UHS Counselor
Deanna Bankston Rush
“Every child is just one caring adult away from being a success story.”
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year at UHS!
I am proud to be the counselor here at Union High School, a place I believe in and love deeply! There's just something special about the students and staff at UHS!
My contact information:
Email: rushd@unionyellowjackets.org
Office: 601-774-8257, ext. 1309
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Wonderful Resource for High School Students Planning Their Futures:
The Mississippi Works Magazine
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College Snapshots (Compare Colleges in MS)
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Open House: August 1, 4:00 - 6:00
First Day of School: August 6
Class of 2025 Parent/Student Meeting:
August 22, 6:30
Meet the Jackets: August 23
Howard Industries Career Lunch Chat:
September 10
ACT: September 14
Cap and Gown/Sr. Package Order Day: September 19
Homecoming: September 27
First, Third, and 4B Nine Weeks Exams:
October 8
Second and 4A Nine Weeks Exams: October 9
Fall Break: October 10 - 14
Workkeys Test (Juniors): November 14
English II State Test: December 3 and 4
US History State Test:
December 5
Algebra I State Test:
December 6
Biology I State Test:
December 10
ACT:
December 14
First and Second Block Semester Exams: December 18
Third, 4A, and 4B Semester Exams:
December 19
Makeup Exams and 60% Day:
December 20
Christmas Break: December 23 - January 6
Students Return:
January 7
