Seniors and their Families! The College Planning Series starts next Tuesday, September 30- sign up now to attend the sessions that interest you! https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f-E-GoF0Q2ChJhOjLCQYiQ#/registration
09/30/2025 @ 7pm – Explore College Options
10/07/2025 @ 7pm – Apply to College
10/14/2025 @ 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/21/2025 @ 7pm – FAFSA 101
10/28/2025 @ 7pm – Dream Act 101 (for students not eligible to file the FAFSA)
11/18/2025 @ 7pm – Scholarships 101
09/30/2025 @ 7pm – Explore College Options
10/07/2025 @ 7pm – Apply to College
10/14/2025 @ 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/21/2025 @ 7pm – FAFSA 101
10/28/2025 @ 7pm – Dream Act 101 (for students not eligible to file the FAFSA)
11/18/2025 @ 7pm – Scholarships 101
Homecoming is here! 📣 Join the fun and take part in our Rebel dress-up days next week.
Hey Rebel Country! Our latest message from Dr. Topinka is out in this week’s Faribault County Register.
We’re starting the 2025-26 school year with high energy here at United South Central — the halls are full, the classrooms are buzzing, and enrollment is growing.
Mark your calendars:
Monday, October 13 — Community meeting about facilities needs (we want your feedback)
Tuesday, October 21 — School Board meeting in Freeborn, as part of our effort to connect across the whole district.
Check out the full article here → https://5il.co/3pvn0
Thanks for all your support — it’s shaping up to be a great fall!
We’re starting the 2025-26 school year with high energy here at United South Central — the halls are full, the classrooms are buzzing, and enrollment is growing.
Mark your calendars:
Monday, October 13 — Community meeting about facilities needs (we want your feedback)
Tuesday, October 21 — School Board meeting in Freeborn, as part of our effort to connect across the whole district.
Check out the full article here → https://5il.co/3pvn0
Thanks for all your support — it’s shaping up to be a great fall!
Calling all Rebels! As our school grows, so does our vision for the future—and we want
YOU to be part of it.
Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, from 6–8:30 PM at
the Nasinec Event Center. Enjoy a meal while sharing your ideas to help shape the future
of United South Central Schools. Childcare will be provided!
Come for the meal. Stay for the conversation. Let’s plan for the future—together.
YOU to be part of it.
Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, from 6–8:30 PM at
the Nasinec Event Center. Enjoy a meal while sharing your ideas to help shape the future
of United South Central Schools. Childcare will be provided!
Come for the meal. Stay for the conversation. Let’s plan for the future—together.
The USC Student Government and FariCARES are excited to announce a Homecoming Dance for 9-12 Grade Rebel Students! This will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM in the High School. Students will be able to enjoy a DJ, snacks, prizes, and more for free as part of our homecoming celebration!
Today we give a big THANK YOU to the amazing IT team that keeps our school connected, our classrooms running smoothly, and our tech troubles solved (often before we even notice them!). Your behind-the-scenes work makes a huge difference in the learning journey of our students and the work of our teachers every single day. We appreciate you!
📢 We’re Hiring!
United South Central Schools is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our District Office team. This role is responsible for payroll processing, compliance, and supporting our staff with accuracy and professionalism.
💼 Full-time, office-based position
💲 Starting salary: $67,098 + competitive benefits
📅 Open until filled
Interested applicants, send materials to Superintendent Taylor Topinka at ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org.
USC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/payrollcoord
United South Central Schools is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our District Office team. This role is responsible for payroll processing, compliance, and supporting our staff with accuracy and professionalism.
💼 Full-time, office-based position
💲 Starting salary: $67,098 + competitive benefits
📅 Open until filled
Interested applicants, send materials to Superintendent Taylor Topinka at ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org.
USC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/payrollcoord
📣 USC is looking for Substitute Paraprofessionals!
If you have a high school diploma and are interested in working with school-aged students, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in our schools.
👉 Contact us today for more information!
If you have a high school diploma and are interested in working with school-aged students, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in our schools.
👉 Contact us today for more information!
USC Athletic Update (9/9):
Girls Tennis scheduled for this afternoon at LeSueur-Henderson has been postponed due to the rainy and wet conditions.
The match has been rescheduled for tomorrow (9/10) at LSH. It will be played at 3:30pm, and will be a Varsity Only match.
Go Rebels!
Girls Tennis scheduled for this afternoon at LeSueur-Henderson has been postponed due to the rainy and wet conditions.
The match has been rescheduled for tomorrow (9/10) at LSH. It will be played at 3:30pm, and will be a Varsity Only match.
Go Rebels!
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
United South Central Schools is seeking an Evening Custodian to join our team.
📅 Full-time, evening shift (2:30–11:00 PM)
💲 $16.70–$20.80 per hour
🏫 Help us keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming!
Learn more & apply here 👉 https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/custodial-lts
United South Central Schools is seeking an Evening Custodian to join our team.
📅 Full-time, evening shift (2:30–11:00 PM)
💲 $16.70–$20.80 per hour
🏫 Help us keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming!
Learn more & apply here 👉 https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/custodial-lts
2025 USC Homecoming shirts are on sale now!
Be sure to make your online purchases before the deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ midnight.
https://sparklingimagedesigns.com/REBELHOCO/shop/home
We're looking forward to Homecoming Week (Sept. 29-Oct. 3) here in Rebel Country!
#prideUSC
Be sure to make your online purchases before the deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ midnight.
https://sparklingimagedesigns.com/REBELHOCO/shop/home
We're looking forward to Homecoming Week (Sept. 29-Oct. 3) here in Rebel Country!
#prideUSC
🌟 Spotlight on New USC Teachers 🌟
We are excited to welcome several new staff members to the United South Central team this year! Please help us give a warm Rebel welcome to:
🎶 Paige Lang – Choir Teacher
🍎 Sam Chukuske – Preschool Teacher
📚 Maddie Trio – High School Teacher
🤝 Tami Bennett – MTSS Coordinator
⚽ Sam Klinger – Elementary Physical Education Teacher
📸 (Pictured left to right)
We’re so glad to have you join the Rebel family!
We are excited to welcome several new staff members to the United South Central team this year! Please help us give a warm Rebel welcome to:
🎶 Paige Lang – Choir Teacher
🍎 Sam Chukuske – Preschool Teacher
📚 Maddie Trio – High School Teacher
🤝 Tami Bennett – MTSS Coordinator
⚽ Sam Klinger – Elementary Physical Education Teacher
📸 (Pictured left to right)
We’re so glad to have you join the Rebel family!
The first day for middle and high school students is in the books! A great first day in Rebel Country.
The first day for middle and high school students is in the books! A great first day in Rebel Country.
Early release starts next week on Wednesday, September 10!
September is School Board Appreciation Month in Minnesota! Thank you to our dedicated school board members for the important work you do in supporting our students and community.
🚦 As the new school year begins this week, please keep in mind our updated traffic pattern and pick-up/drop-off points. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe and making arrival and dismissal run smoothly!
Happy Labor Day! Just a reminder: the first day of school for 7th–12th graders is Tuesday, September 2, and K–6th graders start Wednesday, September 3. We can’t wait to see all our students back in the building!
United South Central is fortunate to have a great group of substitutes as we begin the school year. The group was in for some beginning of the year training and updates today and we are so glad for this extraordinary group of individuals!
🗓 The September 2025 USC Printable Calendar is now available!
Click the link below to view, download, and print in an easy-to-use format: https://5il.co/3opsm
Stay up to date on all USC events and activities this month!
Click the link below to view, download, and print in an easy-to-use format: https://5il.co/3opsm
Stay up to date on all USC events and activities this month!
