Union-Scioto Local School District

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: Alexandria McDonald and Joshua Martin Grade 7: Dixie Leggett and Jayden Lewis Grade 8: Alayna Gray and Cody Braden Note: These “Leaders” will continue to eat lunch with Mr. Fitch, be involved in leadership opportunities, and work in teams to develop potential solutions to address school issues.

The middle school boys and girls basketball games for this evening against Piketon have been canceled. There will be no practice this evening. The make-up date will be shared once it is set. Thank you.

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. No school on Monday, January 17 in recognition of Martin Luther King Day. School will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Unioto’s military recognition night will be this Saturday January 15th. All veterans and active military men and women will be given free admission to the boys basketball game against Piketon. A free dinner from 4:30-6:00 will be served at the high school for our military members. This event is open to all military members and veterans in Ross County. Come out and enjoy a great night of basketball and an opportunity to pay tribute to members of our community who have protected our great nation. Thank you - Thank you - Veterans! Have a great evening and enjoy the upcoming extended weekend! Go Tanks!

January is School Board Recognition Month and Union-Scioto School District would like to thank each of our board members for their dedication and commitment to serving our school district! Thank you so much for advocating for our students, staff, district, and community! We are very very thankful and appreciative of your leadership and vision!! Thank you and Go Tanks!!

There will be no school on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Unioto will be closed today Friday, January 7, 2022.😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

2hr delay for Unioto tomorrow Friday, January 7, 2022. 😡😡😡🥶🥶

There will be two-hour delay on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Bus #1 students will be approximately 25-30 minutes late arriving home today. Bus #1 services Anderson Station Rd., Flint Dr., Moccasin, Arrow Lane, Mound, Peace Pipe, Chief, Feather, Camp and Bow Circle. Thank you!

Students will be dismissed two hours early this Friday, December 17.

January Breakfast & Lunch Menus are now available! Reminder: breakfast and lunch are free for all students.

Bus # 23 will be approximately 20-25 minutes late arriving home this evening. Bus # 23 services Anderson Station Rd., Flint Dr., Moccasin, Arrow, Mound, Peace Pipe, Feather, Camp, Bow and Chief Lane.

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 “November Leaders of the Month.” Grade 6: Jillian Mathey Jeremiah Daggett Grade 7: Rihauna Graham-Lovelady Chad Tryon Grade 8: Jacey Stephens Riley Wine 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 school issues.

“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi We are grateful for all of you. Wishing all of our Unioto families a safe, warm, and happy Thanksgiving.

Good morning Tanks! Rise and shine today! Yes I know it is early in the morning...maybe too early for an all call. Be excited for the day ahead. Next week is Thanksgiving break and we will be in session Monday and Tuesday. No school Wednesday thru Friday. Enjoy the time with your family and friends and be thankful for the blessings and opportunities afforded to us all. Students, this has been on my mind a bit lately and I feel very compelled to share. The cell phone can be a powerful, very powerful tool for your personal development and improvement efforts if utilized properly. Social media can be as well. You will find what you are looking for...if you are looking for drama, negativity, divisiveness, and trouble it can be found. If you are looking for positivity, encouragement, connection, and growth it can be found. Think about what you find yourself drawn to and focused on. Think about it. There is real strength in making good decisions with your time and thoughts. Be selfish with what you allow yourself to be focused on and where and how you spend your time. Here is another thought I was exposed to on social media and would like to share. If you are trying to do your best and improve yourself and get your life in order and your “friends” get in your way that is actually really helpful for you because you have now identified who your friends aren’t. You might think I can’t give them up. Yes you can and yes you should. It will actually be better for you and them. If they are aiming down and they want you going down with them there is nothing about that that is good for them or for you. Choose your friends wisely. It is one of your most important decisions as a child and as an adult. 3 days til Monday!! Carry your own weather!! Hard work works!! Audit your circle!! Be grateful!! Win your day!! Go Tanks!!

Thanksgiving break begins on Wednesday, November 24. School will resume on Monday, November 29th.

December Breakfast & Lunch Menus are now available!

Bus #4 students will be approximately 20-30 minutes late this evening. Bus #4 services Scioto Woods, Golfview, Goodale Dr. and North Creek Apts.

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. Parent/Teacher Conferences next week on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Congratulations to our boys cross country team for finishing 3rd in the State on Saturday along with 2 of our girls for qualifying and competing as well. Corey Schobelock and Gabe Lynch earned All-Ohio and Indy Spetnagel and Briana Nelson finished in the top 50! Once again Unioto was represented at the State level in a very impressive manner. Proud to be a Tank. Nice job coaches and athletes! Congratulations to our boys soccer team for an outstanding season reaching the Final Four for the 2nd time in school history. Great job coaches and athletes. Fantastic season! Our coaches and athletes dominated the awards at the Fall SVC banquet by gobbling up many many awards! These awards were awarded at the banquet but earned over the last 2-3 years. Hard work works. Congratulations to our staff for their commitment and hard work each and every day. Many have little understanding of what it takes to bring it each day as an educator. It is only easy if it isn’t done right. There are no shortcuts to being an exceptional educator and I am proud to serve a staff that recognizes the value of steady and consistent work for the betterment of their craft and influence on our most precious resource - our children and their future. So a big congratulations to our staff for bringing it each day for our students and community. Something you may not know about bringing it each day for others...when you do this you bring it for yourself. It isn’t even up for debate. When you bring it for others you bring it for yourself. It is a relentless and unbreakable reciprocal cycle that creates real greatness. Helping others helps yourself and helping yourself helps others. If you are searching for a real purpose and meaning, I can tell you it is to be found in helping, influencing, and improving the lives of others. Try it today. Give it a try. Have an aim to improve another in some small way to experience the feeling of joy and sense of pride in your efforts and impact. Imagine if each of us took a small step towards focusing on the betterment of others. Thankful and proud we have a staff that brings it each day to help others! 3 days til Monday!! Carry your own weather!! Hard work works!! Audit your circle!! Be grateful!! Win your day!! Go Tanks!!

Write in Red Red Ribbon Essay Contest Congratulations to sixth grade student, Braydon Botts. Braydon, along with his classmates, participated in the Write in Red Essay Contest which is sponsored by the Paint Valley ADAMH Board. Braydon completed a 300 word essay on the topic: “How Do I Stay Drug and Alcohol Free?” Braydon’s essay was selected as the winner from Unioto Middle School. Braydon will be awarded a $100.00 cash prize and will go on to compete in the Countywide Essay Contest, with a chance of winning a $500.00 scholarship. Again, congratulations to Braydon Botts, our 2021 Write in Red Essay Contest winner!