Sending a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our amazing educators here at UCASD on National Teacher Appreciation Day! Throughout this week, we're celebrating the faculty and staff that make this a wonderful place to learn and work! We hope you take a moment to recognize a teacher that has had a positive impact on you!
Here is the Union City Athletic Schedule for this week!
Monday 5/4:
Baseball v. Seneca- 5:00 PM (SENIOR NIGHT!)
Tuesday 5/5:
Softball v. Seneca- 4:30 PM
Baseball @ Iroquois- 5:00 PM (Game is at UPMC Park)
Wednesday 5/6:
JH Track and Field @ Harbor Creek Invitational- 4:00 PM
Baseball @ Cranberry- 4:15 PM
Thursday 5/7:
Track and Field @ Erie County Classic (Harbor Creek)- 1:30 PM
Softball @ Eisenhower- 4:oo PM
Friday 5/8:
JH Track and Field @ Lake Erie Middle School Championship (McDowell)- 4:00 PM
Baseball @ Cambridge Springs- 4:30 PM
Softball v. Sharpsville- 6 PM JV Start (At Little League Fields for Senior Night)
Saturday 5/9:
Baseball @ Jamestown- 12 PM
Monday 5/4:
Baseball v. Seneca- 5:00 PM (SENIOR NIGHT!)
Tuesday 5/5:
Softball v. Seneca- 4:30 PM
Baseball @ Iroquois- 5:00 PM (Game is at UPMC Park)
Wednesday 5/6:
JH Track and Field @ Harbor Creek Invitational- 4:00 PM
Baseball @ Cranberry- 4:15 PM
Thursday 5/7:
Track and Field @ Erie County Classic (Harbor Creek)- 1:30 PM
Softball @ Eisenhower- 4:oo PM
Friday 5/8:
JH Track and Field @ Lake Erie Middle School Championship (McDowell)- 4:00 PM
Baseball @ Cambridge Springs- 4:30 PM
Softball v. Sharpsville- 6 PM JV Start (At Little League Fields for Senior Night)
Saturday 5/9:
Baseball @ Jamestown- 12 PM
Today's baseball game at home against Reynolds and the softball game at Maplewood have been canceled today. There is no makeup date scheduled yet.
The first-grade team and our United Way Team connected with the Union City Main Street Art Center. Using United Way funds, they created their own pottery painting field trip at a resource in our own neighborhood! Students glazed vases which will go home with flowers as a Mother’s Day gift for someone special in their life.
Today's softball game against Cambridge Springs has been canceled. There is no makeup date in place yet.
Sending a HUGE shout-out to our Penn College of Technology Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program (AMP) students and Professor Peter Kuvshinikov from PennWest. Today, our students are embarking on their first of three hands-on lab experiences as part of the 60-hour program curriculum. This semester-long course is designed to give students entry level skills in manufacturing, ensures completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship Program through the Department of Labor and Industry, AND prepares students for their Certfied Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certificate exam from the Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
This is the second NWPA Cohort, and we're proud to partner with PCT to make this happen!
#GoBears!
This is the second NWPA Cohort, and we're proud to partner with PCT to make this happen!
#GoBears!
Check out this opportunity to be a part of the UCASD family! We are currently looking for a Middle School building Principal for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
