The ConnectUC PBDA grant program is excited to announce our next community-wide digital literacy event coming up on Thursday, January 14, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 in the Union City Area Middle/High School Auditorium. This free event centers on "Raising Digital Natives: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Tech Use." Check out the flier for details about this event and others taking place this semester, and visit our program website at https://www.ucasd.org/page/connectuc to learn more about our FREE community laptop borrowing program, our open lab hours, and more.
It's time for our Annual Title I Math Carnival for Grades K-2! This is a wonderful night of fun, games, math facts, prizes, popcorn, and more! Check out the flier below, and join us on Thursday, January 22 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Elementary School!
Union City's own Elijah Troyer has won the Erie Times-News Athlete of the week for the weeks spanning the winter break. Troyer had a team high 17 points in a big 60-22 win over Reynolds on the 22nd. Eli received 131 votes of the 700 that were cast to win the award.
Good Job Eli!!
Good Job Eli!!
Union City Athletics on tap this week:
Monday 1/5:
JH Boys Basketball at home v. Montessori Charter School- 4:00 PM
Girls Basketball at home v. Mercyhurst Prep- JV 6:00 PM Varsity to follow
Swimming at Fairview- 6:00 PM
Tuesday 1/6:
Wrestling at High School Gym v. Cranberry - 6:00 PM (Senior Night!!)
Wednesday 1/7:
JH Boys Basketball at Oil City- 4:00 PM
Thursday 1/8:
Girls Basketball at North East- 6:00 PM Varsity Only
Swimming at home v. General McLane- 6:00 PM
Friday 1/9:
No Contests Scheduled
Saturday 1/10:
Boys Basketball home v. Mercer- 11:00 JV start , Varsity to follow
Girls Basketball home v. Meadville- 2:30 JV start, Varsity to follow
JH Wrestling at Port Allegheny Tournament- 9:00 AM
Girls Swimming at North East Invitational- 12:30 PM
Monday 1/5:
JH Boys Basketball at home v. Montessori Charter School- 4:00 PM
Girls Basketball at home v. Mercyhurst Prep- JV 6:00 PM Varsity to follow
Swimming at Fairview- 6:00 PM
Tuesday 1/6:
Wrestling at High School Gym v. Cranberry - 6:00 PM (Senior Night!!)
Wednesday 1/7:
JH Boys Basketball at Oil City- 4:00 PM
Thursday 1/8:
Girls Basketball at North East- 6:00 PM Varsity Only
Swimming at home v. General McLane- 6:00 PM
Friday 1/9:
No Contests Scheduled
Saturday 1/10:
Boys Basketball home v. Mercer- 11:00 JV start , Varsity to follow
Girls Basketball home v. Meadville- 2:30 JV start, Varsity to follow
JH Wrestling at Port Allegheny Tournament- 9:00 AM
Girls Swimming at North East Invitational- 12:30 PM
2025 Dodgeball Tournament Highlights
The 4th Annual Dodgeball Tournament was a tremendous success this year. With 14 teams, each consisting of five players, the competition was fierce as they battled for the 2025 Championship title. Ultimately, the team "Banana Split" (Sterling, Triscuit, Moore, Winkler, and Winkler) emerged victorious. All teams demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, making Union City proud. A special thanks to Mr. Anthony and the 8th-grade Peer Helpers for organizing another fantastic event!
The 4th Annual Dodgeball Tournament was a tremendous success this year. With 14 teams, each consisting of five players, the competition was fierce as they battled for the 2025 Championship title. Ultimately, the team "Banana Split" (Sterling, Triscuit, Moore, Winkler, and Winkler) emerged victorious. All teams demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, making Union City proud. A special thanks to Mr. Anthony and the 8th-grade Peer Helpers for organizing another fantastic event!
Athletic Awards!
For the week of 12/15, Union City had another winner of the Erie Times-News Athlete of the Week. Brooke VanTassel won for her performance against Saegertown, which Union City won 53-43 thanks to the help of Brooke's 11 points. Brooke dominated the fan voting, she received 6,554 total votes, so thank you for voting and leading Brooke to the win!
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/22/athlete-of-the-week-polls-will-run-throughout-holiday-week/87858591007/
From the time period of Dec. 26th to January 3rd, Union City had two athletes nominated for Erie Times-News Athlete of the week. Elijah Troyer is nominated for his performance against Reynolds where Eli scored a team high 17-points in the Bears big win 60-22.
Out other nominee is Ava Greer for the girls basketball team. In a 53-30 win over Titusville, Ava scored 14 points to lead the Bears.
Please take a moment to vote for Eli and Ava here!
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/29/erie-times-news-athlete-of-the-week-ballots-to-run-through-jan-3/87939718007/
For the week of 12/15, Union City had another winner of the Erie Times-News Athlete of the Week. Brooke VanTassel won for her performance against Saegertown, which Union City won 53-43 thanks to the help of Brooke's 11 points. Brooke dominated the fan voting, she received 6,554 total votes, so thank you for voting and leading Brooke to the win!
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/22/athlete-of-the-week-polls-will-run-throughout-holiday-week/87858591007/
From the time period of Dec. 26th to January 3rd, Union City had two athletes nominated for Erie Times-News Athlete of the week. Elijah Troyer is nominated for his performance against Reynolds where Eli scored a team high 17-points in the Bears big win 60-22.
Out other nominee is Ava Greer for the girls basketball team. In a 53-30 win over Titusville, Ava scored 14 points to lead the Bears.
Please take a moment to vote for Eli and Ava here!
https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/29/erie-times-news-athlete-of-the-week-ballots-to-run-through-jan-3/87939718007/
Scheduling Update:
Today's Girls basketball game at Fairview Middle School against General McLane has been moved to a 2:45 start. This will be varsity only.
The Boys basketball game at Ft. LeBoeuf will also be varsity only at 6:00 PM.
UPDATE:
All athletic activities today have been canceled. This included practices and the Girls Basketball game against Corry at Fairview.
All athletic activities today have been canceled. This included practices and the Girls Basketball game against Corry at Fairview.
Union City Athletics Schedule this week:
Monday 12/29:
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at ECL Tournament v. Corry Varsity- 4:30 PM JV- 7:15 PM
Tuesday 12/30:
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at ECL Tournament v. General McLane Varsity- 2:45 PM JV- 6:00 PM
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Ft. LeBoeuf- JV starts at 6:00 PM, Varsity to follow
Friday 1/2:
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Cochranton- JV starts at 6:00 PM, Varsity to follow
Saturday 1/3:
Varsity Wrestling at Line Mountain Duals- 9:00 AM
Monday 12/29:
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at ECL Tournament v. Corry Varsity- 4:30 PM JV- 7:15 PM
Tuesday 12/30:
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at ECL Tournament v. General McLane Varsity- 2:45 PM JV- 6:00 PM
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Ft. LeBoeuf- JV starts at 6:00 PM, Varsity to follow
Friday 1/2:
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Cochranton- JV starts at 6:00 PM, Varsity to follow
Saturday 1/3:
Varsity Wrestling at Line Mountain Duals- 9:00 AM
Union City Sports this Week:
Monday 12/22:
JH Boys Basketball home v. Maplewood- 4:00 PM
Boys Basketball (Varsity Only) home v. Reynolds- 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12/23:
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at Titusville- JV start at 6:00 PM
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING UPDATE!!
On 1/10, Girls JV and Varsity basketball is now HOME against Meadville. JV starts at 2:30 PM.
Monday 12/22:
JH Boys Basketball home v. Maplewood- 4:00 PM
Boys Basketball (Varsity Only) home v. Reynolds- 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12/23:
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at Titusville- JV start at 6:00 PM
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING UPDATE!!
On 1/10, Girls JV and Varsity basketball is now HOME against Meadville. JV starts at 2:30 PM.
A big congratulations to Logan Ahl, who was named Erie Times-News Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine Male Athlete of the Week for his performance against Iroquois last week. Ahl received 1,081 votes to claim the award. He was nominated because he won the 100-yard free event, which propelled the Bears to a 77-74 win.
Good job Logan!!
https://www.goerie.com/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/
Good job Logan!!
https://www.goerie.com/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/
Bear Athletics This Week:
Monday 12/15:
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Commodore Perry- 6:00 PM JV Start
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball home vs. Northwestern- 6:00 PM JV Start
Swimming at Corry- 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12/16:
JH/Varsity Wrestling at Titusville- 6:00 PM JH Start
Wednesday 12/17:
JH Boys Basketball home v. Jamestown- 4:00 PM
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball home v. Saegertown- 6:00 PM JV Start
Thursday 12/18:
JH Boys Basketball at Lakeview- 4:00 PM
JH/Varsity Wrestling home v. Warren- 6:00 PM
Swimming home v. Harbor Creek- 6:00 PM
Friday 12/19:
No Events Scheduled
Saturday 12/20:
Varsity Wrestling at Dry Tech Duels (Greenville)- 9:00 AM
Monday 12/15:
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Commodore Perry- 6:00 PM JV Start
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball home vs. Northwestern- 6:00 PM JV Start
Swimming at Corry- 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12/16:
JH/Varsity Wrestling at Titusville- 6:00 PM JH Start
Wednesday 12/17:
JH Boys Basketball home v. Jamestown- 4:00 PM
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball home v. Saegertown- 6:00 PM JV Start
Thursday 12/18:
JH Boys Basketball at Lakeview- 4:00 PM
JH/Varsity Wrestling home v. Warren- 6:00 PM
Swimming home v. Harbor Creek- 6:00 PM
Friday 12/19:
No Events Scheduled
Saturday 12/20:
Varsity Wrestling at Dry Tech Duels (Greenville)- 9:00 AM
Today's Junior High Basketball game at Commodore Perry has been canceled. The game will be made up at a future date.
This week in Union City Athletics:
Monday 12/8:
JH Boys Basketball at Tidioute Charter- 4:00 PM
Swimming and Diving home v. Mercyhurst Prep- 6:00 PM
Wrestling at McDowell- 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12/9:
Boys Basketball at Saegertown- 6:00 PM
Wednesday 12/10:
Wrestling home v. Corry- Assembly Match 1:00 PM Start at High School Gym
JH Boys Basketball at Commodore Perry- 4:00 PM
Thursday 12/11:
Swimming and Diving at Iroquois- 6:00 PM
Girls Basketball (Varsity Only) at Iroquois- 7:00 PM
Friday 12/12:
Varsity Wrestling @ S.T.W.O.A. Invitational (Jamestown Community College)- 3:00 PM
Boys Basketball home v. Rocky Grove- 6:00 PM
Saturday 12/13:
Varsity Wrestling @ S.T.W.O.A. Invitational (Jamestown Community College)- 9:30 AM
JH Wrestling @ Clarion Junior High Invitational- 9:00 AM
Monday 12/8:
JH Boys Basketball at Tidioute Charter- 4:00 PM
Swimming and Diving home v. Mercyhurst Prep- 6:00 PM
Wrestling at McDowell- 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12/9:
Boys Basketball at Saegertown- 6:00 PM
Wednesday 12/10:
Wrestling home v. Corry- Assembly Match 1:00 PM Start at High School Gym
JH Boys Basketball at Commodore Perry- 4:00 PM
Thursday 12/11:
Swimming and Diving at Iroquois- 6:00 PM
Girls Basketball (Varsity Only) at Iroquois- 7:00 PM
Friday 12/12:
Varsity Wrestling @ S.T.W.O.A. Invitational (Jamestown Community College)- 3:00 PM
Boys Basketball home v. Rocky Grove- 6:00 PM
Saturday 12/13:
Varsity Wrestling @ S.T.W.O.A. Invitational (Jamestown Community College)- 9:30 AM
JH Wrestling @ Clarion Junior High Invitational- 9:00 AM
Award Season! Here are the Union City Bears who were recognized as All-Region for their athletic accomplishments this fall.
Boys Golf:
Morgan Grieco- 1st Team
Ian Kinney- 1st Team
Joey Zahner- 2nd Team
Mason Wienczkowski- 2nd Team
Girls Golf:
Reiley Lineman- 1st Team
Boys Cross Country:
Josh Mitcham- 1st Team, All-District, All-State
Volleyball:
Brooke VanTassel- 1st Team
Hannah Cole- 2nd Team
Football:
Dallas Triscuit- 2nd Team
Hunter Michael- 2nd Team
Brandon Burrows- 2nd Team
Congratulations Bears, way to represent Union City!
Boys Golf:
Morgan Grieco- 1st Team
Ian Kinney- 1st Team
Joey Zahner- 2nd Team
Mason Wienczkowski- 2nd Team
Girls Golf:
Reiley Lineman- 1st Team
Boys Cross Country:
Josh Mitcham- 1st Team, All-District, All-State
Volleyball:
Brooke VanTassel- 1st Team
Hannah Cole- 2nd Team
Football:
Dallas Triscuit- 2nd Team
Hunter Michael- 2nd Team
Brandon Burrows- 2nd Team
Congratulations Bears, way to represent Union City!
Union City Athletic Events this week:
Tuesday 12/2:
JH Boys Basketball @ Montessori - 4:00
Wednesday 12/3:
JH and Varsity Wrestling @ Eisenhower- 6:00
Thursday 12/4:
JH Boys Basketball home v. Oil City- 4:00
Girls Basketball @ Seneca- 6:00
Boys Basketball home v. Seneca- 6:00
Friday 12/5:
Boys Basketball home v. Corry- 6:00
Tuesday 12/2:
JH Boys Basketball @ Montessori - 4:00
Wednesday 12/3:
JH and Varsity Wrestling @ Eisenhower- 6:00
Thursday 12/4:
JH Boys Basketball home v. Oil City- 4:00
Girls Basketball @ Seneca- 6:00
Boys Basketball home v. Seneca- 6:00
Friday 12/5:
Boys Basketball home v. Corry- 6:00
We have another round of OPEN LAB HOURS this Thursday, December 4 from 4:00-7:00 in Room #219 at the MS/HS. If you are a community member who would like the opportunity to come utilize our PBDA ConnectUC laptops in our computer lab, please feel free to attend this or any of the currently scheduled lab sessions. More will be added this Spring. Come to the MS/HS Main Entrance and follow the signs back to the computer lab.
Remember - Laptops are also available for community members through our ConnectUC borrowing program. Contact Mrs. Stacey Dell at sdell@ucasd.org to get on the list! And, finally, keep your eyes peeled for our next round of digital literacy events in January. Check our website for the full schedule and all program details: https://www.ucasd.org/page/connectuc. #GoBears
On Friday, November 21, faculty, staff, and students from Union City Area School District wore red in recognition of #RedShirtDayinPA. This event was created to show support for and bring awareness to the more than 50,000 children and youth in Pennsylvania who experience homelessness each year. Learn more at https://www.ucasd.org/page/mckinney-vento-information-for-students-experiencing-homelessness. #GoBears #RedShirtDayinPA
Attention UCASD Alumni & Community Members:
Erie Together is launching the Erie County Human Services Cohorts Initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for high school graduates and/or individuals with varying levels of post-secondary education to pursue local, in-demand human service careers and receive tremendous support including connections to hiring employers, training to help them be successful in their roles, and significant financial incentives upon completion of two years full-time work in a targeted role (including a stipend and reimbursement opportunities for student loans). The regional opportunity is made possible through a partnership of the Erie County Department of Human Services, Erie Together, and Donnelly-Boland and Associates. There are only 15 slots available for this first cohort, so seats may fill fast!
If you'd like to learn more about this incredible professional opportunity, please check out the flier below and visit https://www.erietogether.org/human-services-cohorts.
If you'd like to apply or view the application for the program, please visit the direct application link below or the website above: https://erietogether.applytojob.com/apply/UvZdw2ueS4/Erie-County-Human-Services-Cohorts-HSC-Initiative?referrer=20251125221217OCXPESFEGRMVAS3F
We wanted to share this opportunity as soon as possible, as spots are limited!
Erie Together is launching the Erie County Human Services Cohorts Initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for high school graduates and/or individuals with varying levels of post-secondary education to pursue local, in-demand human service careers and receive tremendous support including connections to hiring employers, training to help them be successful in their roles, and significant financial incentives upon completion of two years full-time work in a targeted role (including a stipend and reimbursement opportunities for student loans). The regional opportunity is made possible through a partnership of the Erie County Department of Human Services, Erie Together, and Donnelly-Boland and Associates. There are only 15 slots available for this first cohort, so seats may fill fast!
If you'd like to learn more about this incredible professional opportunity, please check out the flier below and visit https://www.erietogether.org/human-services-cohorts.
If you'd like to apply or view the application for the program, please visit the direct application link below or the website above: https://erietogether.applytojob.com/apply/UvZdw2ueS4/Erie-County-Human-Services-Cohorts-HSC-Initiative?referrer=20251125221217OCXPESFEGRMVAS3F
We wanted to share this opportunity as soon as possible, as spots are limited!
Union City Athletic Schedule this week:
Friday 11/28:
Boys Basketball- Home v. Titusville JV starts at 6:00, varsity to follow
Girls Basketball- @ Mercer Tip-Off v. Grove City JV starts at 4:30, varsity at 6:00
Saturday 11/29:
Girls Basketball- @ Mercer Tip-Off Opponent and Time TBD
Friday 11/28:
Boys Basketball- Home v. Titusville JV starts at 6:00, varsity to follow
Girls Basketball- @ Mercer Tip-Off v. Grove City JV starts at 4:30, varsity at 6:00
Saturday 11/29:
Girls Basketball- @ Mercer Tip-Off Opponent and Time TBD