Remembering Jason Swiger
Jake Sommer’s Drum Clinic MOVED TO TOMORROW DECEMBER 14th DUE TO WEATHER. Event will still take place at 7pm in United HS Gym. Stay safe!
Congratulations to all of the United Bands grades 5-12 on your excellent performances on Sunday, December 7th to a packed house! Thank you for sharing your talents with the United Community and all the awesome people who came to hear you.
The Jazz band will perform in the High School Cafeteria for Carols Cocoa on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 and will include your favorite cookies and hot chocolate. Performances include the United Jazz Band and United Show Choir. Come out to hear some of your favorite Christmas songs!
The Jazz band will perform in the High School Cafeteria for Carols Cocoa on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 and will include your favorite cookies and hot chocolate. Performances include the United Jazz Band and United Show Choir. Come out to hear some of your favorite Christmas songs!
Congratulations to the High School Band on a fantastic performance at the Youngstown Christmas Parade on December 5th! Thank you for braving the cold weather to represent Columbiana County at this event this year! It was great seeing all of the local support for our band up in Youngstown! Our next parade will be at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World on Thursday, May 19, 2026.
Congratulations to Luke Hull on performing with the Youngstown Youth Symphony over the weekend. Luke is currently the principal percussionist for this ensemble. The orchestra will put on one more concert in the spring of 2026. Luke's next performance is with the All State Symphony in Columbus on January 31, 2026. Keep up the great work!
Jake Sommers Drum Clinic is this Saturday December 13 at 7pm in the United High School Gym. This event is free and open to the public. Jake is the drummer for Luke Combs. This event has been sponsored by the Salem Music Centre and will include free giveaways and raffles of music memorabilia.
High School Staff Spotlight
“A Christmas Fruitcake and other Weighty Matters” is a dinner theater featuring Lords and Ladies, a battle of the presents, unsuspecting audience participants, and a whole lot of fruitcake!!!
This is in place of our spring musical. Due to renovations in the auditorium, the cafeteria is the space available for our use. Given this space, we decided to take a new direction with the spring theater production.
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 looking for servers for our banquet as well as any acts that would be seen at a Medieval banquet! This includes jugglers, acrobatics, music, and dance.
We still need 8 students to fill the cast, including one boy willing to play the “Black Sheep” prince of the family!!
Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to sign up. See Ms. Pigza in the choir room or email her at sarah.pigza@eaglepride.net to get the information.
This is in place of our spring musical. Due to renovations in the auditorium, the cafeteria is the space available for our use. Given this space, we decided to take a new direction with the spring theater production.
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 looking for servers for our banquet as well as any acts that would be seen at a Medieval banquet! This includes jugglers, acrobatics, music, and dance.
We still need 8 students to fill the cast, including one boy willing to play the “Black Sheep” prince of the family!!
Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to sign up. See Ms. Pigza in the choir room or email her at sarah.pigza@eaglepride.net to get the information.
Please help us support the Class of 2029 After Prom by purchasing Christmas Cookies.
Tuba Christmas 2025
Congrats to Maggie Cope, Ethan Logan, and Levi Lucas on representing United Local at the Stambaugh Auditorium Tuba Christmas on Sunday! Thank you for preparing the music and spreading some holiday cheer with your music skills! Go Band!!
Congrats to Maggie Cope, Ethan Logan, and Levi Lucas on representing United Local at the Stambaugh Auditorium Tuba Christmas on Sunday! Thank you for preparing the music and spreading some holiday cheer with your music skills! Go Band!!
Rock Hall of Fame 2025
Thank you to the 8th grade and senior band members for a great trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today. We learned about the history of all pop music and its influences on the world. Go Band!!
Thank you to the 8th grade and senior band members for a great trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today. We learned about the history of all pop music and its influences on the world. Go Band!!
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.
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
“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.
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.
Reminder! College Credit Plus Informational Night
Interested in earning college credit while still in high school? Join us for our College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Night to learn more about program options, requirements, and how to get started.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Kent State University – Salem Campus
This session is highly recommended for students and parents interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the 2026–2027 school year.
Interested in earning college credit while still in high school? Join us for our College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Night to learn more about program options, requirements, and how to get started.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Kent State University – Salem Campus
This session is highly recommended for students and parents interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the 2026–2027 school year.
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!
