Our post from yesterday had an issue with the image formatting. We want to take a moment to give a special shout-out to one of our school bus drivers, Amy Soliday. We are appreciative of everything that you do for our students and staff.
Today is National Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day, and we want to express our gratitude for everything you do for our students, parents, and staff! We are UNITED in our appreciation for our administrative assistants, including LeAnn Albright, Janet Duvall, Loretta McLaughlin, Lyne Mercer, Danielle Satterfield and Sarah Welsh. We would also like to extend a big thank you to our substitute administrative assistants. Thank you for stepping in to help out as needed. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication every day!
FORMER EXCHANGE STUDENT RE-VISITS UNITED
United had a visit from a special guest from France yesterday. Bruno Jouffroy was a foreign exchange student at United H.S. during the 1995-96 school year. In this photo, our boy’s soccer coach, Curtis Jones, shares a team picture from 1995, when Bruno and Curtis played together on United's soccer team. 1995 was the first year for the soccer program at United and Jones was a freshman at the time. Jouffroy is currently a high school principal back in his home country of France. Keith Martig (United Guidance Counselor in 1995) coordinated the visit for he and his family to tour the school building he attended when he came to the U.S. as an exchange student.
Attention to our Elementary, Middle School and High School Parents: This Wednesday, April 24, 2024 we will be having a 2 hour late start for staff in-service meetings. School buses will run 2 hours later than usual. You can stay updated on all our school related news by visiting our District Website or our District Facebook page. District Calendar on our Website: www.eaglepride.net/page/district-calendars District Facebook page: www.facebook.com/UnitedLocalSchools
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to express our gratitude for everything you do for our students and staff! We are UNITED in our appreciation for all of our bus drivers, including Walter Barker, Stephanie Brickerton, Luanne Cope, Steve Funk, Marcia Good, Byron Hartsough, Jacki Hruby, Kris John, Vinton Milbank, Peggy Mix, Carrie Pierson,Tina Sanlo, and Amy Soliday. We would also like to extend a big thank you to our awesome substitute bus drivers. Thank you for stepping in to help out as needed. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication every day!
The Medical Career Pathways Class had the opportunity to tour KSU- Salem. The students viewed the campus and visited the following places: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab, Nursing Simulation Lab, and Radiology Lab. Additionally, they were able to view a lecture hall and sit in on a college biology course. The students also experienced some hands-on learning in the Nursing Simulation Lab. Thank you to all of the staff for making our trip a great educational experience. Also, a special thank you to Cyndi Peterson, MPH, RT, RDMS, RVT, Program Director, Diagnostic Medical, Sonography (KSU-Salem), and Sue Laughlin, MSN, RN, NCSN (ULSD) for the arrangement of this field trip.
Congrats to Mary Marhefka, Ruby Marshall, Lucy Raymond, Owen Moser, Mikenna Bailey, Gabe Conway, and Sydney Thompson on receiving Superior Ratings on their solos this weekend at Junior High Contest. Congrats to Damon Harr, Jonathon Phillips, Ryan Brown, and Dylan Williams on receiving Excellent Ratings on their solos this weekend at Junior High Contest. Way to represent United Local and share your talents with the world!
Mary Marhefka (Piano Solo) - 1 Rating
Ruby Marshall (Alto Sax Solo) - 1 Rating
Lucy Raymond (Alto Sax Solo) - 1 Rating
Owen Moser (Trumpet Solo) - 1 Rating
Mikenna Bailey (Clarinet Solo) - 1 Rating
Gabe Conway (Trumpet Solo) - 1 Rating
Sydney Thompson (Trumpet Solo) - 1 Rating
Damon Harr (Trumpet Solo) - 2 Rating
Jonathon Phillips, Dylan Williams, Ryan Brown (Sax Trio) - 2 Rating
Congratulations to Chloe Angelo! She is now certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist - PowerPoint Associate Microsoft 365 Apps! This is her second Microsoft certification this year. This certification adds 3 more points toward her graduation seal. Way to go, Chloe!!!
Congratulations to Adeline Needs! She is now certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist - Word Associate Microsoft 365 Apps! This certification adds 3 points toward her graduation seal. Way to go, Adeline!!!
Congratulations to Amber Crawford, Luke Hull, and Javin Shafer on their last performance of the year with the Stambaugh Youth Concert Band! Great job representing United Local and putting in the extra hours beyond the classroom!
Due to unforeseen issues, the original menu scheduled for Friday, 4/19/24, was served today at lunch for the Middle School and High School. We have moved the originally scheduled meal for today to Monday, 4/22/24 and the originally scheduled meal for Monday, 4/22/24 to Friday, 4/19/24. Thank you so much for your understanding.
United FFA members doing BIG things! Check out the feature of Sophomore, Jayden Stoffer in the Columbiana County Soil & Water newsletter!
As part of her supervised agriculture experience (SAE), Jayden created “J.S houses”, a woodworking entrepreneurship building blue bird houses. She has partnered with Columbiana Coutny SWCD to sell her houses to local land owners to support blue bird reproduction, thus helping to control native and unnnative insects and plant species. Her emphasis on Wildlife habitat creation and management is an integral part of land management and conservation agriculture! Way to go Jayden!
Her houses may be purchased for $25 through the SWCD office located at: 1834 south Lincoln Ave Salem,OH 44460 or by Contacting Jayden or Mr. Gentry!
Students in Mrs. Cooper's the CCP Biology class completed their Wolbachia project with Mrs. Heather Mercer (Mount Union). Students were able to look at their arthropods' DNA through gel electrophoresis to see if the arthropod was infected with Wolbachia bacteria. Students were very excited to see the results. A great time was had by everyone! A special thank you to Mrs. Heather Mercer for making this project happen. What a wonderful experience for our students!!
BUILDING TRADES STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS!
Congratulation to Logan Casto, Jesse Brenner, Ty Hickok, and Nate Hall! These four United students will receive four of the fifteen $500 scholarships awarded in Northeast Ohio by the Builders of Easter Ohio and Western Pennsylvania (builders association). Scholarship awards were granted to applicants who have demonstrated a strong preparation and a commitment to entering a career in the construction trades. Congratulations also to their Building Trades instructor, Mrs. Zeisler, for preparing and inspiring these students.
Zeke Cannon recently finished an octagon picnic table as part of his Building Trades 1 program completion. Students in this program were given a list of projects to choose from and he chose this challenging table. Once it was time to assemble, he had to move his project to our outside working area for final assembly, often having to work in the rain like a true construction worker! He never complained and did a great job on his table. Way to go Zeke!
A huge thanks goes out to Vern & Missy Snyder, who sponsored a row of books in our book vending machine in memory of their son, Zeb Snyder, a member of the graduating class of 2024.
Once again, if you are interested in sponsoring a row of books, please contact Denise Ward in the high school library at 330-223-2815.
Congratulations to Madeline Young for receiving the Young Women with Bright Futures award. Each honoree is selected based on her unique academic, leadership, and volunteer traits.
The United Band put on an excellent performance at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Congrats to all the performers! Students then got to tour Yorktown and Jamestown, VA to see how the first settlers lived when they arrived from Europe. Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible!
Due to unforeseen issues, the original menu scheduled for Wednesday, 4/15/24, was served today at lunch for the Middle School and High School. We have moved the originally scheduled meal for today to Wednesday, 4/17/24. Thank you so much for your understanding.
