United South Central School District

📅 USC Schools Calendar Update! 📅 The December 2024 printable calendar for United South Central Schools is now available! It includes all important dates such as athletic events, concerts, school breaks, and more. 👉 Get your copy here: https://5il.co/31dfv Please note, the calendar may be updated, so be sure to check the USC website or app for any changes. We hope this helps you stay organized and informed throughout the month! 🗓️✨

**Food Drive in Process!** Please remember to support our local food shelf and the winning class will get a Pizza Party!

It's Education Support Professionals Day! Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible ESPs who make a difference every day. Your dedication, patience, and unwavering support help our students grow and thrive. Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community. Join us in celebrating and thanking them all!

On Monday, 16 student spent the day at Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. They met with a professor from the Criminal Justice program and an admissions representative along with eating in their dining hall and receiving campus tours from student ambassadors!

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Join the United South Central Schools team as a Paraprofessional! 📚 Qualifications: Passing score on the Parapro Exam OR Associate's Degree (or equivalent) Ready to make a difference? Apply now! More info 👉 https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/para

USC VEX Robotics competed in Southland this weekend. A good showing for our first competition of the season! Looking forward to round two in Mankato next month. Final weekend standings: 55301C - 14/39 - Quarterfinalist 55301B - 22/39 55301A - 28/29 #prideUSC

🎉📚 Happy American Education Week! 📚🎉 This week, we celebrate and thank everyone who helps shape the future and makes USC a place of growth, learning, and opportunity. We honor the dedication, hard work, and passion that make our school community truly exceptional. Together, we’re building a brighter tomorrow!

USC Student Government is sponsoring a food drive November 18-27 in support of communities and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! Each grade level will have a designated spot for their food donations and the grade level with the most donations will win an awesome prize! We have also included a list of items that are typically most needed at food banks, but all donations are welcome.

Next week is American Education Week, and the 9-12 Student Government has created some fun dress-up days to celebrate! All students and staff are welcome to participate next week.

We're looking forward to Thursday nights performance to see what Director Parker Haug and the USC Bands have been working on to start the school year! Please join us at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium for a great night of music. #prideUSC

📚 Attention USC families! Elementary conferences are coming up on November 21, 26, and 27. Join us to meet with teachers and learn about your child's progress! K-4th grade families received a letter with conference times in the mail. 5th & 6th grade families received a letter from their teacher. If you have any questions, please call the elementary office. We look forward to seeing you!

✨ November 11-15 is National School Psychology Week! A huge thank you to Laura for all the incredible work she does for USC! Your dedication makes a difference every day!

It's opening night and we're ready to head to the Emerald City! As a final dress rehearsal, Dorothy (Emma J.), Scarecrow (Josh B.), Tin Man (Liam S.), and the Cowardly Lion (Ezra E.) traveled with director Kirstyn Wegner to the Parkview Care Center. There they dazzled residents with songs from the timeless classic 'The Wizard of Oz', the musical showing this weekend in Rebel Country. Enjoy this sneak peek! A reminder that performances are Friday (11/8) and Saturday (11/9) at 7:00pm, and Sunday (11/10) at 2:00pm in the Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance in the high school office, or on the afternoon/evening of the performance at the door. Come for one, two, or all three shows! You'll be glad you did. See you there, Rebels! #prideUSC

Join us for the United South Central Schools Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at 9:00 AM! Let's honor and recognize our veterans. Everyone is welcome to attend!

USC students in grades 5-12 participated in Minnesota's official statewide mock election! This was sponsored by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State and the YMCA Center for Youth Voice. Each student received an official sample ballot and voted in federal, state, and local races. USC's results from the presidential race are added to the statewide mock election numbers. Our mock election results include 283 votes for Trump/Vance, 83 votes for Harris/Walz, and 11 third-party votes. Students who led our mock election also participated as election judge trainees in the official election at the Wells Community Center. Thank you to Sam Seipp for allowing this great opportunity for our students!

Please make note of the updated start dates for our winter sports getting underway in the next couple of weeks! #prideUSC

Join us as we follow the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz with the USC Drama Department this weekend in Rebel Country! Friday, Nov. 8 - 7:00pm Saturday, Nov. 9 - 7:00pm Sunday, Nov. 10 - 2:00pm Tickets are $9.00 for Adults and $8.00 for Students and Seniors. There is no reserved seating this fall, but tickets can be purchased in advance in the high school office so you don't have to wait at the box office the night/afternoon of the performance. We hope to see you there! #TheresNoPlace LikeHome #prideUSC

🚨 Attention USC community! 🚨 We’re excited to share our upcoming survey as part of our strategic planning process, which started in March 2024. A dedicated team has been working to assess our school and improve continuously. We held focus groups to hear from students, staff, and families about their desired daily experiences, shaping our strategic roadmap, mission, and vision. Now, we need YOUR feedback before we finalize the plan for board approval in December! 📅 The survey is open until December 2nd at 11:59 p.m. Check out the attached PDF for the complete strategic roadmap and share your input via the linked Google Form. Your voice matters as we strive for a united future together! 🌟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPGewqKDQF7wRFcaQzzPtANF0wAyGLeviIv0yC2dQxbexIYQ/viewform

🌟 Reminder! 🌟 Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 3rd! ⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour.

Need some last minute Rebel gear to stay warm for tonight's game? Maybe you're gearing up for the winter sports season, or are looking to make some early Christmas purchases? We've got you covered with all the latest USC spirit wear! Stop into the High School Office to check out these items and more before they go! #prideUSC