Union Grove Middle School

Next month, we will be celebrating Asian Pacific Islander. We will have a Spirit Week May 11-15, 2026.
If you have any questions about dresscode, please call 254-336-6580.

Here are the JRVASE Winners! Our UG students brought back 45 Gold medals and 10 Platinum medals! The one of the highest in UG history!!! Congratulations to our talented Grizzlies!

6th grade GOLD:
Kaylee Fascia
Chloe Spikerman
Cassidy Smith
Maia Rodriguez

6th Grade PLATINUM:
Cassidy Smith

7th Grade GOLD:
Ian Alicea Ramirez
Zoe Ambrose
Melissa Castellano Cordero
Tansupang “Poy” Chatmontri
Henry Coleman
Olivia Cox
Madison Eugene
Sofia Hogan
Olivia Hubbard
Lily Hyatt
Elizabeth Lorn
Jazlyn Magee
Alayah McMillan
Isabella Ortiz Hurtado
Emelia Roldan
Nicholas Ross
Elsa Tchayemo
Madelyn Bailey
Sa’Riyah Cornelius

7thGrade PLATINUM:
Henry Coleman
Elizabeth Lorn
Isabella Ortiz Hurtado
Emelia Roldan
Nicholas Ross

8th Grade GOLD:
Brittnee Bestick
Chloe Bogard
Cigourney Capps
Tyanna Gongora
Addie Guest
Elly Hess
Zoe Jibran
Maya KC
Lindley LeValley
Noah Mahan
Yusur Noaman
Kymani Owens
Mayaliana Ramirez
Yahir Reyes Torres
Desirae Runde
Kacey Sutton
Meara Viney
Ellie Walters

8th Grade PLATINUM:
Zoe Jibran
Kymani Owens
Mayaliana Ramirez
Kacey Sutton

You are invited to the Motion & Medium Art Exhibition on May 9th at Union Grove Middle School.
Performances by the Dance department will be at 10:30am in the cafeteria, followed by End of Year Awards for both Art & Dance.
There will be an open viewing of the artwork from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

All UG Parents and Guardians are invited to come to ask questions, share ideas, be informed of the latest news and upcoming events.
Monday, April 27, 2026.

TONIGHT is the last night to order!
The Art Department is having their fundraiser! This fundraiser will help with purchases of art supplies, decorations and much needed items for Mr. Love's classrooms and his students.
There are lots of items to choose from, including great gifts to give!
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=31387

Bike Safety on UG Campus.
Safety is our Number One priority!
Please review with your children.

This week is Adminsitrative Professionals Week!
We are celebrating our wonderful secretaries. We appreciate their hard work. They are the front lines and voices for our parents and their families. Their job is NOT easy.
Please help us congratulate them!
Mrs. Palmer-Phillips, Front office secretary
Mrs. Camacho, Attendance Secretary
Mrs. McKendree, Principal Secretary
Mrs. Wrex, Counselor Secretary
Mr. Smith, AP Secretary
Mr. Rainwater took over the front office to ensure the secretaries got a relaxing break today.

Next month, we will be celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Week.

Tomorrow Night!
KISD Athletics and BS&W will be hosting the Spring Physicals on :

Date: Wednesday, April 22nd

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Site: KISD Career Center

For: Incoming 9th & 11th graders

The Art Department is having their fundraiser! This fundraiser will help with purchases of art supplies, decorations and much needed items for Mr. Love's classrooms and his students.
There are lots of items to choose from, including great gifts to give!
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=31387

Tonight is the UGMS PTO Spirit Night Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse!
Don't worry about cooking....let the cooks at Texas Roadhouse do it for you! There are several options of Family Meal packages you can choose from to take home!
See you there!
Tasha and the PTO crew appreciate you!

Bike Safety on UG Campus.
Safety is our Number One priority!
Please review with your children.

Upcoming Title One Meeting for parents & guardians.

Here's the Title One Survey for parents and guardians to submit.
Your feedback is appreciated and helps us to better serve our students, staff and parents.
Your opinion determines a portion our school programs, especially the student and parent programs.
Please help us help you by filling out the survey.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.
Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GvqrzZBqmN?origin=lprLink

Tomorrow, all students will be taking the Math or Alegbra STAAR testing.
Please ensure students are well rested and eat breakfast before they take the test.
Our doors open at 7:15am and the cafeteria will be open to serve free breakfast to all students.

Congratulations to our Grizzlies for making top IXL last week!
These students are truly amazing!! Help us celebrate our awesome kiddos!

The Art Department is having their fundraiser! This fundraiser will help with purchases of art supplies, decorations and much needed items for Mr. Love's classrooms and his students.
There are lots of items to choose from, including great gifts to give!
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=31387

Summer is not far away! Sign up your children for Fine Arts Summer Camp!
Registration is now open! These will fill up fast so don't delay!
For more information and to register, go to www.killeenisd.org/summer.

Every Friday, UG Parents and guardians of the military (active duty, retired, prior service, reserves, National Guard, etc.) can join their children to have lunch every Friday.
You can bring lunches or purchase meals in the cafeteria.
To see the KISD menu, go here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd
For cafeteria schedule, call front office at 254-336-6580.
Any questions about the event, call Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email: Jennise.Colinventura@gmail.com

Grizzly Lab is this Saturday, April 18th from 9am to 12pm. This is a free service provided for our Grizzly students.
It's an opportunity to get assistance on homework, catch up on assignments and make up work.
To register your student: https://forms.office.com/r/Ogvv5EfCPa

Congratulations to Ava Nettleingham for being selected as Academic Student of the Week by Mrs. Beckett!
We are very proud of you!
We also want to congratulate her Dad and her family for being her biggest supporters!