United South Central Schools

UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL SCHOOLS DISTRICT 2134 USC Mission Statement: “Establishing Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Learning . . . Today!” USC Vision Statement:

“A united community preparing every student to thrive today and excel tomorrow!”

IMPORTANT SURVEY FROM MN DEP'T OF ED
FAMILIES, PLEASE COMPLETE:

As the Minnesota Department of Education works closely with the Minnesota Department of Health to plan for the 2020-21 school year, they want to hear from families about their experience with distance learning this spring. 

This feedback is extremely valuable to them. The information will allow MDE to help families as they balance the responsibilities of work and family, while also supporting student learning.  

               The survey is available here in several languages.
The survey will close on June 30th.

Click here for USC Summer Athletic Waiver
USC 2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Attention: New Program Offers Funds to Families of Children Ages 5- 18 Who Qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is now offering additional funds for the families of children ages 5 to 18 who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. This new program, called Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), will provide $325 per child that families can use to purchase nutritious food for their household.  Benefits are available to two groups: 

Families receiving Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on March 18, 2020. Benefits for these families were issued automatically and appeared on their EBT balance on May 30, 2020. These families do not need to take any further action.

Families receiving free or reduced-price school meals, but not SNAP or MFIP benefits. These families need to fill out a short application for a P-EBT card. Families can apply between June 8, 2020, and June 30, 2020. If approved, families will receive a P-EBT card in the mail, which will arrive with the funds preloaded. 

Families in need of assistance accessing or using their P-EBT benefits are urged to contact the P-EBT Hotline at 651-431-4050 or 800-657-3698. If your family or someone you know needs additional ongoing assistance accessing healthy foods, please contact your local tribal or county human services office, visit ApplyMN, or call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 888-711-1151.    
Click here to read a letter with additional details:  P-EBT Special Food Benefit

Students, return your materials! Thursday is the last formal collection day. Feel free to drop off devices and school items this afternoon (Wed., June 3), also.
Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2020
The USC Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 2:00 PM with Sunday, June 7, at 12:00 PM (Noon) as a rain date.
The ceremony will be broadcast on KBEW 1560 AM and will also be live-streamed and recorded.  The link for the livestream of the ceremony will be posted on the USC Website and Facebook page.  The ceremony is not open to the public.  

End-of-Year Staff Parade -- Wed., June 3rd USC Staff members are excited to celebrate the end of this school year with a staff parade through our USC communities.  Here are the estimated times we will be in each community on Wednesday, June 3rd.  A map of our route through each town can be found here.  If you are able to come out for the parade, please practice social distancing guidelines and stay safe!

Easton 1:15-1:25 pm

Bricelyn 1:45-1:55 pm

Kiester 2:05-2:15 pm

Walters 2:25-2:30 pm

Freeborn 2:50-3:00 pm
Wells 3:15-3:35 pm

USC Letter Explaining End-of-Year Collection of Materials, iPads, and Chromebooks
This letter was sent to families via JMC email, also.
Collection begins June 1.
Letter About End-of-Year Collection 2020

Second Grade Animal Fair Projects




Congratulations, USC Preschool Graduates, and thank you, Mrs. O'Rourke, for sharing this video: USC Academic Honors and Athletic Recognition Virtual Ceremony!  Congratulations to all of our Seniors on their achievements in the classroom and on the field of play! We are proud of you. Click here to view accompanying program:
Program for 2020 Honors and Athletic Recognition Program
2020 USC ATHLETE SLIDESHOW Video This year's USC ATHLETES are honored in this touching video created by Renae O'Rourke.  We are proud of our USC athletes and how they represent our school. 

CONGRATULATIONS, USC CLASS OF 2020! Enjoy this video made to honor you. Special thanks to Mrs. Christianson, Mrs. Oltman, and all of the participants who wish the best for this year's graduates.
Students, do you need something from Reggie's Locker? if so, click below and request the items such as shampoo or deodorant that you need:

Click here to locate documents from USC Social Workers: COVID-19 Documents

PLEASE READ:  Updated Distance Learning Letters to Families from Principals Click the Links below:
Elementary Distance Learning Plan Letter to Families (4/29/20) High School Distance Learning Plan Letter to Families (4/30/20)
Click the links below to read important notices from 
USC's Elementary and High School Principals
USC ELEMENTARY LETTER TO FAMILIES (3-20-20)
USC HIGH SCHOOL LETTER TO FAMILIES (3-20-20)

Attention, USC Students:
Your teachers miss seeing you every day, so they--along with other staff members--have created a video to show what they have been doing this week.

The kitchen staff might be preparing meals a little differently, the bus drivers are transporting sack lunches instead of students, but your teachers remain devoted to your education. Along with practicing new skills, they are preparing lessons they are anxious to share with you. Until we are together again, have fun, practice your Rebel Rights of Responsibility, Respect, and Safety--and, most important now, Stay Healthy!