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On Tuesday, January 31, Unioto Elementary and Middle school will be released early at 12:30pm. Elementary and MS will be on an early release at 12:30pm. High School will not be in session for students. No school for high school students only on Tuesday, January 31. Our school district and community lost a wonderful teacher and person, Robin Bumgardner, on Friday of this week. Our prayers are with the family, friends, students, and staff during this terribly difficult time. I can say as countless others can, I was blessed to know Mrs. Bumgardner. She loved her students, her coworkers, her family, and Unioto! The viewing will take place on Tuesday, January 31 from 12-5pm and will be located in the HS gym with the funeral service to immediately follow.
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In honor of Veterans’ Appreciation week during February 13-17, the Young Patriots will be collecting full size candy bars which will be delivered and distributed at the VA.
Each building will be accepting donations: at the high school, please drop them off at the office; at the middle school, please drop them off at Ms. Anita Thackston’s room; and at the elementary, please take them to Mrs. Strausbaugh’s room.
Please submit donations by Tuesday, February 7. Thank you for your participation!
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Bus Route 21 ONLY:
Good morning Monday, January 23 ONLY bus 21 will be one hour delayed. Bus 21 Services County Rd. 550 Shiloh Rd., Maple Grove, Mount Carmel Road, Sulphur Lick Rd, Blazer Road, and Steiner Road. to repeat ONLY bus 21 will be one hour delayed this morning.
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MS A Honor Roll
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2nd 9 weeks A-B Honor Roll
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Breakfast and lunch menus are now available for February. Breakfast is free for all students and the cost of lunches is located on the right side of the menu.
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There is no school today, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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There will be no school on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Are “U” a Leader?
“A good leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way!” John C. Maxwell
Unioto Middle School would like to recognize our student leaders who demonstrate excellence in the following areas: academic performance, character, behavior, effort, social relationships, and attendance. We proudly announce that the following students have been selected as our “December Leaders of the Month.”
Grade 6: Conlee Haynes and Blake Braden
Grade 7: Luke Mautz and Allison Fallow
Grade 8: Haylee Hull and Donzel Newlun
Note: These “Leaders” will continue to eat lunch with Mr. Fitch, be involved in leadership opportunities, and work in teams to help him develop potential solutions to address school issues.
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School resumes for students in grades 4 through 12 on Wednesday, January 4. Students in preschool through grade 3 will return on Monday, January 9.
Go Tanks!
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We would like to wish each of you a safe and happy holiday season from all of us at the U! We will see you in 2023!
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All call for 4:00 pm today!
Our Vision: By inspiring greatness, all students will realize their worth and potential.
Our Mission: At Union-Scioto School District, students will learn, lead and make a difference.
Our Motto: Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders.
A few announcements:
Please check our district Facebook page for information in regards to a blood drive we are hosting in January. The blood drive will be on January 3, 2023.
Announcement for preschool through 3rd grade students: A reminder elementary students in preschool to third grade (PK-3) after the holiday break will return to school on January 9, 2023. Again, preschool through grade 3 students will not attend school January 4, 5, and 6th due to staff participating in professional development.
Next week: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 is the last day of school before the holiday break and is a 2 hour early release. It will be here before you know it! Time flies when you are having fun! When you are really engaged or focused in an activity, event, or task it seems as if time passes properly. I am sure we all have experienced or noticed the different perspectives on time. Be selfish with your time and who and what you spend it on. It is more valuable than you may realize. Be thankful you even have time. If you are reading or listening to this message you have time. There are many that simply no longer have time. Time is valuable. Be grateful it. Consider the following perspectives on the value of time: The value of a second - Ask the person who survived in an accident just by a second! The value of a minute - Ask the person who has missed their bus, train, or flight by 1 minute! The value of an hour - Ask the person who they are waiting on. The value of a day - Ask someone who is hungry for the whole day. The value of 1 week - Ask someone who has been admitted to the hospital for a whole week. The value of a month - Ask someone who has not recieved their last month of salary! The value of a year - Ask someone who has been failed or a high school senior that can not wait to graduate! The value of time you have existed - Ask someone who is close to the end that never truly lived. One of my favorite lines in one of my favorite movies - Braveheart, William Wallace says, “Everyone dies but not everyone lives”. Take the time this weekend to think about your time!
Have a great weekend, carry your own weather, hard work works, be grateful for your time!
Go Tanks!
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Students will be released two hours early on Wednesday, December 21. Winter Break begins on December 22. School resumes for students in grades 4 through 12 on January 4, 2023. Students in preschool through grade 3 will resume on January 9, 2023.
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Breakfast and lunch menus are now available for January! Breakfast is free for all students and the cost of lunches is located on the right side of the menu.
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Mr. Elliott and the Unioto choirs are cordially inviting you all out to the 2022 UMS/UHS Winter Choir Concert tomorrow, December 7th, at 7PM in the auditeria (Doors open at 630). The choirs are working hard and have prepared a fun filled concert of music for your enjoyment! Please come help them celebrate their achievements this first half of the school year!
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4th grade orchestra is canceled for today, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Thank you.
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Today Wednesday, November 30 bus number 20 students will be approximately 45 minutes late being picked up.
Bus number 20 services BiersRun, Albright Mill, Cattail Rd., Route 207, Rinkliff, Quail, Hummingbird, and Infirmary Lane. Thank You
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Today Wednesday, November 30 bus number 20 students will be approximately 45 minutes late being picked up.
Bus number 20 services BiersRun, Albright Mill, Cattail Rd., Route 207, Rinkliff, Quail, Hummingbird, and Infirmary Lane.
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First day for new athletes for indoor track is Monday, November 28. Any athletes in grades 6-12 please report to the high school commons after school. For any questions email Coach Paxton at mpaxton@gotanks.org. Go Tanks!!
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Regulator Wrestling Club has the last night of sign ups tonight Nov. 22nd 6-7:30pm in the wrestling facility. Great opportunity to learn something new and be able to use wrestling in all aspects of life. For more information please call or text Coach Lawson 937-508-5354. Find us on Facebook Unioto Wrestling as well!!!