Congratulations to Blake Turner and Allie Anderson for being nominated for Erie Times-News Athlete of the Week!
Vote for them both here:
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/27/vote-in-the-erie-times-news-seaway-window-and-ahn-sports-medicine-athlete-of-the-week-ballots/89810868007/
Today's JV Baseball game at Titusville and Varsity Softball game against Mercyhurst Prep have been canceled.
The softball game will be made up on Monday, 4/27 at Union City starting at 4:30. This means our game against Cambridge Springs will be postponed to a later date.
There is no makeup date for the JV baseball game.
The softball game will be made up on Monday, 4/27 at Union City starting at 4:30. This means our game against Cambridge Springs will be postponed to a later date.
There is no makeup date for the JV baseball game.
If you are a student in Grades 9-12 at UCASD and interested in careers in advanced manufacturing, robotics, CAD design, and more... you're going to want to check out this unique FREE summer learning opportunity at Gannon University provided EXCLUSIVELY to students from UCASD and Corry SD through a recently awarded Manufacturing Training-to-Career grant!
The FutureMakers Summer Camp is a hands-on, technology-driven educational program targeting high school students from rural communities, specifically the Corry Area and Union City School Districts. Hosted at Gannon University’s I-HACK facility, the camp immerses 20 students in an advanced manufacturing environment, blending theory and real-world application over four intensive days. Instruction will focus on additive manufacturing, CAD design, robotics, CNC and 2D fabrication tools. Students will also visit regional manufacturers which provides a tangible showcase of skills and learning outcomes. The camp is designed to introduce students to the breadth of opportunities in manufacturing careers and to build foundational technical skills. Activities include collaborative labs, drone flight sessions and professional mentoring. The program culminates in a fabrication tour fostering both technical competency and soft skills like teamwork and communication.
The camp, which is an overnight camp that includes boarding, transportation, and meals, is FREE and will take place at Gannon University from June 22-25, but registration is only open until June 15, and SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 20 students from UC and Corry. You must email makerspace@gannon.edu if interested in registering, so we are encouraging students to reach out to them ASAP if interested!
A special Thank You to Dr. Platz at the Corry Higher Education Council & Gannon University for including UC students in this grant application!
The FutureMakers Summer Camp is a hands-on, technology-driven educational program targeting high school students from rural communities, specifically the Corry Area and Union City School Districts. Hosted at Gannon University’s I-HACK facility, the camp immerses 20 students in an advanced manufacturing environment, blending theory and real-world application over four intensive days. Instruction will focus on additive manufacturing, CAD design, robotics, CNC and 2D fabrication tools. Students will also visit regional manufacturers which provides a tangible showcase of skills and learning outcomes. The camp is designed to introduce students to the breadth of opportunities in manufacturing careers and to build foundational technical skills. Activities include collaborative labs, drone flight sessions and professional mentoring. The program culminates in a fabrication tour fostering both technical competency and soft skills like teamwork and communication.
The camp, which is an overnight camp that includes boarding, transportation, and meals, is FREE and will take place at Gannon University from June 22-25, but registration is only open until June 15, and SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 20 students from UC and Corry. You must email makerspace@gannon.edu if interested in registering, so we are encouraging students to reach out to them ASAP if interested!
A special Thank You to Dr. Platz at the Corry Higher Education Council & Gannon University for including UC students in this grant application!
Please join us in welcoming Miss Ashlee VanGuilder to Union City Area School District serving as our new Ag teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
"I am from Warren County, Pennsylvania, where I attended Eisenhower Junior-Senior High School and graduated in 2019. Following high school, I continued my education at Pennsylvania Western University of Clarion, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education in 2024. Throughout my academic journey, I developed a strong foundation in science and a passion for teaching, which has guided my path into the field of education."
"I am from Warren County, Pennsylvania, where I attended Eisenhower Junior-Senior High School and graduated in 2019. Following high school, I continued my education at Pennsylvania Western University of Clarion, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education in 2024. Throughout my academic journey, I developed a strong foundation in science and a passion for teaching, which has guided my path into the field of education."
Please join us in welcoming a familiar face to the Union City Area School District family, Mr. Matt Colwell, as he transitions from our Ag program to High School Biology for the 2026-2027 school year.
"Hello, I'm Mr. Colwell and I am excited to be the new Biology teacher at Union City High School, replacing the legendary Mrs. Mangol. I have spent the past two years teaching Agricultural Science here at UC, but for the majority of my 26 years teaching, I have been a Biology teacher and I am looking forward to getting back to the subject that I am passionate and knowledgeable about. "
"Hello, I'm Mr. Colwell and I am excited to be the new Biology teacher at Union City High School, replacing the legendary Mrs. Mangol. I have spent the past two years teaching Agricultural Science here at UC, but for the majority of my 26 years teaching, I have been a Biology teacher and I am looking forward to getting back to the subject that I am passionate and knowledgeable about. "
We'd like your input! We are postponing our rerun of tonight's digital literacy event, and we are hoping to get parent/community feedback on a dates and times that work best for YOU if you're interested in attending this and future digital literacy events. Our PBDA ConnectUC program also includes state-of-the-art laptops that can be borrowed as part of our community laptop program, our open lab nights on campus, and more. Please consider taking a moment to complete our survey, whether you're interested in this or other opportunities in our ConnectUC program!
Updated Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ttLUkCVQvN73Gus67
Program Website: https://www.ucasd.org/page/connectuc
Athletic Schedule for this Week!
Monday 4/20:
JH Track and Field at McDowell- 4:00 PM
Softball home v. Iroquois- 4:00 PM (Continuation from game on 4/14)
Baseball home v. Jamestown- 4:00 PM
Tuesday 4/21:
Varsity Track and Field Tri-Meet with Iroquois at North East- 4:00 PM
Softball at Seneca- 4:00 PM
Wednesday 4/22:
JH Track and Field at Corry- 4:00 PM
Baseball at Mercyhurst Prep- 4:30 PM
Thursday 4/23:
Softball home v. Eisenhower- 4:30 PM
Friday 4/24:
Varsity Track and Field at McDowell Invitational- 2:00 PM
Saturday 4/25:
JV Baseball at Titusville- 12:00 PM
Softball home v. Mercyhurst Prep- 1:00 PM
Monday 4/20:
JH Track and Field at McDowell- 4:00 PM
Softball home v. Iroquois- 4:00 PM (Continuation from game on 4/14)
Baseball home v. Jamestown- 4:00 PM
Tuesday 4/21:
Varsity Track and Field Tri-Meet with Iroquois at North East- 4:00 PM
Softball at Seneca- 4:00 PM
Wednesday 4/22:
JH Track and Field at Corry- 4:00 PM
Baseball at Mercyhurst Prep- 4:30 PM
Thursday 4/23:
Softball home v. Eisenhower- 4:30 PM
Friday 4/24:
Varsity Track and Field at McDowell Invitational- 2:00 PM
Saturday 4/25:
JV Baseball at Titusville- 12:00 PM
Softball home v. Mercyhurst Prep- 1:00 PM
Congratulations to Mrs. Valerie Morrison - 2026 Erie Sports Hall of Fame Inductee! Mrs. Morrision was surprised by faculty, staff, and Tom Reisenweber from the Erie Times News with the good news! Mrs. Morrision is one of our Speech and Language teachers at Union City.
District 10 has released their all-region recognitions and the Bears were well represented! Here are our student-athletes who received these honors!
Girls Basketball:
Ava Greer- Small School All-Star and 1st Team Region 3 All-Star
Brooke VanTassel- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star
Boys Basketball:
Elijah Troyer- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star
Wrestling:
Van Ward- All District 10 (107), 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (121)
Josh Mitcham- 1st Team Region 3 All-Star (139)
David Dominguez-Ashton- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (114)
Kane Gregor- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (160)
Hunter Michael- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (215)
Great work this season!
Girls Basketball:
Ava Greer- Small School All-Star and 1st Team Region 3 All-Star
Brooke VanTassel- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star
Boys Basketball:
Elijah Troyer- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star
Wrestling:
Van Ward- All District 10 (107), 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (121)
Josh Mitcham- 1st Team Region 3 All-Star (139)
David Dominguez-Ashton- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (114)
Kane Gregor- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (160)
Hunter Michael- 2nd Team Region 3 All-Star (215)
Great work this season!
Athletics Scheduling Update!
The Track and Field Meet against Iroquois will not be made up at Union City. Instead, it will be run as a Tri-Meet at North East where we will compete against the Grape Pickers and the Braves.
The softball game against Iroquois that was rained out on Tuesday will now be continued where we left off on Monday, 4/20 at 4:00.
The Seneca baseball makeup will be played at Seneca tomorrow. 4/17, at 5:00. We will now play Seneca at home on 5/4.
Today's baseball game against Seneca and JH Track and Field Meet at McDowell have been postponed. The baseball game is tentatively scheduled for Friday at 4. There is no makeup date scheduled for the track meet at this point.
Sport Updates!
Today's softball game against Iroquois is being moved up to 3:00 today.
Friday's baseball game against Cochranton is being postponed.
Monday's game against Jamestown will now be a double header with both games being 5-innings against the Muskies!
Today's softball game against Iroquois is being moved up to 3:00 today.
Friday's baseball game against Cochranton is being postponed.
Monday's game against Jamestown will now be a double header with both games being 5-innings against the Muskies!
Come join the bear family at Union City Area School District! We are hiring the following positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
Here is the Athletic Schedule for this week:
Monday 4/13:
Baseball home v. Iroquois- 4:00 PM
Softball @ Girard- 4:00 PM
Tuesday 4/14:
Varsity Track and Field home v. Iroquois- 4:00 PM
Softball home v. Iroquois- 4:30 PM
Wednesday 4/15:
JH Track and Field @ McDowell- 4:00 PM
Baseball home v. Seneca- 5:00 PM (Note Time Change)
Thursday 4/16:
Varsity Track and Field home v. Seneca- 4:00 PM
Friday 4/17:
Baseball @ Cochranton- 4:00 PM
Saturday 4/18:
Varsity Track and Field @ Ft. LeBoeuf Invitational
Monday 4/13:
Baseball home v. Iroquois- 4:00 PM
Softball @ Girard- 4:00 PM
Tuesday 4/14:
Varsity Track and Field home v. Iroquois- 4:00 PM
Softball home v. Iroquois- 4:30 PM
Wednesday 4/15:
JH Track and Field @ McDowell- 4:00 PM
Baseball home v. Seneca- 5:00 PM (Note Time Change)
Thursday 4/16:
Varsity Track and Field home v. Seneca- 4:00 PM
Friday 4/17:
Baseball @ Cochranton- 4:00 PM
Saturday 4/18:
Varsity Track and Field @ Ft. LeBoeuf Invitational
Greetings, Families!
This is a friendly reminder that K4 and Kindergarten registration is OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year! To determine if your child is eligible for K4 or Kindergarten at UCASD, please check out the flier below, and then contact our Elementary Office at (814) 438-7611 or via email at lreynolds@ucasd.org to set-up an appointment to register your child/children. The list of required documents for your appointment are also featured on the flier below.
We are so excited to welcome your children to the Bear Family in 2026-2027!
A few updates from athletics!
Today's baseball game against Corry has been postponed. We will now be playing them on Thursday 4/9. Varsity will start at 4 and JV will follow.
Jackson Kibbe has been nominated for Erie Times-News Male Athlete of the week for his performance against Fairview. Jackson helped the Bears beat the Tigers 86-63 by winning the Javelin, Long Jump, and Triple Jump. Vote for Jackson here:
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/06/vote-in-erie-times-news-seaway-window-and-ahn-sports-medicine-athlete-of-the-week-polls/89479955007/
Today's baseball game against Corry has been postponed. We will now be playing them on Thursday 4/9. Varsity will start at 4 and JV will follow.
Jackson Kibbe has been nominated for Erie Times-News Male Athlete of the week for his performance against Fairview. Jackson helped the Bears beat the Tigers 86-63 by winning the Javelin, Long Jump, and Triple Jump. Vote for Jackson here:
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/06/vote-in-erie-times-news-seaway-window-and-ahn-sports-medicine-athlete-of-the-week-polls/89479955007/
Greetings, UC Community!
Did you know that we have a laptop borrowing program for community members? Did you know that, throughout the year, we've been hosting open lab nights and digital literacy events open to ALL members of our community?
We *STILL* have laptops available to borrow for free through this program, and we are also running a couple of our technology events again in April, including one on SkillUpPA and how it can help individuals boost their credentials on their resumes and one tailored to helping parents/guardians navigate technology in the home. Check out the flier for details and reach out to Mrs. Dell, our Director of Curriculum and Special Programs, at sdell@ucasd.org to learn more or ask how you can reserve a laptop!
Note: This project was financed by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.
This week in Union City Sports!
Please notice that the Track and Field meet that was scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to 4/16 and the softball game has been moved to 4/9.
Monday 4/6:
Softball at Corry- 4:00 PM
Tuesday 4/7:
Baseball home v. Corry- 4:00 PM
Wednesday 4/8:
No Events Scheduled
Thursday 4/9:
Track and Field at Girard- 4:00 PM
Softball home v. Lakeview- 4:00 PM
Friday 4/10:
No Events Scheduled
Saturday 4/11:
Track and Field at Ft. LeBoeuf Invitational- 10:00 AM
Softball home v. Sharon- 11:00 AM
Please notice that the Track and Field meet that was scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to 4/16 and the softball game has been moved to 4/9.
Monday 4/6:
Softball at Corry- 4:00 PM
Tuesday 4/7:
Baseball home v. Corry- 4:00 PM
Wednesday 4/8:
No Events Scheduled
Thursday 4/9:
Track and Field at Girard- 4:00 PM
Softball home v. Lakeview- 4:00 PM
Friday 4/10:
No Events Scheduled
Saturday 4/11:
Track and Field at Ft. LeBoeuf Invitational- 10:00 AM
Softball home v. Sharon- 11:00 AM
If you are a student in Grades 9-12 at UCASD and interested in careers in advanced manufacturing, robotics, CAD design, and more... you're going to want to check out this unique FREE summer learning opportunity at Gannon University provided EXCLUSIVELY to students from UCASD and Corry SD through a recently awarded Manufacturing Training-to-Career grant!
The FutureMakers Summer Camp is a hands-on, technology-driven educational program targeting high school students from rural communities, specifically the Corry Area and Union City School Districts. Hosted at Gannon University’s I-HACK facility, the camp immerses 20 students in an advanced manufacturing environment, blending theory and real-world application over four intensive days. Instruction will focus on additive manufacturing, CAD design, robotics, CNC and 2D fabrication tools. Students will also visit regional manufacturers which provides a tangible showcase of skills and learning outcomes. The camp is designed to introduce students to the breadth of opportunities in manufacturing careers and to build foundational technical skills. Activities include collaborative labs, drone flight sessions and professional mentoring. The program culminates in a fabrication tour fostering both technical competency and soft skills like teamwork and communication.
The camp, which is an overnight camp that includes boarding, transportation, and meals, is FREE and will take place at Gannon University from June 22-25, but registration is only open until June 15, and SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 20 students from UC and Corry. You must email makerspace@gannon.edu if interested in registering, so we are encouraging students to reach out to them ASAP if interested!
A special Thank You to Dr. Platz at the Corry Higher Education Council & Gannon University for including UC students in this grant application!
The FutureMakers Summer Camp is a hands-on, technology-driven educational program targeting high school students from rural communities, specifically the Corry Area and Union City School Districts. Hosted at Gannon University’s I-HACK facility, the camp immerses 20 students in an advanced manufacturing environment, blending theory and real-world application over four intensive days. Instruction will focus on additive manufacturing, CAD design, robotics, CNC and 2D fabrication tools. Students will also visit regional manufacturers which provides a tangible showcase of skills and learning outcomes. The camp is designed to introduce students to the breadth of opportunities in manufacturing careers and to build foundational technical skills. Activities include collaborative labs, drone flight sessions and professional mentoring. The program culminates in a fabrication tour fostering both technical competency and soft skills like teamwork and communication.
The camp, which is an overnight camp that includes boarding, transportation, and meals, is FREE and will take place at Gannon University from June 22-25, but registration is only open until June 15, and SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 20 students from UC and Corry. You must email makerspace@gannon.edu if interested in registering, so we are encouraging students to reach out to them ASAP if interested!
A special Thank You to Dr. Platz at the Corry Higher Education Council & Gannon University for including UC students in this grant application!
Welcome back from Spring Break, Bears!! As we head into the home stretch of the school year, we want to reshare our Statewide Assessment Calendar along with some helpful resources, information, and tips to support your child on this chapter of his/her learning journey. This information was also shared via email to all parents/guardians earlier this morning. Check it out!
WHY THESE ASSESSMENTS MATTER
The PSSA and Keystone exams give us a meaningful snapshot of how our students are growing as learners — and they help our teachers, administrators, and community understand where we're doing well and where we can continue to improve. These results inform the instructional decisions we make for your children every single day.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT
Encourage a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast on testing days; we serve breakfast daily at UCASD!
Remind them to do their best — that's all we ever ask.
Keep the tone relaxed and positive at home; these assessments are a chance to shine, not something to worry about.
Make sure your student is present on their scheduled testing days if at all possible.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
We also waned to share copies of some information provided annually by PDE that you may find helpful. In your email and on our website, you'll find copies of the following:
PDE Parent Letter Cell Phones and Electronic Devices 2026
PDE PSSA Spring 2026 Parent Letter FAQ
PDE Keystone Spring 2026 Parent Letter FAQ
PDE Calculator Policy 2026 - All students are provided with a handheld calculator during testing
For more information about our district's assessment program, including helpful resources from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, please visit our Student Assessment page at: https://www.ucasd.org/page/student-assessment. You can contact each of our School Assessment Coordinators directly via email as follows:
Mr. McMahan at the Elementary School (emcmahan@ucasd.org)
Mr. Anthony at the Middle School (janthony@ucasd.org)
Mrs. Conti at the High School (aconti@ucasd.org)
Mrs. Dell as the District Assessment Coordinator (sdell@ucasd.org)
We are so proud of our Bear students and the hard work they put in every day. These assessments are just one more chance for them to show what they know — and we know they're ready. Thank you for your support of our students!
#GoBears
WHY THESE ASSESSMENTS MATTER
The PSSA and Keystone exams give us a meaningful snapshot of how our students are growing as learners — and they help our teachers, administrators, and community understand where we're doing well and where we can continue to improve. These results inform the instructional decisions we make for your children every single day.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT
Encourage a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast on testing days; we serve breakfast daily at UCASD!
Remind them to do their best — that's all we ever ask.
Keep the tone relaxed and positive at home; these assessments are a chance to shine, not something to worry about.
Make sure your student is present on their scheduled testing days if at all possible.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
We also waned to share copies of some information provided annually by PDE that you may find helpful. In your email and on our website, you'll find copies of the following:
PDE Parent Letter Cell Phones and Electronic Devices 2026
PDE PSSA Spring 2026 Parent Letter FAQ
PDE Keystone Spring 2026 Parent Letter FAQ
PDE Calculator Policy 2026 - All students are provided with a handheld calculator during testing
For more information about our district's assessment program, including helpful resources from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, please visit our Student Assessment page at: https://www.ucasd.org/page/student-assessment. You can contact each of our School Assessment Coordinators directly via email as follows:
Mr. McMahan at the Elementary School (emcmahan@ucasd.org)
Mr. Anthony at the Middle School (janthony@ucasd.org)
Mrs. Conti at the High School (aconti@ucasd.org)
Mrs. Dell as the District Assessment Coordinator (sdell@ucasd.org)
We are so proud of our Bear students and the hard work they put in every day. These assessments are just one more chance for them to show what they know — and we know they're ready. Thank you for your support of our students!
#GoBears
