Union-Scioto Local School District

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” —G.K. Chesterton There will be no school on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans, thank you for your service!

Today, Friday, October 27th, Bus #22's students will be approximately 40-45 minutes late arriving home. Bus #22 services: Egypt Pike, McDonald Rd., Bowdle Rd., & Preserve Way. Thank you.

If you are interested in joining Unioto Elementary PTO, we would like to invite you to join us on Monday evening (10/30) at 6pm in the elementary library. This is a great opportunity for families to learn the many ways they can become more involved at the elementary school!

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. Excited for our football team and coaches for qualifying and hosting a playoff game this Friday. Outstanding season for sure finishing the regular season with a 9-1 record, going undefeated in the league winning the gold ball and league title! Congratulations players and coaches! Work still to be done! We would also like to again thank some local businesses, our National Honor Society students, advisors, and volunteers for providing supervision for the younger children during the game: Neil Coleman Insurance, Herbie Strange with State Farm, Jim’s Cycle Service, Old Man’s Group (OMG), Dwell Real Estate, Scioto Valley Dumpsters, Greenwalt Landscaping, All Signs, Kingston Bank, Chillicothe Screen and Printing, Unioto Athletic Boosters, and First American Insurance Agency have all sponsored this for Friday's game. The sponsor monies will support the NHS student club and serve as one of their fundraisers. Since this is an OHSAA tournament game students have to purchase tickets with the exception of children ages 5 and under are free. Presale tickets for students are $9 and adults are $12. Purchasing tickets at the gate will be $15 except for children 5 and under. Congratulations on our boys soccer district semis win this week vs Zane Trace. They compete in the district finals at Zane Trace vs Marietta on Saturday at noon! Our boys and girls cross country teams compete this Saturday at Pickerington North in the regionals. Girls run at noon and boys at 12:45! Congratulations to all of our teams and coaches on great seasons this fall. More specific recognition will be provided at the conclusion of the fall season. Go Tanks!!

Middle School "A" Honor Roll

Middle School "A/B" Honor Roll

Tomorrow Tues. 10/24/23 Bus #5's students will be approx. 40-45 min. late being picked up. Bus #5 services Adena Rd., Orange St., Menasha, Appleton, Lake Dr., Piatt. Ave., Allen Ave., Fairway, Yaples Orchid , Suncrest, Avalon, Baldwin Ct., Melrose and Winesap. We will also have to hold #5's students tomorrow afternoon. Thank You

Tomorrow Thur. 10/19/23 We will need to hold Bus #22's students in the afternoon. They will be approx. 45-50 minutes late arriving home. Bus #22 services Egypt Pike, Preserve Way, Forest Way, McDonald Rd., and Bowdle Rd. Thank you!

The breakfast and lunch menus are now available for November!

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 “September Leaders of the Month.” 6th grade: Paisley Page and Easton White 7th grade: Lily England and Gabe Jaruwannakorn 8th grade : Kiley Puckett and Brody Cutright

School is not in session for students on Friday, October 20. Staff will be participating in Professional Development. There will be no school on Monday, October 23 for Fall Break.

Reminder: Students will be released two hours early this Friday, October 13.

We are very thankful for the following sponsors for supporting our idea to serve our Unioto families during the football game: Neil Coleman Insurance, Herbie Strange with State Farm, Jim’s Cycle Service, Old Man’s Group (OMG), Dwell Real Estate, Scioto Valley Dumpsters, Greenwalt Landscaping, All Signs, Kingston Bank, Chillicothe Screen and Printing, Unioto Athletic Boosters, and First American Insurance Agency have all sponsored this for Friday's game. Thank you for supporting our Kids Play Zone!!

Reminder about the "Kids Play Zone" and general attendance for Friday night's football game: As a parent, you understand that by opting to allow your child to participate in this area or attend the game, you are assuming full responsibility for the conduct and well-being of your child. As with all extracurricular events and activities, parents are responsible for the supervision of their child at all times. Union-Scioto LSD is not liable for injuries sustained during a child’s participation in the play zone. Also, please know any Middle School or Elementary student will not be permitted to attend the football game without being accompanied by a parent or adult.

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. There is nothing better than having problems to solve! Every problem is an opportunity. It shouldn’t even be characterized as a problem because it really never is. It is an opportunity. So we have some good news and bad news. Good news: We would like to announce the grass area will be open at this Friday night’s football game north of the home bleachers for students to play. Thanks to a partnership with some local businesses, our National Honor Society students, advisors, and volunteers will provide supervision for the children during the game. We are very thankful for the following sponsors for supporting our idea to serve our Unioto families during the game: Neil Coleman Insurance, Herbie Strange with State Farm, Jim’s Cycle Service, Old Man’s Group (OMG), Dwell Real Estate, Scioto Valley Dumpsters, Greenwalt Landscaping, All Signs, Kingston Bank, Chillicothe Screen and Printing, Unioto Athletic Boosters, and First American Insurance Agency have all sponsored this for Friday's game. The sponsor monies will support the NHS student club and serve as one of their fundraisers. Parents will need to pay/donate $2 per child to participate with those monies supporting our NHS students and their club. We hope families appreciate our efforts to provide a safe area for children to play and enjoy their time at the game. Furthermore, know that their small fee will be going to a great cause. Our students! NHS students will earn community service hours as well. Please know we are experimenting with this with the hopes we can continue it next year versus closing the area altogether. We would appreciate any local businesses, organizations, and parents interested in supporting this for next year to please let us know. We will need sponsors, activity groups, and volunteers to continue with the program next year if it proves to be successful. Bad news: We have learned that we had over 120 elementary & middle school students dropped off for the football game without being accompanied by a parent or an adult. Unfortunately, parents have been dropping off children and not attending the game. Obviously, this is a significant safety issue and concern. Please know this is not permissible. No middle school or elementary students are to be in attendance without a parent or adult. No students will be able to be in the parking lot area or playing with any type of ball anywhere on the campus with the exception of the area we have designated as the play area. Nice performance orchestra students with your concert performance earlier in the week. I was not able to attend but was told it was a wonderful performance. So, great job students and Mr. Thorne! A reminder our fall band concert is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 at 6 pm at the MS/HS auditeria. Hope to see you there! Next Friday, October 13 we will have a 2-hour early release for students and it is the end of the 1st 9 weeks of the school year! Go Tanks!!

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck will be parked at the high school near the tunnel on Friday October 6, from 11:30-7:30. Schmidt’s is a longtime supporter of military activities at Unioto. Come on out and enjoy a nice lunch or grab some great food before the big game on Friday night. Go Tanks!

Today Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Bus # 25's students will be approximately 30-35 minutes late arriving home. Bus 25 services Grant Dr., Arlington, Woodland Way, Rolling Meadows, Wildflower, Marigold, Goldenrod, Foxglove, Zickafoose, East Valley Dr. and Kinnamon. Thank you.

Students will be released two hours early on Friday, October 13.

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 special thanks to our varsity volleyball coaches Jimmy Hutton and Paul Tanedo for building and installing our new lockers for our ladies’ locker room! We really appreciate your efforts to upgrade our lady’s locker room facilities. From one carpenter to another, I would say job well done! Impressive! Thank you! Congratulations to our 3 All-Call winners, Caden Larue, Shannon Blevins, and Keegan Potts! All they had to do was listen to my all-call and reply correctly. Students it really pays to listen and in this case a free breakfast or lunch from Rost Coffee in Chillicothe! A special thanks to Trent Fannin for donating to the program. Each student won a $25 gift card for Rost Coffee! Thank you, Mr. Fannin, with Rost Coffee, and Congratulations to Caden, Shannon, and Keegan!! Parents remind your children to check their gotanks email regularly! A reminder to us all to enjoy each day, be thankful for our blessings, be a great friend, be a good person, tell those you love you love them, make a difference, be present, and be grateful. One of my favorite all-time quotes displayed on my office wall is a great concept to remember. Allow me to share. If your presence doesn’t have an impact, your absence won’t make a difference! 3 days til Monday!! Go Tanks!!

Congratulations to our 3 All-Call winners, Caden Larue, Shannon Blevins, and Keegan Potts! All they had to do was listen to my all-call and reply correctly. Students it really pays to listen! The winners receive a free breakfast or lunch from Rost Coffee in Chillicothe! A special thanks to Trent Fannin for donating to the program. Each student won a $25 gift card for Rost Coffee! Thank you, Mr. Fannin, with Rost Coffee, and Congratulations to Caden, Shannon, and Keegan!! Parents, please remind your child to check their gotanks email every day!! Pictured are the student winners articulating what they learned to the business owner of Rost Coffee, Mr. Fannin, and me. Great job students!!