Student Announcements

Good Morning.   Today is Thursday, April 24, 2025.   It is a PURPLE day.

Please rise for the pledge of allegiance.  I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.   You may be seated.

The theme for Arab American Heritage Month is “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” The celebration can be traced back to 1990. It became a National Initiative in 2017 and national Arab America Heritage Month was proclaimed by a congressional resolution in 2019. The first Official Federal recognition of Arab American Heritage Month was in 2021.  Some 2025 recipients of the 20 under 20 recognition are highlighted in our daily facts. If you are interested in highlighting a UM student, please complete the Student Spotlight in the Student News.  Meriam Ahmad is a student at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, majoring in International Economics. Born to immigrant parents and raised in San Jose, California, she is proudly Iraqi-American. Having served as the Speaker of Georgetown’s undergraduate student senate and worked for the Office of Muslim Life, Meriam is deeply engaged in her campus community and is passionate about advocating for important everyday issues. She has served on various university committees, including Provost Advisory and Speech and Expression, and has successfully pushed for numerous changes to campus operations. Committed to Georgetown’s value-driven mission, she moderated a Campus Ministry panel during New Student Orientation and was inducted into Georgetown’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society valuing scholarship, loyalty, and service. With an academic interest in data analysis in economics and public policy, she plans to pursue economic consulting upon graduation while continuing her advocacy efforts.

Source: https://www.arabamerica.com/arab-america-foundation-announces-20-under-20-awardees-class-of-2025/

SENIORS~  May 1st is National Decision Day!! We are excited to see where you are headed~  The goal of Decision Day is to recognize the plans of our graduating Seniors, whether you are going to a 2-year or 4-year college, trade/technical school, serving our country in the military, or entering the workforce, this special day is for ALL graduating Seniors to celebrate this important milestone.  Students are encouraged to participate by wearing your “future gear.” This could be a t-shirt or sweatshirt of the college, military branch, or place of employment.

Attention students:  there will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing High School Boys Soccer ...  When - Wednesday April 30th  What time - 6:30 pm  Where - Upper Moreland High School Cafeteria Who - prospective student-athletes and their parents/guardians. If you are unable to attend the informational meeting please let Coach Smith know.

Class of 2026:  Students who are attending Junior Prom (that have purchased a ticket) on April 25, may be excused after the second block (at 10:55 am) with PRIOR parent /guardian permission. An email from the guardian email address found in HAC may be sent to hsattendance@umtsd.org.  Students will not be excused to leave school grounds without prior parent/guardian permission.  Students must be present in school on the day of prom to attend prom, attendance will be checked at prom.  All requests for early dismissal on Friday, 4/25/25 must be submitted to Attendance (hsattendance@umtsd.org) by Wednesday, 4/23/25, please.

The UMHS Interact Club is sponsoring the United States Postal Service's annual food drive: Stamp Out Hunger     We will be collecting non-perishable food items (pasta and canned goods preferred).  This year we will be offering a surprise treat to the Gold Block 1 Homeroom that collects the most number of canned goods! Collection Bins are in Gold Block 1 classrooms from April 28th through May 7th.

The counselors are looking for students to help out during lunches on May 7 for Mental Health Awareness Day. If you are interested, please touch base with Mrs. Carney.

CPESA Ambassadors and Diversity Club Members attending the Montgomery Countywide Summit on Saturday, April 26th from 11am-2pm, permission slips are PAST DUE, get them or send a picture through email to Ms. Patton as soon as possible. 

The Sustainability Committee and Environmental Club will be holding a Free a Tree event, where invasive vines are removed from trees, TODAY after school out front of the school near the stream. Students should wear long pants and long sleeve shirt and a hat. Bring work gloves as well to pull vines. Students can get volunteer hours and NHS hours for participation. See Mr. Scheuren in room 708 with any questions.

Girls interested in playing Tennis in the fall, there will be a brief meeting after school on Thursday, May 1st, in room 401.

Hello SENIORS!  POST PROM is a fun event that celebrates our SENIORS!  Dancing, playing games, eating food, and having fun are on the agenda!! POST PROM is on Friday, May 16th, from 11pm-2am, in the aux gym! All seniors are welcome (even
if you aren't going to the prom). You just need to purchase a ticket! Tickets cost $20 each, if ordered by 5/1/24. (After 5/1/25, the cost is $30.) Tickets must be purchased
by filling out the Google Form and paying via VENMO. All information is included on the form. After filling out the form and paying via VENMO, your name will be added to
our list! If you have any questions, please reach out to 2025umpostprom@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!!

Struggling in a class? Need extra help? Peer tutoring is available in the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. No need to sign up, just show up and get the help you need.

Breakfast Choice:      Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese or Egg & Cheese on WG Croissant, WG Muffin, Yogurt & Graham Crackers, Reduced Sugar Kellogg’s Cereal, Oatmeal, Milk .

Lunch Choices:      Tyson Chicken Drumstick w/Biscuit or Spicy Mozzarella Bites w/Marinara, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Sliced Rainbow of Fresh Peppers, Fresh Grapes, 100% Fruit Juice.

Scheduled Sports:   Thursday, April 24, 2025: 

TBA B/G Track Penn Relays at University of Pennsylvania (A)

9:00 am  Military Signing Day

3:30 pm Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. New Hope Solebury (A) dis 1:50 dep 2:00

3:45 pm Girls JV Softball vs. Wissahickon (A) dis 1:45  dep 2:00

3:45 pm Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Lower Moreland (A) dis 1:45 dep 2:00

3:45 pm Boys JV Baseball vs. Springfield (H) @ Masons Mill dis 1:45 dep 2:00

4:00 pm Boys Varsity Only Lacrosse vs. New Hope Solebury (H)

5:00 pm Girls JV Lacrosse vs. New Hope Solebury (A) dis 1:50 dep 2:00

WE BELIEVE IN YOU. WE KNOW YOU CAN AND WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!