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Episode 2 of "From the Heart of U. City" is live! 🎙️ This episode features UCHS senior and BOE Student Representative Whitaker Staudt. Tune in to hear his perspective on serving his school and community! 🎧 Listen now at ucityschools.org/fromtheheartof… @UCSharonica

Sneak peek of Episode 2 of “From the Heart of U. City!” 🎙️ Dr. Hardin-Bartley is joined by a special guest you may recognize...👀 The full episode drops tomorrow. Be sure to tune in! 💛 @UCSharonica

Big congratulations to Nicole Binion and her Jackson Park 5th grade TAGD students for being named Missouri State Champions in the Presidential AI Challenge! 🏆🤖 Their project improves pedestrian safety using AI. We are so proud of their creativity and teamwork! 🚸 @UCSharonica

One U City's U Spark event was a beautiful celebration of connection, culture, and care! 💛🌍 Families shared traditions, enjoyed global cuisine, and experienced music, dance, and art from around the world. 🎶💃🏽🍽️ Thank you to One U City for a special evening! @UCSharonica

Big News from Flynn Park! ♻️ Students have collected 75,000+ cans in the Million Cans Contest, earning a pizza party 🍕 Thank you to Alter Trading for their support! 🤝 The contest isn’t over: drop off aluminum cans (no tin) behind Flynn Park to help them win! @UCSharonica

🌳💚 UCHS Eco-Act students teamed up with UCity in Bloom and the UCity Forestry Department to plant 9 trees along for Missouri’s Arbor Day! We are so proud of our students for showing what it means to care for their community and shape a more sustainable future. @UCSharonica

April 6–10 is Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to our incredible assistant principals for leading with compassion, integrity, and dedication each day. Your impact on our students, staff, and schools does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you! 💛 @UCSharonica

Happy Easter! Today marks Easter, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We extend our warm wishes to all who are observing. @UCSharonica

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate our paraprofessionals, including teaching assistants, instructional aides, and support staff, who play a vital role in student success every day. Thank you for your care and commitment to our students! @UCSharonica

Happy Passover! This evening marks the start of Passover, a Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. We wish all who celebrate a meaningful and peaceful holiday. @UCSharonica

Throughout April, we celebrate School Library Month, including National School Librarian Day on April 4! Our school librarians play a vital role in supporting student learning, inspiring a love of reading, and building research skills. Thank you for all that you do! @UCSharonica

🎨 Don’t miss our annual District Art Show at the University City Public Library! Featuring artwork from every school, it’s a beautiful celebration of our students’ creativity and talent. The last day to view the exhibit is Monday, April 13! @UCSharonica

🍳🌱 Step inside BWMS’s new sustainability kitchen! Thanks to Prop U, students have more space and commercial-grade equipment to cook, create, and run their Brittany Brand business, all while learning the science behind it! 🧪@UCSharonica

Celebrating the community who make so much possible for our students! 💛🖤 Thank you to the University City Education Foundation for a wonderful Donor Appreciation event at Tous les Jours, bringing everyone, including our students, together to connect and celebrate! @UCSharonica

🎯🕹️ Our first District-Wide 3rd Grade Pinball Challenge was a hit! Students built their own machines, showing creativity and problem-solving. They then visited our other elementary schools to see other machines in action. Talk about a hands-on STEAM experience! @UCSharonica

Kindergarten Open House is almost here, so we asked the experts, our kindergarteners, what the best part of kindergarten is! 😊🎒 Join us April 1, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at your neighborhood U. City elementary school to learn more! Register: ucityschools.org/kgopenhouse @UCSharonica

🎙️ The first episode of From the Heart of U. City is live! Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, the debut features UCHS junior Journee Glasby interviewing her about leadership, student voice, and Women’s History Month. 🎧 Listen now: ucityschools.org/fromtheheartof… 💛🖤

Reminder: There is no school today, March 13, as it is a Teacher Work Day. Spring Break will take place March 16–20, and the District will be closed on Friday, March 20. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! 🌸 @UCSharonica

🎙️ Sneak peek! From the Heart of U. City, a new podcast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, launches tomorrow. Our very first guest is someone special—UCHS junior Journee Glasby! 🎧 Episodes will be available on PodBean and YouTube. @UCSharonica

The @UCitySchools Board of Education is accepting registration and citizen's comments for tonight's virtual work session. Register at ucityschools.org/boe031226 for link and passcode. More details at ucityschools.org/BOE. @UCSharonica