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!”

Special Message for Families: Come stretch your food budget at the Ruby's Pantry food distribution on Saturday, October 24, at the Evangelical Free Church from 10:00am-11:30am . Your wait time in line is less when you arrive during the designated time - do not come early. This will be a Drive-Thru  distribution - guests will stay in their cars and the food will be loaded into the trunks. Please have your car trunk Empty and Cleaned out so there is ample space for the food - No Baskets necessary. There is a $20 donation per share and you receive LOTS of groceries. There is no income or residency requirement - everyone is welcome!
There will be No Restroom facilities open to the public.

Letter to Families re: Concern About County COVID Numbers and Possibility of "Hybrid Learning" (10.13.20) : Hybrid Learning Possibility
"UNITED WE MASK" : USC Students, thank you for practicing the COVID protocols! Keep up the good work: Practice social distancing, hand washing, and "masking up" for everyone's health!



To view the live streams of USC Volleyball and Football games, go to USC's YouTube Channel: USC YOUTUBE CHANNEL

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION FOR USC STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: We are thankful we have been able to stay with the in-person learning model this year.  To help us sustain this model, which includes both in-person and distance learners, the school board approved Wednesday, October 14th, as a non-instructional teacher workday.  There will be no instruction (in-person or distance learning), meal deliveries, or child care on this day. We appreciate the cooperation, flexibility, and support you have offered as we continue to navigate teaching and learning in the age of Covid-19. School will resume on Tuesday, October 20th Thank You and Stay Safe! USC Admin Team


New Resources for Families from the USC Health Office (9/16/20) `

COVID-19 Decision Tree... 8_31_20.pdf Covid-MDH Decision Tree--SPANISH.pdf Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms.pdf Covid-MDH Attendance Guide for Parents and Families 9_10_20.pdf
Click here: USC Distance Learning Help for Staff and Students Copies of 20-21 Communication with Families on COVID Concerns, Links to Recordings, and "How-To" Information

USC Return to Learn
Expectations and Protocols for Students and Staff in Fall 2020
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Links to 7th and 9th Grade Orientation Videos:

7th Grade Orientation Zoom Recording (9/2/20)
9th Grade Orientation Zoom Recording (9/2/20)
August Communication with Families:

Link to Kindergarten Staggered Start Letter (8/27/20)

Link to Elementary Orientation Letter (8/27/20)
Link to USC Letter to Families (8/20/20)
Link to USC 2020-21 Learning Plan Slides (8/20/20)

Notice of Filing Dates for Election to the School Board The filing period is between July 28 and August 11 at 5 p.m.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2134

UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL

STATE OF MINNESOTA

              NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 2134 shall begin on July 28, 2020, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 11, 2020.
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  At that election, three members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.            Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 600 11^th St. SW, Wells, Minnesota. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 11, 2020.
Dated:  July 6, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/  Thomas Legred                                        
School District Clerk

Click to view the video Running for School Board Member:

Click to read USC's Administrators' Letter to Families (7/20/20): July 20,20 Letter to Families from Admin.pdf
USC 2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

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