It’s about taking ordinary moments and making them unforgettable- because when you do, you’re shaping the full culture of UPIKE.”
Show up! Do the work! Live the standard!
GO BEARS
📚🐻 Thank you to all the many area elementary schools who welcomed our Bears into your classrooms! Our players loved reading to the kids and sharing the joy of learning. Building leaders on and off the field one story at a time! 🏈🧡 #BearNation#UPikeFootball#CommunityStrong
Leadership is easy.
Until…
You have to hold someone accountable.
You’re criticized for doing the right thing.
You face a tough decision with no easy answer.
You take the blame for a mistake you didn’t make.
You lead people who don’t want to be led.
You’re expected to stay calm in chaos.
You sacrifice for the good of the team.
Leadership isn’t about a title. It’s about showing up when it’s hard.
That’s when real leaders stand out.
Choose to lead.
Humbled to witness the Class of 2025 cross the stage today. Your resilience, heart, and grit define what it means to be a Bear. UPIKE will always be home—and you’ll always be part of our family. Lead with purpose. Love fiercely. And never forget where you came from.
GO BEARS
Humbled to receive the 2025 UPIKE Bear Award for Staff Member of the Year. This isn’t about recognition—it’s about students. Always lead with a heart that put students first. Every late night, every tough call, every challenge -always comes back to serving our students.
Your compassion, resilience, and willingness to help those in need embody the true meaning of the UPIKE family. Together, we rise.
We show up, We do the work, We live the standard
GO BEARS!!
As we continue to navigate the challenges of flooding and prepare for the incoming snowstorm, we want to remind everyone that you are not alone.
We are a community that looks out for one another.
If you need assistance, reach out at 606.477.0262 (can text).
The dedication, hard work, and commitment to our mission have been invaluable. While his presence will be missed, we are proud of his growth and excited for what lies ahead. Thank you for everything, Luke. Wishing you all success in your next chapters.
Much Love, Brother!!!
Your support, dedication, teamwork, and commitment to our campus community during the winter storms does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do- We deeply appreciate you.
Stay Safe. Stay Warm. Stay Weather Aware.
Early Move-In Option for Residential Students. Residential Students who may be impacted by weather conditions should check their UPIKE email. Please direct all questions to [email protected]
Your safety and well-being will always be our top priority!
Stay Safe
Go Bears
CERT UPDATE: 1-6-25 7:00 am
CERT Team & EOC still activated. 1,500+ reported power outages in Pike Co. Expected throughout the day; 20-25 mph winds, 1-2” of new snowfall, and temps will drop. Light snow expected 1-4 p.m. This is a fluid situation
Stay Weather Aware
CERT UPDATE: 1/5 11:00 am
UPIKE CERT Team and EOC is activated and in Response Phase. This is a fluid situation we are expecting snow, freezing rain, and sleet.
Be Weather Aware.
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WEATHER UPDATE: 1-5 9:00 am
Winter storm will bring a mixture of precipitation to the area today into Mon night- snow at the beginning and end with liquid precipitation in the middle.
If you need assistance on campus call or text 606.477.0262
The EOC is active.
Stay Safe!
WINTER STORM WARNING: 1/4/25 3:00pm
Current Watch/Warning/Advisory map for eastern Kentucky. Pike Co has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, where there is sufficient confidence of significant impacts occurring due to the winter storm.
Please Prepare!!
UPDATE: 1/4/25 8:00 am
Current Watch/Warning/Advisory map for eastern Kentucky. The corridor roughly north of KY-80 has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, where there is sufficient confidence of significant impacts occurring due to the winter storm.
Please Prepare
WINTER WEATHER:
UPIKE CERT Team is up early preparing for upcoming winter storm system. This is a fluid situation; we are expecting snow, freezing rain, and sleet. These precipitation types can and will change depending on the track of the storm.
Please start preparing now.