University Laboratory School Weekly Newsletter |
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Support Our Cubs: Annual Appeal 2026 Is Here! |
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Welcome back, Cub family! With the excitement of a new school year, we’re launching our Annual Appeal 2026—your chance to invest in academic excellence and enrich our Cub community.
Your generous support helps provide outstanding academics and opportunities for every LSU Cub. By giving today, you’re investing in a brighter future and a stronger community.
Every gift makes a difference, helping us maintain excellence and engagement. Let’s build an amazing year together!
Questions? Contact us at ulsfoundation@lsu.edu
Thank you for supporting our Cubs!
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Thursday, August 14
K–5 School Portraits
Friday, August 15
Football Kickoff Dinner
Friday, August 15
Middle School Club Fair
Friday, August 15
High School Club Fair
Monday, August 18
High School Parent Night
Tuesday, August 19
Middle School Parent Night
Saturday, August 23
Back-to-School Sadie's Dance
Tuesday, August 26
Dads & Decals
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Calendars for the 2025-2026 school year are available. Click the buttons below to view or download.
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Barberito Photographers is the official school photographer for the 2025–2026 school year. To access your child’s portraits, click the button below and complete the information release form to be notified when your child's portraits are ready. Photo proofs are typically available within 1–2 weeks.
Missed Portraits: If your student (Grades 6–11) missed their portrait on 6th Grade Prep Day (July 31) or 7th–11th Prep Day (August 5), they may take their photo on August 14. Students should wear a black ULS polo. Seniors who missed their portrait on July 31 may take their senior portraits on October 21.
K-5 Portraits: K–5 Students will take their Yearbook Portraits on Thursday, August 14. All students should wear a black ULS polo or plaid jumper.
Makeup Picture Day: The final day for makeup portraits is Monday, October 21. More details to come.
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Please be advised that May Street will be closed for construction for the foreseeable future.
We recommend using alternate routes such as Stanford Avenue or the northern end of Dalrymple Drive near City Park.
We encourage you to plan accordingly to ensure your child arrives at school on time.
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Sorority Recruitment: W Lakeshore Dr Closures |
Sorority Row will be closed during scheduled times next week. Carpools will run as usual. Travel time will be affected so please adjust accordingly.
Scheduled Row Blockage:
• Wednesday, August 20: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
• Thursday, August 21: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Friday August 22: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday, August 23: 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
• Sunday, August 24: 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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UHS Football Program Ads on Sale |
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Support the UHS Spirit Squads by purchasing a Football Program Ad. Full page, half page, and quarter page ads are available.
All content is due by August 15. For additional details and to submit payment, click the button below.
If you have any questions, please contact cubprogram@gmail.com.
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Sideline Swag Spirit Sale |
Show your Cub pride all season long with spirit gear from the UHS Cheerleaders!
Spirit Ribbon Set – $20
10 game-themed ribbons + matching stickers for every football Friday.
Complete Fan Kit – $30
Rally towel, foam paw, thunder sticks, shaker, and limited-edition “It’s Gameday” button.
UHS Buttons – $8.50
Five fun designs to mix, match, and show off your spirit.
Purchase yours using your i2tickets account. Orders are due this Friday, August 15.
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Elementary LEAP Testing Dates |
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Elementary LEAP testing will be April 29–May 5. Please mark your calendar now for these important dates. All students are expected to be in attendance this week.
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If you need additional carpool tags, this will be the last opportunity to order them for this year. The deadline is today, August 13 at 6:00 p.m.. Each tag is $5 and will be billed through FACTS.
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Friday, August 15: Tiger Alley/Cub Care Carpool Adjustment |
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LSU students will be moving into their on-campus apartments on Friday, August 15, and this will impact Tiger Alley and Cub Care afternoon pickup. Please note the modified route for this day only:
• Vehicles will not be allowed into the ECA (East Campus Apartments) parking lot and will be detoured to E. Campus Drive.
• Tiger Alley will be reversed.
• When entering the carpool line, vehicles should stay to the RIGHT of the road
• Students will load into vehicles on the PASSENGER side.
• Vehicles will not be allowed to drive through the back parking lot of ECA and will return to E. Campus Drive.
• Vehicles can turn left, right or go straight at E. Campus Drive.
Click the button below to view the map for designated routes.
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Back to School Parent Night |
Back to School Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, August 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
We will start the evening together in the auditorium before moving into the middle school building. Parents will then follow their student’s schedule, visiting each classroom in order.
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, learn about course expectations, and experience a day in your student’s life.
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To purchase U-High parking permits online, please follow the instructions below. Use the link below to access the parking portal.
• Select Get Permit
• Guest Login
• Use the student’s U-High email (@uhighlsu.com) and the password will be the students email without the @uhighlsu.com
• You will be prompted to change the password
• Select Guest log in again and log in using the same email and the new password you created.
• The only permit available should be U-High
• Please ensure the vehicle information and mailing address are correct and proceed to check out.
• You will be given an option to print permit, this will be a temporary permit to use while the hangtag is mailed to you.
If you are unable to purchase your parking permit with the above steps, please visit the LSU Parking office in the LSU Student Union, Room 109 to purchase the permit.
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ULS offers many dual enrollment courses as an opportunity for our students to earn college credits simultaneously with their high school credit.
This fall, we will offer English IV IB, English IV Honors, World History Honors, Advanced Math Pre-Calculus Honors, Chemistry II Honors, Spanish IV, and Spanish V.
Students in these classes will need to complete an LSU application by Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Students have been given all information in class. There is also a DE Google Classroom where they can find important due dates and forms. Mrs. Rouse will be working with students to complete the application online.
Please reach out to Amy Rouse with any questions, ajrouse@lsu.edu.
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Back to School Parent Night |
Back to School Parent Night will be held on Monday, August 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
We will start the evening together in the auditorium before moving into the high school building. Parents will then follow their student’s schedule, visiting each classroom in order.
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, learn about course expectations, and experience a day in your student’s life.
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Back to School Sadie's Dance |
U-High 9–12 graders are invited to the UHS Back to School Sadie’s Dance.
Grab a friend, bring a date, or go with a group. The theme is Western.
Who can attend? UHS 9th through 12th graders are invited to attend and are allowed to bring one guest. Guests from other schools are allowed pending submission of the U-High Guest Dance Permission Form (linked below) and approval. Guest permission forms are due Wednesday, August 20th, by 3:00 p.m.
When? August 23rd from 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attendees must arrive by 8:30 to be admitted.
Where? U-High’s Cub (Old) Gym, enter using the courtyard through the gate near the auditorium.
How do you get into the dance? Tickets can be purchased through i2Tickets. Tickets purchased by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, are $10 each. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15.
For security reasons, all students and guests must have a picture ID or a copy on their phone to enter, and only clear bags are allowed.
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Volunteers Needed – Decorate for the Sadie's Dance! |
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Please sign up to decorate for the UHS Sadie's Dance on Saturday, August 23, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.. You don't have to stay the entire time; feel free to come for as long as possible.
Students will receive service hours for the time they volunteer.
Please bring ladders if you have them. The more ladders we have, the faster decorating will go. All sizes are welcome, but the taller ones are needed most.
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Monday, August 18 at 5:30 PM: Writing Your College Essay(s)
In this session, you will receive tips on how to write a college essay that is interesting and best tells your story. Jimmy Cross, from Tulane's Office of Undergraduate Admission will be discussing how to write the best statement that demonstrates who you are as an individual. Questions to think about: What should I (not) talk about? How do I make my statement stand out?
Baton Rouge NCAC National College Fair - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Raising Canes River Center 6:00–8:00PM
No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have something for you! Attend the BR College Fair to make connections with hundreds of institutions - all in one place!
ACT/SAT Test Prep
August & September ACT/SAT Test Prep sessions are open.
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Join the U-Club and be part of the energy and excitement on campus while supporting our student athletes. Your involvement helps strengthen our programs, enhance the game day experience, and keep Cub traditions going strong.
Please click the button below for complete U-Club sponsorship information.
To purchase or select your sponsorship, visit i2Tickets, log in or create an account, then search for "University High School" to make your selections.
It's a great year to show your support—on the field, in the stands, and throughout the ULS community!
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Middle School Tennis Opportunity |
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Looking to get on the court? Although ULS does not currently have a middle school tennis program, a local club is inviting ULS middle school boys and girls to join its developmental league. This league is non-advancing.
Click the button below for more information.
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Middle School Softball Tryouts |
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There will be middle school softball tryouts on Tuesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 21, from 3:00–5:00 at the Cub Complex. Students should bring a glove, a water bottle, and a copy of their physical to turn in.
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| Upcoming Events | |
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| August 21 |
High School Football (vs St. Charles Catholic) | | August 23 | Middle School A&B Football (vs West Feliciana)
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ENCORE After-school Programming |
We are excited to offer after-school programming to foster artistic growth in our Cubs. ENCORE offers dynamic, hands-on courses designed to inspire students from elementary through high school.
Our Fall 2025 offerings will meet after school from 3:00-4:30 PM on the scheduled weekdays.
TIME: Courses will begin September 2 and run through December 15 (14 weeks of classes). Classes will not meet during school holidays (Fall Break and Thanksgiving).
LOCATION: Students will stay after school and be picked up at 4:30 PM by the Auditorium
COST: There is a registration fee of $25, then each class is $350 for the semester.
Contact Information: For questions about enrollment or curriculum, please contact the ULS Fine Arts Department Chair, Margaret Milam, mfowler1@lsu.edu.
Click the button below to read more and view all course offerings. Registration information coming soon.
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Middle School Students – Audition for Descendants: The Musical |
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ULS Theater is bringing Disney's Descendants: The Musical to the stage this year!
Middle school students are encouraged to come audition and join the fun! Sing, dance, and bring your favorite characters to life in this magical, mischievous adventure.
Sign up for your 5 minute time slot on the choir room door. Then come sing your best 1 minute song – or even "Happy Birthday!"
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| Audition Dates | |
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August 18 (3:05PM –5:30PM in the Choir Room) | Singing Auditions | | August 19 (3:05PM – 4:45PM) | Dance Placement Auditions | | August 20 (3:05PM – 4:45PM) | Callbacks |
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