The 9-12 Student Government was excited to host Spring Week at USC! Take a look at pictures of our events, including a district-wide spring snack, a trivia competition, a drawing contest, and Bingo!
April Break Reminder
There will be no school on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6 for Spring Break. Classes resume Tuesday, April 7.
Superintendent Topinka’s March update in the Faribault County Register is now available!
Take a few minutes to check out the full update here:
👉 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/fd178358-08ea-46fa-bee5-d660f3d83c75/March-2026-Update-4.pdf?disposition=inline
#USCPride #FinishStrong #USCRebels
Take a few minutes to check out the full update here:
👉 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/fd178358-08ea-46fa-bee5-d660f3d83c75/March-2026-Update-4.pdf?disposition=inline
#USCPride #FinishStrong #USCRebels
United South Central Elementary is hiring!
We are looking for a Title I Elementary Teacher to join our student-centered team for the 2026–2027 school year. This position focuses on providing targeted reading and math support to help students grow and succeed.
At USC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that values strong relationships, professional growth, and doing what’s best for kids.
✔️ Competitive salary and benefits
✔️ Strong mentoring and professional development
✔️ Positive, team-oriented culture
If you’re passionate about making a difference for all learners, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply by sending your materials to Mrs. Jennifer Taylor at jtaylor@unitedsouthcentral.org
We are looking for a Title I Elementary Teacher to join our student-centered team for the 2026–2027 school year. This position focuses on providing targeted reading and math support to help students grow and succeed.
At USC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that values strong relationships, professional growth, and doing what’s best for kids.
✔️ Competitive salary and benefits
✔️ Strong mentoring and professional development
✔️ Positive, team-oriented culture
If you’re passionate about making a difference for all learners, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply by sending your materials to Mrs. Jennifer Taylor at jtaylor@unitedsouthcentral.org
The spring sports seasons are right around the corner, and lower level Baseball/Softball are in need of umpires for their games.
If interested, available, and wanting to contribute to the USC student-athlete experience, please reach out!
#prideUSC
If interested, available, and wanting to contribute to the USC student-athlete experience, please reach out!
#prideUSC
📢 Now Hiring – United South Central Schools (Wells, MN)
USC is seeking a School Social Worker or Counselor (1.0 FTE) for the 2025–2026 school year.
This is a new position made possible through state funding—not due to any staff departure.
👉 Note: Full-time status is guaranteed for the 2026–2027 school year only, with continuation dependent on future funding.
Join a collaborative PreK–12 team serving ~740 students with a strong, student-centered approach.
💼 Salary: $52,126–$84,471
🔗 Apply here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/ssw
📧 Or send materials to: ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org
Make a difference at USC!
USC is seeking a School Social Worker or Counselor (1.0 FTE) for the 2025–2026 school year.
This is a new position made possible through state funding—not due to any staff departure.
👉 Note: Full-time status is guaranteed for the 2026–2027 school year only, with continuation dependent on future funding.
Join a collaborative PreK–12 team serving ~740 students with a strong, student-centered approach.
💼 Salary: $52,126–$84,471
🔗 Apply here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/ssw
📧 Or send materials to: ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org
Make a difference at USC!
March 23 - 27 is Spring Week at USC! Check out our dress-up days for all students and staff!
United South Central Schools will start two hours late tomorrow, March 17, due to the condition of back roads across the district. Morning preschool will be canceled.
We are hopeful that additional daylight will allow road conditions to improve and help ensure a safe trip to school for our students and staff. Please travel carefully in the morning.
We are hopeful that additional daylight will allow road conditions to improve and help ensure a safe trip to school for our students and staff. Please travel carefully in the morning.
Attention Rebel Country:
Because of the inclement weather and poor road conditions, all USC athletic practices and after school activities have been canceled for Monday, March 16.
Stay safe out there!
Because of the inclement weather and poor road conditions, all USC athletic practices and after school activities have been canceled for Monday, March 16.
Stay safe out there!
Students in our Modern US History course participated in their last experiential history lesson of the year. They made "Trench Cake," a treat that was occasionally sent to American and British soldiers in the trenches during the First World War. Thank you to the USC Education Foundation for funding this wonderful lesson.
USC Families – We Want Your Feedback!
Each year, United South Central asks families to complete our “Desired Daily Experience” survey. This short survey helps us measure our progress on the goals in our strategic plan and ensures we are staying focused on what matters most to our students and families.
A few years ago, you told us what you expect from United South Central — things like students feeling safe and included, strong communication with families, meaningful relationships with staff, consistent expectations, and opportunities for students to grow academically and through activities. This survey helps us check in on how well we are delivering on those expectations and where we can continue to improve.
Your feedback directly helps guide our planning, priorities, and future decisions as a district. The survey only takes a few minutes, and responses are reviewed in aggregate to give us an overall picture of how we are doing.
If you have a few minutes, please consider sharing your perspective.
Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/SKxuChZddFJrv1fq7
Each year, United South Central asks families to complete our “Desired Daily Experience” survey. This short survey helps us measure our progress on the goals in our strategic plan and ensures we are staying focused on what matters most to our students and families.
A few years ago, you told us what you expect from United South Central — things like students feeling safe and included, strong communication with families, meaningful relationships with staff, consistent expectations, and opportunities for students to grow academically and through activities. This survey helps us check in on how well we are delivering on those expectations and where we can continue to improve.
Your feedback directly helps guide our planning, priorities, and future decisions as a district. The survey only takes a few minutes, and responses are reviewed in aggregate to give us an overall picture of how we are doing.
If you have a few minutes, please consider sharing your perspective.
Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/SKxuChZddFJrv1fq7
USC students on the 2026 USC Music Trip enjoyed a stop at the City Museum in St. Louis. Students on the Music Trip will enjoy an electrifying performance of Stomp at the Fabulous Fox Theater, visit the Gateway Arch, tour the Meramec Caves and the National Blues Museum, visit the St. Louis Zoo, enjoy a concert by the Ariana String quartet, as well as attend music clinics at McKendree University. Students are being able to enjoy many music-filled experiences this week.
Reminder for USC Families
There will be no school at United South Central on Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16.
We hope everyone enjoys the break and uses the time to rest and recharge. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 17.
There will be no school at United South Central on Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16.
We hope everyone enjoys the break and uses the time to rest and recharge. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 17.
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight—Daylight Saving Time starts tomorrow, March 8, 2026!
STATE BOUND!
USC's Knowledge Bowl team of Wyatt, Ian, Maddex, and Seth (Wyatt and Jonathan, not picture) took 2nd place at the Regional Competition today in Mankato to punch their ticket to the big dance in April!
#prideUSC
USC's Knowledge Bowl team of Wyatt, Ian, Maddex, and Seth (Wyatt and Jonathan, not picture) took 2nd place at the Regional Competition today in Mankato to punch their ticket to the big dance in April!
#prideUSC
Hard to believe, but spring sports in Rebel Country are right around the corner!
Please note the Softball UPDATE, with Junior High starting a week later on March 16.
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Keep up with USC this month! Superintendent Topinka’s March update has news on testing, upcoming activities, and plans for our schools: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/fd178358-08ea-46fa-bee5-d660f3d83c75/March-2026-Update-4.pdf?disposition=inline
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K–12 will take place on Tuesday, March 10th from 3:30–6:00 PM.
Please note this is a change from our originally published school calendar. Thank you for adjusting with us — we’re excited for a great evening of partnership and conversation.
This week we celebrate School Social Work Week and recognize the incredible impact our school social workers make every single day! Thank you to our dedicated school social workers for being advocates, listeners, and champions for our students and families. We appreciate you today and every day!
As we continue the conversation around our facilities expansion, we want our entire USC community to stay informed and engaged. Transparency is important to us, and we are committed to sharing information every step of the way.
On the front page of our website, you’ll find a “Facilities Project Process” tab that outlines each step completed so far. We will continue updating this page as the process moves forward.
If you have any questions — big or small — please reach out. We truly welcome the conversation.
Taylor Topinka
Superintendent
United South Central Schools
Phone: (507) 553-3134
Email: ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org
On the front page of our website, you’ll find a “Facilities Project Process” tab that outlines each step completed so far. We will continue updating this page as the process moves forward.
If you have any questions — big or small — please reach out. We truly welcome the conversation.
Taylor Topinka
Superintendent
United South Central Schools
Phone: (507) 553-3134
Email: ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org
