Lake County Gazette

The United Township High School District 30 released its daily announcements for August 21, 2025, providing information on cafeteria offerings, parking rules, upcoming events, and club meetings.

Students were reminded that parking spots marked with yellow lines are reserved for staff. Student vehicles should be parked in spaces marked with white lines.

Opportunities for student involvement were highlighted. Those interested in attending a musical event at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, on November 8 can obtain free tickets from Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor. Volunteer opportunities are available at Hampton Elementary School’s "Back to School Bash" on August 22 and at the Silvis Summer Fest Car Show on August 23. Students seeking community service hours are encouraged to contact Mr. Davis.

Several clubs announced meeting times. The Gamer's Club will meet Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. in room 149N. Student Council will hold a meeting Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in room 109S. The Interact Club is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 a.m. in room 119C and welcomes students interested in volunteering and community engagement.

The LGBT+ Club will host its first meeting of the year after school on Tuesday, August 26 in Miss Williams' room (125E). The club is open to members of the LGBT+ community as well as allies or any students looking to get involved.

The Panther Players reported a record turnout for fall play auditions this year and have added a third one-act play due to high participation levels. All cast and crew are asked to attend a meeting today at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium; those unable to attend should email Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Greer.

United Township High School District 30 serves Rock Island and Henry counties and includes United Township High School within its jurisdiction (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 96 teachers with an average salary of $65,666 before pension contributions; about half are women and half men, with no teacher exceeding ten absences per year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The district’s student population is composed of approximately 51 percent White students, with Black students making up about sixteen percent, Hispanic students about twenty-five percent, and Asian students nearly three percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In fiscal year 2020, spending per student was $19,622 for a total expenditure of $33 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

"Parking spots that have yellow lines are for staff only."

"Students are to park in the regular parking lot with spaces marked in white."

"Students, if you are interested in attending a musical extravaganza at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 beginning at 7:30 p.m., please see Mr. Davis, the College & Career Advisor. Student tickets are free!"

"Students want to earn community service/volunteer hours? Hampton Elementary School is hosting a 'Back to School Bash' on Friday August 22 from 5 -8 p.m.. If you are interested please see Mr.Davis ,the College & Career Advisor."

"Students volunteers are needed for the Silvis Summer Fest Car Show . The event will take place on Saturday ,August23 from8a.m.to4p.m..If youareinterestedinvolunteeringpleaseseeMr.Davis,theCollege&CareerAdvisor."

"Gamer's Club will meet this Friday from3to5inroom149N"

"Student Council is having a meeting this Friday ,8-22 ,at7:30amin109S."

"The first Interact Club meeting will be on Wednesday ,August27th.TheInteractClubwillmeetat7:30aminRoom119C.Ifyouareinterestedinvolunteeringopportunitiesandhelpingoutinthecommunityyoushouldcomecheckusout."

"If you are interested in being apartoftheLGBT+ClubhereatUT,theclubishavingtheirfirstmeetingonTuesdayAugust26th,rightafterschoolinMissWilliams'room125E.ThisclubisforanystudentwhoisapartoftheLGBT+communityalliesorstudentswhoarejustlookingforawaytogetinvolvedandwantsomegoodvibes!TofindoutmoreinfoyoucangoseeMissWilliamsinroom125EanytimeorusetheQRcodeonflyershangingbythewaterfountainstosignup."

"The Panther Players had a record-breaking fall play audition process the past few days.Infact,wehadso-muchtalentwedecidedtoaddaTHIRDone-actplaytothel ine-up!Thereisameetingforallcastandcrewofthefallone-actsTODAYat3:30intheauditorium.IfyouareunabletobetheresendanemailtoMrs.JacksonandMr.Greer.We'reexcitedtogettheprocessstarted!"