United South Central School District

Rebel Country, In addition to all activities being cancelled for tonight, please make note of the following reschedules at this time: Softball (Varsity Only) @ WEM - 4/30 @ 4:30pm Softball (JV & 7/8 Combo) @ WEM - 5/19 @ 4:30pm Softball (Varsity/JV) vs. Randolph - 5/12 @ 4:30/6:00pm Softball (7/8) vs. Randolph - 5/12 @ 4:30/5:45pm Baseball (Varsity Only) @ Randolph - 4/30 @ 4:30pm And a reminder that all schedule changes can also be found here: https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/3/date/2025-04-28/view/week/ Here's to hoping things improve for the remainder of the spring!

🎉 PROM & GRAND MARCH 🎉 Join us this Saturday, May 3rd, at the USC Auditorium for an unforgettable evening! 🕓 Grand March begins at 4:00 PM 🎟️ Admission: $2.00 Come cheer on our students as they make their grand entrance — we can't wait to see you there!

United South Central Schools will dismiss at the regular time today. However, due to ongoing weather conditions, all after-school activities are canceled. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day and will communicate any further updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

📣 We're Hiring! Join the USC Team! 📣 United South Central Schools is looking for a passionate and dedicated educator to serve as our Curriculum Coordinator/Dean of Students (TOSA) for the 2025-2026 school year. 📚✨ This 1.0 FTE position is a great opportunity to work alongside a student-centered team committed to excellence, growth, and equity in education. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of learning at USC, we want to hear from you! 📍 Position: Curriculum Coordinator/Dean of Students (Teacher on Special Assignment) 📅 Start: 2025-2026 School Year 💼 Full-Time (1.0 FTE) ➡️ Learn more and apply here: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/curriculum-dean

The USCEA is accepting applications for their scholarship. Find the scholarship requirements and application at https://sites.google.com/unitedsouthcentral.org/kaytklemek

It’s National Student Leadership Week! Big shoutout to all the captains, officers, and student government reps — your energy, ideas, and dedication to leading and making a difference don’t go unnoticed. Keep shining and leading the way!

🚨 UPDATED ATHLETIC ALERT – April 24 🚨 Due to ongoing weather conditions, tonight’s golf meet in Triton has been CANCELLED, and both baseball and softball games have now been POSTPONED. 🌧️⚾🥎 We’ll share rescheduled dates as soon as they’re available. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of USC activities! Stay safe and dry, Rebel fans!

🚨 UPDATED ATHLETIC ALERT – April 24 🚨 Due to ongoing weather conditions, tonight’s golf meet in Triton has been CANCELLED, and both baseball and softball games have now been POSTPONED. 🌧️⚾🥎 We’ll share rescheduled dates as soon as they’re available. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of USC activities! Stay safe and dry, Rebel fans! We’ll share any additional updates as needed. Thanks for your continued support of USC activities!

📣 We're Hiring! United South Central Schools is seeking a full-time Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join our student-centered team for the 2025-2026 school year. If you're passionate about promoting health, fitness, and fun for kids, we'd love to hear from you! 📅 Position: 1.0 FTE Elementary Phy Ed/DAPE Teacher 📍 Location: USC Public Schools 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/pe Come be a part of a supportive, engaging learning community where students come first!

Another Speech Announcement! We got official word we are headed to NIETOC (National Individual Events of Champions), also known as National! Four students were approved: Joshua Brooks, Dramatic Interp/Duet Acting Nia Loonan, Duet Acting Danyelle Dickson, Dramatic Prose/Duet Acting Jaelyn Stangler, Duet Acting The tournament is May 15th-18th in Kansas City, MO. at Liberty High School.

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 United South Central Schools is profoundly thankful for the dedication, organization, and heart our administrative professionals bring to our district every single day. From greeting families with warm smiles to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, you are the backbone of our schools. Please join us in celebrating and thanking these amazing team members today, April 23, 2025—their commitment fuels our mission to serve every student, every day.

Athletics Weather Update (4/21): Due to the wet conditions from the rain over the weekend, there have been some changes to our Activities schedule. Golf (B/G) @ Hayfield - Cancelled JH Softball (7/8) @ Triton - Cancelled JH Baseball (7/8) vs. Triton - Location changed to Half Moon Park. All other events are on as originally scheduled. Softball (V/JV) @ Triton Baseball (V/JV) vs. Triton JH Track @ BEA #RollRebs

Athletics Weather Update (4/17): Due to the impending storms and rainy weather, there have been some changes to today's sporting events. Golf (JH/JV) @ NRHEG - Postponed Baseball (V/JV/8/7) @ Randolph - Postponed Softball (V/JV/8/7) vs. Randolph - Postponed Makeup dates TBD.

A reminder that April 18-21 is Easter Break at USC. Enjoy your long weekend, Rebels!

Last week, 8th grade students had the opportunity to participate in the Mobile Health Lab. Each station had an interactive participation component so students had hands-on experiences learning about different health care careers. We are thankful for our volunteers who came to help that day- Rasmussen Nursing Students, CEDA, Kim Mueller from the South Central Service Cooperative and our very own USC High School students who are taking health science classes this year!

📣 REMINDER: School Board Meeting Tonight The United South Central School Board will meet tonight at 5:30 PM at the Bricelyn Community Center. All are welcome to attend!

On to State! USC Senior Josh Brooks punched his ticket to the State Speech Meet over the weekend after placing 3rd in Dramatic Interp at the Section 2A Meet at JWP. Josh will compete in the Class A competition at Shakopee High School on Friday, April 25th! #prideUSC

🌟✨ United South Central Prom 2025 ✨🌟 Join us for a magical evening under the stars! 📅 Saturday, May 3rd 📍 USC Auditorium 🎉 Grand March begins at 4:00 PM 💵 $2 Admission Fee 🌌 This year’s theme: A Starry Night Come support our students and enjoy the elegance and excitement of Prom 2025 as they shine bright on this unforgettable night! 💫

We did it! Speech Sections at JWP complete. We are advancing to State with Josh Brooks in Dramatic Interpretation! I am so proud of the entire team for trying this new Sport at USC, and truly growing into amazing competitors. Results: Josh Brooks, 3rd (Dramatic Interp) Emma Johnson, 5th (Dramatic Interp) Brody Walker, 8th (Humorous Interp) Nia Loonan, 9th (Poetry) Maxwell Schull & Danyelle Dickson, 9th (Duo) Jaelyn Stangler & Chevelle Olsen, 10th (Duo) Wheylan Haney & Lilliana Berry, 11th (Duo)

Know someone worthy of Hall of Fame recognition? The nomination deadline for the 2025 USC Athletic Hall of Fame class is quickly approaching. Forms can be found at: www.unitedsouthcentral.org/page/athletic-hall-of-fame All nominations must be submitted to the Activities Office no later than Friday, April 25th at 3:00pm. Induction will happen at the annual Lions Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium. #prideUSC