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!
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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.
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
In this month’s article, he provides updates on district happenings, reflects on the progress we’re seeing across our schools, and looks ahead to what’s next for United South Central Schools.
You can read the full article here:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/c942b0a0-dd16-48b2-9278-3bcea71bd915/February-2026---Newspaper-Article--4.pdf?disposition=inline
We started off the morning with another great send-off ceremony in Rebel Country!
View the ceremony here.
Longhorn Junior Noah Gonzalez qualified for the 2026 Class AA Individual State Wrestling Tournament at 139 pounds after a runner-up finish in the Section 2AA meet last weekend. He will begin State Wrestling action tomorrow at 11:00am at the Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul.
If you can't make it to St. Paul, you can follow Noah's progress and access other Tournament resources here: https://theguillotine.com/2026-high-school-tournament-time/
In addition to Noah, the USC VEX Robotics team 55301A: Traffic Guardians also qualified for the State Competition after finishing in the top 20% of available skill score slots. The Traffic Guardians team consists of 4 USC students: Jada Goldman, Brody Winstead, Savannah Edwards, and Noah Hartmann. They will compete at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud on March 5-6.
If you can't make it to St. Cloud, you can catch all the action via livestream at the following link: https://www.robotevents.com/robot-competitions/vex-robotics-competition/RE-V5RC-25-1779.html#general-info
Best of luck to both Noah and the Traffic Guardians as they represent the Longhorns and the Rebels at State over the next couple of weekends!
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Our March United South Central Activities Calendar is ready to print and share so you can stay on top of all the events, games, and activities happening this month! 🗓️
👉 Download your copy here:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/9ae4c32a-fdf2-4499-9ba7-9150555dc532/Printable-Calendar-Mar26.pdf?disposition=inline
We truly appreciate the thoughtful questions, careful consideration of the information shared, and the meaningful conversations focused on what’s best for our students. The level of engagement throughout the evening reflected the strong pride and commitment our community has for USC and its future. Please continue to check here and our website for more information and next steps as we continue to move through our planning process!
Thank you for being part of the conversation and for helping shape the future of United South Central Schools!
Our Rebel Speech Team competed in the Scarlet Invitational at Mankato West. Up against some of the best & biggest schools in the Southern region, we had amazing results!
Duo Interpretation (Novice)
- Cameron Swehla & Wheylan Haney 4th Place
Humorous Interpretation (Novice)
- Aiden Edwards 4th Place
Prose Interpretation (Novice)
- Kier Haney 5th Place
Creative Expression (Novice)
- Liam Todd 6th Place
Celebrate Public Schools Week at USC!
February 23-27
This week, we’re proud to celebrate Public Schools Week, a time to recognize the incredible work happening every day in our classrooms and the students, staff, families, and community members who make United South Central a great place to learn.
Public Schools Week is part of the national #HereForTheKids campaign, highlighting the strength, impact, and potential of public education. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories and moments that showcase what makes USC special.
Thank you for supporting our schools and helping us celebrate public education.
March 12, 2026 is Kindergarten Round Up! Call the Elementary Office at (507)553-5810 to schedule a time to come in.
The State Send-Off for our BEA/USC Gymnasts was a success this morning at United South Central!
See the full ceremony here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P9ez8rsP9Y3-earKVmkKqfo8I20IbgfX/view
Best of luck to both Parker Stallman and Mariah Anderson as they compete in the Class A Individual State Gymnastics Meet on Saturday, February 21st @ 6:00pm at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown St. Paul!
Can't make the State Meet? Catch all the action at https://nspn.tv/MSHSL, or follow all routines and scores at www.mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/gymnastics-girls under the 'Live Results' tab.
#BuccaneersUnited #BEAUSCgymnastics
United South Central Schools is looking for an Evening Custodian! If you’re dependable, like working in a team environment, and want a great place to work — we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply or learn more here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/evening-custodian
Please share with anyone who might be interested! 💼✨
Rain or shine, they safely transport our students each day with patience, care, and a friendly smile. From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, they are the first and last school faces many of our children see.
Thank you for keeping our kids safe and for being such an important part of our school family. Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 👏
We look forward to hearing your thoughts as we continue this important conversation!
📍 Golden Bubble Event Center
🕕 Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.
🧸 Childcare provided!
