United Local School District

United High School Staff Spotlight

Reminder: ticket sales for Breakfast with Santa end this Friday. Come join us for some holiday fun!

We are officially hosting auditions for "A Christmas Fruitcake and other Weighty Matters" on Wed, Dec 3 and Thursday Dec 4 after school in the choir room. I have attached the script so you can take a look at the characters and vibe of the show. Music is flexible, and I am looking at 2-4 ensemble numbers.

Unlike the shows of the past, we outright own the rights to this script, and are able to add characters/make changes/add funny things as we see fit. We are for sure adding vocal soloists to the script (even if you are in the ensemble/server and have no lines). For solo ideas, check out this Youtube Channel (any video will do, song selections will be made after roles are cast to best fit the script/character)

United Local 2025-2026 Spring Musical https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DrINcFW3BbttP_BXYuh2U9B_CuvS7bLa/view?usp=drive_link

Everyone will sing Jingle Bells in the audition, and will read a page from the script. The script page will be given in the audition. Students interested in a vocal solo will let us know at this time.

Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to audition. I hope to see you all there! Break a leg!

Solo Song Inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/@Hildegardvonblingin

If you are unable to attend the audition in person please submit your audition via Google Classroom. Email Ms. Pigza at sarah.pigza@eaglepride.net for the code.

Today is National Special Education Day, December 2, 2025. We are UNITED in our appreciation for our staff members that are helping these students everyday.

“Students with special needs require more than just an education from their teachers. They need support, warmth, and acceptance to reach their full potential.”
Quote by: Ingrid Garcia, School Director of Divine Academy

United Local School District will be closed today, December 2, 2025, due to weather.

We are excited to highlight the incredible educators who guide, support, and inspire our youngest learners each day. Our first grade team includes Mrs. Garn, Mrs. Rickard, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Spillman, and Mr. Wright.

Together, they form an outstanding team—one that leads with heart, creativity, and a shared commitment to helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Their dedication truly brightens the lives of our little ones every single day.

We are grateful for all they do for our students and our school community. Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting more of our amazing teams!

Tonight's girls basketball game is FREE to all students. Please come out support our Lady Eagles as we host Southern. Thank you to the Bergman Foundation!!

Reminder to United Local Parents and Students:

Our staff gathered today in Swiger Strong shirts to send love, strength, and encouragement to Mr. Swiger. In moments that matter, our community always comes together. We’re behind you 100%, Mr. Swiger.

A big congratulations to Luke Hull for earning principal percussionist at the Youngstown Youth Orchestra and getting accepted to the Ohio All-State Orchestra! Luke is the first musician from United Local to get accepted to the Ohio All-State Orchestra. He is also the section leader of the United Drum Line and continues to help teach future generations of drummers. Keep up the good work Luke!

A big congrats to Sydney Thompson and Allison Conser on their performance with the YSU Side by Side Honors Band! Thank you for representing United Local and taking your talents beyond the classroom!

Mrs. Hepner took a group of junior high math students to YSU for a Mega Math Day. Students participated in a team competition with 11 other schools and attended workshops about different real life math implementations. The workshops ranged from higher level problem solving job interview questions, magic tricks, counting animal populations and even used an abacus. Two of our students earned prizes in the mixed team competition. Great day using math!

Happy Appreciation Day to our Substitute Teachers! A huge THANK YOU to our great substitute teachers for the support that they provide to our students and staff members. We appreciate all of their hard work, in continuing to help our students to learn when we need someone to step in to fill a spot.
We are UNITED in our appreciation for all that you do! Thanks to all the amazing substitute teachers out there!

Breakfast with Santa on December 13, 2025 from 9AM - 11AM

Jostens Picture Retake Day is Tomorrow!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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This applies to all grades.
Don’t forget to bring your smiles!

Event Codes: HS-FE233825 MS FE233725 Elem FE234925

Jostens Picture Retake Day is Coming!

All grades retake day: Thursday, November 20, 2025

If you were absent or didn’t love your first picture? No worries — here’s your chance to try again!
Start practicing those smiles!

Event Codes: HS-FE233825 MS FE233725 Elem FE234925

Today is World Kindness Day! “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Quote by: Scott Adams

Ways that you can share kindness with those around you:
1. Send an uplifting text to a loved one
2. Be kind and courteous on the road when driving
3. Intentionally allow laughter and kindness into your everyday life
4. Step out of your comfort zone if it will make someone smile
5. Take a moment to compliment others
6. Connect with your family members or friends
7. Buy someone a cup of coffee – or treat yourself.

Congratulations to our Fourth Grade Merit and Distinguished Honor Roll Recipients!

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication during the 1st Nine Weeks of the 2025–2026 School Year!

Keep up the great effort, Eagles — you continue to SOAR!

Yesterday our students and staff came together to honor the men and women who have served our country during our Veterans Day Assembly. Thank you to Mr. Blatch for planning and organizing the program and to all students and staff who contributed to making this meaningful event happen. A heartfelt thank you to Lieutenant Colonel John Tucker, U.S. Army (Ret.), for sharing his powerful message and to all of our local veterans who joined us today. United Local is proud to honor those who have protected our freedom today and every day.