United South Central School District

Our juniors had the chance to read to our kindergarteners again this year, sharing children’s books they created based on LaRose by Louise Erdrich. They turned it into a repeated read-aloud experience—reading, answering questions, rereading, and checking for understanding. A great example of learning across grade levels!
Here are a few pics from the day! 📸

4 days ago, USC Schools

Congratulations to Dr. Topinka, USC's 2025 pie-eating champion! He is now our back-to-back champion (2024-2025)! 7-12 grade students participated today in a range of fun activities before the break.

4 days ago, Brett Neel

Principal Bye’s December High School Newsletter is out! 🎄 Please take a few minutes to read updates, highlights, and important reminders as we head into winter break.

https://app.smore.com/n/yv63w

4 days ago, Taylor Topinka

**UPDATE (3:00pm)**

Weather Related Sports Announcement (12/18):

Gymnastics vs. Pipestone Area has been postponed at this time. Makeup date TBD.

Boys Basketball vs. Medford has also been postponed at this time. Makeup date TOMORROW (12/19/25)!

All practices have also been canceled at this time.

Stay safe out there, Rebels!

9 days ago, Joe Kuechenmeister

Yesterday afternoon members of USC's FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Chapter made the short trip to Parkview Care Center to decorate Christmas cookies with the residents!

#prideUSC

10 days ago, Joe Kuechenmeister

USC FCCLA and Student Government members traveled to Chanhassen to participate in meal packing with Feed My Starving Children. All volunteers in our session packed a total of 159 boxes, which adds up to 34,344 meals for those in need. USC students filled 67 of those boxes, each with 216 servings of nutritious food. That means USC students packed 14,472 meals!

12 days ago, Brett Neel

Winter Break Reminder
United South Central Schools will be on Winter Break from December 24th through January 2nd.
Students return on Monday, January 5th.
We hope all of our USC families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday season!

12 days ago, Taylor Topinka

The USC January 2026 Printable Activities Calendar is ready to go! Use the link below to download your copy and stay connected with all the events happening this month.

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/9d4fc568-2a30-438f-bcb3-e63f3c432bfb/Printable-Calendar-Jan26.pdf?disposition=inline

14 days ago, Taylor Topinka

Get into the holiday spirit before our winter break! 9-12 Student Government created some fun dress-up days for all students and staff. See the attached document to view these festive days!

15 days ago, Brett Neel

Happy Computer Science Education Week!
Our students have an amazing time exploring coding, problem-solving, and creativity! These photos are from Mrs. Stevermer's class hard at work. We love seeing our young learners grow as thinkers and creators!

17 days ago, Laura Foley

Weather Update: USC will start two hours late on Wednesday, December 10th due to high winds and freezing roads, with no breakfast or morning preschool, and we hope daylight will allow for safer travel into the building.

18 days ago, Taylor Topinka

USC Activities Update:

Due to impending weather and Triton closing school early, the Wrestling match vs. the Cobras has been postponed at this time.

Makeup date TBD.

18 days ago, Joe Kuechenmeister

Check out Superintendent Topinka’s December article in the Faribault County Register. A quick, easy update on what’s happening around USC as the year wraps up.

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/5ffcb4f3-926e-4c90-b177-6f6762259eb3/December%2C-2025---Newspaper-Article--3.pdf?disposition=inline

21 days ago, USC Schools

Juniors and Parents!

Tonight is the night for the additional Junior Meeting sponsored by ETS.
6-7pm
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/5073896068

See you there!

23 days ago, Kayt Klemek

Last night the United South Central 5th-12th grade Bands, under the direction of the Mr. Parker Haug, dazzled in their annual Holiday Concert!

#prideUSC

24 days ago, Joe Kuechenmeister

Congratulations to the December Renaissance Student of the Month, Mariah Anderson!

#prideUSC

25 days ago, Joe Kuechenmeister

Seniors and Parents!

Our 2nd Financial Aid Night is tonight, December 2. The information in this meeting is the same as the October meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!

6-8pm
HTTPS://MINNSTATE.ZOOM.US/J/94115969635

25 days ago, Kayt Klemek

Today we celebrate the importance of inclusive education and the incredible people who make it possible with Special Education Day. A thank you to our Special Education Coordinator, Mrs. Bertram, for her dedication and leadership. And a big shoutout to our amazing special education staff—your hard work and heart mean so much. We appreciate you all!

25 days ago, Laura Foley

December Superintendent Update
The December superintendent newsletter is now available! Take a moment to review this month’s updates, highlights, and what’s ahead for USC as we head into winter.
Read it here: https://aptg.co/vPYbYK

29 days ago, USC Schools

USC's 6-7 Days of Thanksgiving Food Drive went very well! USC families donated over 2,200 items to the Wells Area Food Shelf! Thank you to everyone who donated in support of our community.

about 1 month ago, Brett Neel