Congratulations to Camren Greer for winning the Bronze Medal at the Challenge 24 contest at IU5.
A big thank you to Mrs. Dell for taking these Union City students out bird watching at Presque Isle. The kiddos had a great evening enjoying nature.
Congratulations to our Spelling and Geography Bee winners! For the Spelling Bee, Joshua Wegmiller took 1st, Hannah Rounds took 2nd, and Austin Bryant took 3rd. For the Geography Bee, Matthew Russel took 1st, Alex Reynolds took 2nd, and Austin Bryant took 3rd.
Congratulations to Middle School Students of the Month Winners for April! 6th grade- Annabelle Leonard, 7th grade- Cael Wojtecki, and 8th grade- Haylee Day.
Congratulations to Aubrey Eschborn and Kylee Troutman! These young ladies were selected as Regional Finalists for this year's Caring Team Poster Contest and we are so proud of them! Well Done!
Representatives from Parker Hannifin came in to talk about careers in the Tool and Die trade. Students were able to view various raw materials and their finished products to help them understand the business. A special thanks to Mr. Price and Mrs. Pituch for sharing their time with our kids.
Over the weekend, four middle school students participated in the Junior High District Band Festival hosted at Seneca High School. Under the direction of Jerry Anderson, the director of the Erie Junior Philharmonic, these four students worked tirelessly on preparing different selections for the concert that they participated in." Students pictured (left to right): Johnny Wadding, Maya Anderson, Maggie Bailey, and Emma Earls
8th grade students took a field trip to the Erie Together event yesterday where thet learned about the skilled trades. Students were able to participate in hands on activities and talk to experts in their respected fields.
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!!!
The Union City 8th graders had a wonderful time on their Washington DC field trip this year. While in DC, students visited the White House, Ford's Theater, The US Capitol Building, Monuments, and several different Museums. The trip concluded with a tour around Arlington National Cemetery, the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon Building, and a visit to the African American History Museum. The students were amazing and learned a lot about our Nation's history.
Congratulations to the Champion 6th grade boys basketball team! The boys have played great this season and have won two tournaments. One in Seagertown and one in Maplewood. Great Job.
As we inch a little closer to Spring, we wanted to share the dates for the upcoming PSSA and Keystone exams taking place in April and May. In addition to the testing dates and the available make-up days for any students who are absent, this handout also provides you with which grade-levels take which PSSAs and which high school courses are Keystone capstone courses for those exams. Check it out, and reach out to your School Assessment Coordinator if you have any questions!
Our 1st VEX Robotics Tournament at Union City High School is in the books. A HUGE thank you to everyone that made this event possible, including our Robotics Advisor, Mr. Joshua Mumau, and our many volunteers and event sponsors. Teams from all over the region competed for a host of awards, including the championship title. Union City’s Dinosaurs & Tacos, Crimson Gear, Walle, and Claw-Bert held their own throughout the competition. Congratulations to Dinosaurs & Tacos for receiving the Judges Award, and Congratulations to Crimson Gear for reaching the Semi-Finals--an impressive feat with 26 teams participating. Now, we anxiously await to hear which teams are advancing to States. #GoBears #VEXRobotics
Ready to ROCK! The UCASD MS/HS Gymnasium has been transformed into a VEX Robotics competition field for our very first opportunity to host a tournament right here on our campus. Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 15, for the Union City Northwest PA Regional Qualifier, as we welcome more than 30 teams full of talented students from all over the region. For the full agenda and details, visit: https://tinyurl.com/UCNWPARegionalQualifier. HUGE shout-out to the MANY volunteers and parents, guardians, and community members who have made this possible!
Congratulations to our MS Semi Formal King and Queen, Hunter Price and Addison Manno. They were both crowned at the dance on Saturday Evening, January 25th. The rest of the King Court consisted of Caleb Eastman, Chase Whitmeyer, Ethan Mitcham, and Landon Sherwood (not pictured). The rest of the Queen Court was made up of Evalynn Flook, Leeah Williamson, Emma Geer, and Kimberly Zielinski. Congratulations to all who made the court.
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! 8th Grader Maggie Bailey, 7th Grader Maya Anderson, and 6th Grader Malaya Higley.
Cory Greenwood was great! We really enjoyed having you back at our school to put on a wonderful assembly for our kids! Your positive message is so inspiring!
American Idol Top 20 contestant Hannah Nicolaisen entertains middle school and high school students at our Cory Greenwood assembly this morning.
Today is wear blue for children's grief awareness day. The middle school was showing their support today.
Did you know that UCASD is the recipient of one of the statewide PaTTAN Developing Future Special Educators Grants? These funds will help our students explore the many career pathways possible through special education through a speaker series, field trips, job shadowing experiences, and more!
THANK YOU, Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Williams, for kicking off our #UCASDCareersinSpecialEducation speaker series on November 19 with their presentation to students in Grades 8-12 on the School Psychology Career Pathway!
Keep your eyes peeled for our next sessions in the series coming in December and January!
