The Club’s Choice Fundraiser items will arrive on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Please stop by to pick up your items, so you have them for Thanksgiving. Thank you for supporting USC Elementary!
Parent–Teacher Conferences are coming up for Grades 7-12 on December 4th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Substitute Educators Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible substitutes who step in, support our students, and keep learning moving forward. Your flexibility, patience, and dedication make a huge difference every single day. Thank you for all you do!
Today we celebrate the incredible substitutes who step in, support our students, and keep learning moving forward. Your flexibility, patience, and dedication make a huge difference every single day. Thank you for all you do!
Open Gym will be held Sundays from 2-4pm beginning 12/07/25!
Happy Education Support Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the amazing staff who keep our schools running—our paraprofessionals, office teams, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, tech support, and so many more. Thank you for the heart, dedication, and care you bring to our students every single day. We appreciate you!
Today we celebrate the amazing staff who keep our schools running—our paraprofessionals, office teams, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, tech support, and so many more. Thank you for the heart, dedication, and care you bring to our students every single day. We appreciate you!
Thanksgiving Break is next week! Just a reminder that there is no school during Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the time with family and friends!
JOIN US Thursday Dec 4th for a free showing of "Screenagers Under The Influence"! This movie addresses vaping, drugs and alcohol in the digital age. It's a must see for everyone!
Scholarships are a great way to help cover the costs of college, but it can feel hard to know where to find them or how to apply. Register for this free session to learn about applying for scholarships! bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
🍎 Now Hiring: Cafeteria Supervisor! 🍎
United South Central Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor (2 hours/day, 10:45 AM–12:45 PM) to help create a safe, positive lunch environment. Pay is $16.70–$20.00/hour.
Responsibilities:
✅ Supervise students during lunch
✅ Support positive behavior and routines
✅ Help lunchroom run smoothly
Apply by sending a letter of interest and references to jtaylor@unitedsouthcentral.org or mail to:
USC Schools, PO Box 312, Wells, MN 56097
More info here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/cafeteria-supervisor
United South Central Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor (2 hours/day, 10:45 AM–12:45 PM) to help create a safe, positive lunch environment. Pay is $16.70–$20.00/hour.
Responsibilities:
✅ Supervise students during lunch
✅ Support positive behavior and routines
✅ Help lunchroom run smoothly
Apply by sending a letter of interest and references to jtaylor@unitedsouthcentral.org or mail to:
USC Schools, PO Box 312, Wells, MN 56097
More info here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/cafeteria-supervisor
🌟 It’s American Education Week! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize the amazing work happening every day in our school. Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community for your partnership and support!
The USC FCCLA and Student Government are hosting a food drive from November 17-25! We encourage everyone to donate certain items each day, but any donation is welcome. Please take a look at the attached posters for more details, and note that prizes are available for both Elementary and High School students!
It was another successful afternoon for the USC Activities Service Initiative!
Yesterday, members of the USC Vex Robotics team traveled to the Shepherds Inn to bowl with the residents. Congrats to Team 2 for winning by 5 pins, but all participants were winners based on the smiles and laughs throughout!
#prideUSC
Yesterday, members of the USC Vex Robotics team traveled to the Shepherds Inn to bowl with the residents. Congrats to Team 2 for winning by 5 pins, but all participants were winners based on the smiles and laughs throughout!
#prideUSC
📅 We want your input!
Even though the 2026–2027 school year is still a ways off, planning begins now. As part of this process, we’re gathering authentic input from families to help shape next year’s academic calendar.
Your perspective matters as we work to find the right balance for our students, families, and school community.
👉 Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLUa4yw8zOxRjBSk_JxIeoi3OER2iWeH_3-SX_MkudZrlONA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117179040014611301815
Even though the 2026–2027 school year is still a ways off, planning begins now. As part of this process, we’re gathering authentic input from families to help shape next year’s academic calendar.
Your perspective matters as we work to find the right balance for our students, families, and school community.
👉 Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLUa4yw8zOxRjBSk_JxIeoi3OER2iWeH_3-SX_MkudZrlONA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117179040014611301815
🎉 Happy National Community Education Day! 🎉
Today, November 13th, we celebrate National Community Education Day — a time to recognize the incredible impact of lifelong learning and community connections.
We want to give a special shoutout to our own Laura Foley, United South Central’s Community Education Director, for her dedication to creating opportunities that bring learners of all ages together. From youth enrichment and adult classes to family programs and community events, Laura’s leadership helps make USC a hub for growth and connection.
Thank you, Laura, for all that you do to strengthen our school and community! ❤️💙
Today, November 13th, we celebrate National Community Education Day — a time to recognize the incredible impact of lifelong learning and community connections.
We want to give a special shoutout to our own Laura Foley, United South Central’s Community Education Director, for her dedication to creating opportunities that bring learners of all ages together. From youth enrichment and adult classes to family programs and community events, Laura’s leadership helps make USC a hub for growth and connection.
Thank you, Laura, for all that you do to strengthen our school and community! ❤️💙
Juniors! Junior/Parent night is Wednesday, November 12 at 6pm! This is a great time to learn about planning for the next 18 months of high school and beyond. See you there!
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📚 Elementary Conferences – November 20, 25 & 26, 2025 📚
We invite families to join us for conferences to meet with teachers and learn more about your student’s progress!
K–4 families: Conference times were mailed home.
5–6 families: Conference details were emailed by your child’s teacher.
If you have any questions, please call the elementary office. We look forward to seeing you!
We invite families to join us for conferences to meet with teachers and learn more about your student’s progress!
K–4 families: Conference times were mailed home.
5–6 families: Conference details were emailed by your child’s teacher.
If you have any questions, please call the elementary office. We look forward to seeing you!
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Program 🇺🇸
Please join us as we honor those who have served our country.
🗓 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 USC Gymnasium
All community members are welcome to attend. Thank you to all Veterans for your service and sacrifice!
Please join us as we honor those who have served our country.
🗓 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 USC Gymnasium
All community members are welcome to attend. Thank you to all Veterans for your service and sacrifice!
It's School Psychology Week! Huge thanks to Mike, our School Psychologist, for all the care, insight, and support. We appreciate everything you do!
🕰 Reminder!
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend — don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night!
Enjoy the extra hour of your weekend from all of us at USC!
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend — don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night!
Enjoy the extra hour of your weekend from all of us at USC!
It was a great day in Hayfield at the Gopher Conference Leadership Summit with motivational speaker Rick Rassier and his message on taking it to the NEXT LEVEL!
#prideUSC