United South Central School District

Congratulations Rebel Nation! We hosted a successful Speech Meet Saturday, taking home the 3rd Place Team Sweepstakes Award for USC! Our team worked hard to Place this week, and it was well worth the effort! Every Varsity Placement is a punch towards Nationals! Joshua Brooks: 1st Place Varsity Dramatic Interp 2nd Place Varsity Prose 5th Place Varsity Duo Emma Johnson: 2nd Place Varsity Dramatic Interp 5th Place Varsity Duo Danyelle Dickson & Maxwell Schull: 2nd Place Varsity Duo Nia Loonan: 3rd Place Varsity Prose 4th Place Varsity Poetry Josephina Olsen: 5th Place Varsity Original Oratory Lilliana Berry & Wheylan Haney: 7th Place Varsity Duo Austin Rath: 7th Place Varsity Humorous Interp

It's School Breakfast Week! 🥳 At USC we kickstart our mornings with a nutritious meal to fuel a day of learning and fun! A huge thanks to all those that make our school breakfast program happen!

🌟 It’s National School Social Work Week! 🌟 United South Central Schools is proud to recognize Jennifer Murphey and Melissa Haugh for their incredible dedication to our students, families, and staff. School social workers play a vital role in breaking down barriers to learning, fostering positive school environments, and supporting student success. From providing essential resources to teaching coping skills and advocating for students’ best interests, Jennifer and Melissa make a lasting impact every day. Thank you both for your hard work and commitment to our USC community!

📢 USC Parents & Families – We Want Your Feedback! 📢 As part of our district’s goal-setting work, we’re gathering input on how we’re meeting the needs of our families. Your voice helps shape the “desired daily experience” at USC! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey & share your thoughts on how we can learn and grow. 🔗 Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk-oMsDnzzWiOmMQ95HYhIDt4wbSZ1EhEpEbIn0izazKytTg/viewform?usp=sharing Your feedback makes a difference! Thank you for being a part of the USC community.

📢 Superintendent’s Update – March Newsletter 📢 Get the latest from USC, including: 🏫 Facilities Task Force updates 📝 Spring testing 🔨 Exciting summer projects ahead Stay informed & engaged with our district! 📖 Read more: https://5il.co/391u1

It's Game Day! Can't make tonight's Section 2A Girls Basketball Quarterfinal vs. #1 St. Mary's? Catch all the action on the livestream at the following link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/st-peter/organization/840/st-peter-high-school Go Rebels! #prideUSC

State Send-Off ✅ Best of luck to our Wrestlers and Robotics teams as they compete at State over the weekend! Win, lose or draw we're behind you all the way. #HornsUp #prideUSC

Come one, come all, to see USC's 8th grade class as they, along with Director Josh Edwards, present 'Robin Hood' at 6:30pm tonight (2/25) in the High School Auditorium. You'll be glad you did! #prideUSC

Boys Basketball got the #16 seed in the upcoming Section 2A Playoffs. USC will host #17 Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop in the playoff opener on Friday night (2/28) at 7:00pm. #prideUSC

After last night's upset win over Nicollet, USC Girls Basketball advances to take on #1 St. Mary's in St. Peter on Thursday night at 6:00pm in the Section 2A Quarterfinals! Advance Tickets: https://stpeterschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?es=5i6ba7at8j91prt1evskk6olto Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/st-peter/organization/840/st-peter-high-school #prideUSC

📢 We're hiring! United South Central Schools is looking for a Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Preschool/Elementary Teacher starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Join our student-centered team and make a difference! 🍎✨ Apply today: https://www.usc.k12.mn.us/page/preschool

📢 It’s #AmeriCorpsWeek! United South Central Schools is incredibly grateful for Nancy Bruckhoff and her dedication to our students through Reading Corps. Thank you for making a difference every day, Nancy! 📚

The Speech Team went to Mankato East on Saturday! With 400 competitors, it was one of our largest meets yet. Wheylan Haney & Lilliana Berry took 6th Place in Novice Duo, while Danyelle Dickson & Maxwell Schull took 5th Place! In Novice Extemporaneous Speaking, Hailey Chandler took home 5th Place! Congratulations 🎊 👏

📢✨ Celebrate National Public Schools Week! ✨📢 From Feb. 24–28, 2025, we’re honoring the incredible educators, staff, and advocates who make United South Central Public Schools a place of learning, growth, and community! ❤️📚 Public Schools Week is a time to: ✅ Showcase the achievements of public schools ✅ Highlight how we’re overcoming challenges ✅ Share lessons learned & inspire progress Join us in celebrating the power of public education!

🚨 Check out the United South Central High School February Newsletter! 🚨 Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and highlights from USC. 📢📚🎉 📖 Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/fskc6t #USCRebels #USCNewsletter #StayInformed

🚍✨ This past week, we celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day at United South Central! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible drivers who safely transport our students every day. Your dedication, kindness, and commitment do not go unnoticed! 🙌👏 #ThankYouBusDrivers

And then there were 3! Byron Getchell’s fall in his true 2nd match at 160 compliments Isaiah Gonzalez’s Championship at 133 and brother Noah Gonzalez’s runner-up finish at 127. All 3 Longhorns advance to the Class AA State Individual Wrestling Tourney next weekend in St. Paul at the Xcel! #HornsUp

USC Schools March 2025 Calendar Update! 📅 The printable calendar for March 2025 is now available! Stay informed about important dates, including athletic events, concerts, spring sports start dates, school breaks, and more. 👉 Print your copy here: https://5il.co/38fix Remember, updates may occur, so check the USC website or app regularly for any changes. Stay organized all month long! 🗓️

Join us for the inaugural Community Health & Wellness Fair on March 6 from 5-7 PM in the USC High School Gym. This free event features 20+ vendors and resources, fun activities, and a chance to win prizes like a NutriBullet blender, Instant Pot Air Fryer, Keurig, and more! Pre-register now to earn an extra raffle entry: https://forms.gle/9s7UDAf65G1RDQTp6. Don’t miss it!

Yesterday afternoon, representatives from the USC Softball team visited the Shepherd's Inn to take on the residents in an indoor snowball fight. What a great time, and a nice little arm warm-up for the upcoming season! #prideUSC