Golden Bear News: October 23, 2026

Our Mission: Challenge and support every student, every step of the way.

• Altered Schedule for Sophomore Career Center Presentation
  Monday, October 26
  Period 1: 8:05 - 8:45
  Period 2: 8:50 - 9:30
  Gold Period: 9:30 - 10:31 (presentation)
  Period 3: 10:36 - 11:16
  Period 4: 11:21 - 12:03
  Period 5: 12:08 - 12:50
  Period 6: 12:55 - 1:35
  Period 7: 1:40 - 2:20
  Period 8: 2:25 - 3:05

Spots are still available on UA's Tour of New Zealand & Australia this summer! Applicants may apply until December 1st. Learn more about it HERE!

Upper Arlington Schools is partnering with the Tri-Village Packers for their Thanksgiving break and winter break food distribution programs. The Tri-Village Packers will distribute grocery items for the children of families in the Upper Arlington school district for the days out of school over Thanksgiving break (November 25-29) and winter break (December 21-January 4). The food will be provided at no cost for children who would benefit from the support.

To sign up to receive food for Thanksgiving and/or winter breaks, please complete this form by the end of the day on Monday, October 26, 2026. The school district will keep the information you provide in the form confidential unless you request otherwise.

Upper Arlington Schools invites parents and guardians of students in grades K-12 to join internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger for an evening presentation on today’s digital environment and how families can support safe and responsible technology use. The presentation will build on age-appropriate digital safety presentations Weinberger will provide to students in grades 3-6, focused on digital citizenship, responsible technology use, online decision-making and personal safety.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center

Note: In accordance with the presenter’s event requirements, this session is for adults only. Children and students ages 1–20 will not be admitted to the presentation space. Audio and video recording are also prohibited.

Attention students and parents! Halloween is here and we want to see UAHS students in their costumes. Use the link below to submit your photos for the Norwester Yearbook, and tell us a little about the photo.

Jostens Photo Share/Halloween Costumes

As we approach Election Day, UA Schools wants to ensure our community has access to clear, factual information about Issue 7, the combined operating levy and bond issue on the November ballot. The school district’s role in this election is to share the facts, answer questions and help residents understand what is being proposed.

To help with that, we have put together a video version of the Issue 7 presentation that we have been sharing out in the community. The video provides an overview of the proposed issue and offers answers to common questions, with bookmarks to help you navigate directly to the topics most relevant to you.

To find additional factual information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the district website, www.uaschools.org/issue7.

Let’s celebrate our Golden Bear senior athletes! If your student-athlete will be participating in the November ceremony, please check out our full announcement HERE for complete details and submit the RSVP form by Sunday, November 8.

Upper Arlington High School announces its 2027 Athletic Hall of Fame class! Click HERE for more details.

Please click HERE for important information regarding eligibility for fall and winter sports.

Check out the newsletter below for updates, announcements, and information from Student Life.

Student Life Newsletter - September 2026

Spencer Smith, Director of Student Life - ssmith@uaschools.org

Emily Boerger, Assistant Director of Student Life - eboerger@uaschools.org

Link to online ordering: Upper Arlington High School UPPER ARLINGTON, OH - Graduation | Jostens

Questions: Call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367).

Attendance is a critical component to learning. Students need to show up in order to take full advantage of the education programs we offer. Student and parents/guardians will be notified of the unexcused absences. Consequences (detention) may be assigned for each unexcused absence. Be sure to check your attendance each day to ensure it is accurate.

Please submit your medical notes to uahsattendance@uaschools.org. In order for attendance hours to not accumulate towards habitual absence triggers, medical documentation is needed.

Parents/guardians may find additional information, including new attendance requirements in effect beginning the 2026-27 school year on our website.

In addition to School Counselor classroom visits throughout the year, students and families have 24/7 access to College and Career information through MaiaLearning which can be accessed through ClassLink or maialearning.com.

Maia Learning is a platform that equips students with comprehensive career readiness tools and resources.

• Students can explore various career paths, develop essential skills, and make informed decisions about their future.
• Explore career readiness by discovering one's passions, strengths, and skills through assessments. These assessments help individuals gain insights into their interests, aptitudes, and abilities, enabling them to identify potential career paths that align with their unique attributes.
• Identify potential career paths and research those careers thoroughly. This includes gaining an overview of the field, exploring programs and majors, understanding demand and compensation, and identifying companies hiring, training required or colleges to attend.
• Individuals can create a list of potential careers that align with their interests and goals.
• Students can create a plan outlining the necessary steps to enter their potential careers.

Maia career resources can help students to unlock their future by providing personalized resources for education and career planning. These include pathway options in various industries, trades and military as well as careers leading to opportunities into programs such as the Peace Corps. Please login to check it out, and see your School Counselor or visit the College & Career Center with any questions.

Announcements for the current week are available on the high school website.

The website for school portraits, club photos, senior class photo

Contact familytechhelp@uaschools.org for tech support questions or situations

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