration. #WeAreTheU

Congratulations to UHS senior Grady Joens on signing with Morningside University to play football next fall! Grady has been a standout in both football and wrestling while at Underwood. We wish him the best as he takes the next step in his athletic career—good luck, Grady! #WeAreTheU