Congratulations to USC's four students who participated in the Dorian Vocal Music Festival over the last couple of days on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, IA! #prideUSC

Reminder: No School next Monday, January 20, 2025. Enjoy the long weekend!

We were grateful to have had Senator Gene Dornink visit United South Central as part of the Principal for a Day program! Senator Dornink spent the afternoon visiting classrooms and witnessing the amazing things our students are achieving firsthand. Thank you, Senator Dornink!

Today we celebrate Officer DJ and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Officer DJ does an amazing job connecting with our students and taking care of all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our school and students safe. Thank you!

Tuesday, January 14 at 7pm (Virtual) In Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! If you are an undocumented student, you will not complete the FAFSA -- but you may still be eligible to receive State financial aid and in-state resident tuition by submitting the Minnesota Dream Act application. We will provide insight on specific sections of your application, tips to avoid common errors and more. Financial aid experts will be available to answer your questions in the Q & A during the session. https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D7hQN2fDS0GGXcrLacuOMw#/registration

New webinars for topics regarding Financial Aid, FAFSA, Dream Act and Scholarship will be happening in January!

Tuesday, January 7 at 7pm (Virtual) In Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most commonly used form - and is for students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. We will provide insight on specific sections of your application, tips to avoid common errors and more. Financial aid experts will be available to answer your questions in the Q & A during the session. https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D7hQN2fDS0GGXcrLacuOMw#/registration

We're hiring! United South Central School District is looking for an Evening Custodian to join our team! 📅 Hours: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM 💰 Pay: $16.70–$20.80/hour 📍 Location: USC Public Schools, Wells, MN Apply now! Details here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/evening-custodian

Our Big Rebel Mentors had a holiday party with their elementary Little Rebels on Thursday. They spent time making holiday crafts and sharing a snack together. 70+ high school and elementary students are participating in the program this year!

Juniors have been creating Children's Books based on the novel they read in class. This past week, they brought them to the Kindergarten classes to share them! They also answered questions and asked the Kindergarteners about the characters to foster comprehension.

USC's 2024 food drive resulted in a victory for the 10th-grade class, who donated the most items of all USC's grades. All grades donated a total of 765 items. Today, the 10th grade class celebrated with a pizza party! Thank you Jake's Pizza of Wells for donating their pizzas!

At its December meeting, the USC School Board approved the formation of a community-based Facilities Taskforce to evaluate our district’s space needs and explore potential solutions, including possible building modifications. This group will collaborate to develop recommendations that align with shared goals and help USC best serve our students. Community involvement is essential to this process. Please see the attached flyer for more details on the taskforce’s purpose, process, and how you can stay informed along the way. https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/facilities

🚍🎉 After 17 incredible years of safely driving students at United South Central Schools, Bus Driver Lee Schumann is retiring! Thank you, Lee, for your dedication, kindness, and service. We wish you a joyful and well-deserved retirement!

The USC Jazz Band entertained students during lunch before the Holiday break.

USC Schools Calendar Update! 📅 The January 2025 printable calendar for United South Central Schools is now available! Stay on top of important dates, including athletic events, concerts, school breaks, and more. 👉 Get your copy here: https://5il.co/33ndu Please note that the calendar may be updated, so check the USC website or app regularly for any changes. We hope this helps you stay organized and informed throughout the month! 🗓️

The 4th grade designed and constructed parade floats in Mrs. Stevermer's class. The entire school was invited to vote on their favorite float. Great job to everyone! 🎉 And the Winners Are... 🎉 🥉 3rd Place tie between Cameron & Jerard's MN Sports float and Ariana & Cristopher's Winnie the Pooh Float 🥈2nd place was Allie and Piper's Taylor Swift Float 🏆 1st place was Isaac's Rudolph and Santa Float.

Junior High Knowledge Bowl concluded their season at the Regional Competition yesterday with two top 20 finishes! Team Zomp - 5th Place Alexis A., Aiden E., Ben S., Harrison C., and Noah H. Team Tea - 18th Place Alexander O., Octavio H., Kaylee L., Jerome Y., Nevaeh C. Congrats to Coach Scruggs and all participants on a great season! #prideUSC

It's hockey season in Minnesota, and yesterday representatives of the MR/USC Longhorn Wrestling team traveled to the Shepherd's Inn to take on some highly competitive residents in Pool Noodle Hockey! #prideUSC #HornsUp

🌟 Last week, 4th grade students took part in an exciting coding adventure with Mrs. Stevermer to celebrate Computer Science Education Week! 💻🌟

❄️ Winter Break Alert! ❄️ USC Schools will be on winter break from December 23rd to January 1st. School resumes on Thursday, January 2nd! Enjoy the holidays and we'll see you in the new year! 🎉