United FFA in partnership with United Local schools operates roughly 20 acres of crop ground surrounding the school.
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the community partners that make it happen each year. As we complete field work & planting, we will be thanks those who donate time, energy and equipment.
Last night, Carlton Cope, United Alumni and owner of Tractor Depot sent a tractor with a Salford Hybrid vertical tillage tool operated by current FFA member Jaric Simmons, to help whip the fields into shape, making them ready to sow a crop.
THANK YOU CARLTON & JARIC 🚜
Congratulations to Damien Little! He is now certified in Autodesk Fusion 360. This is Damien’s third CAD certification, which means he has earned a total of 12 Industry Recognized Credential points and a Graduation Seal in Engineering. Also, this year Damien has completed his fourth Microsoft certification for a Graduation Seal in Information Technology. Way to go, Damien!!!
Announcing The Winners of the 2023 ART SHOW FOOD ART CONTEST!!!
First place Food category: Dustin & Colton Casto for Spaghetti Mike 43.3% vote
First place Cake category: Audrey Wilson for Party Like A Pineapple 76.1% vote
First place Cookies/Cupcake category: Ezra, Fiona & Mary Davis for Butterfly Cupcakes 38.8% vote
Congratulations Winners!! Thank you to everyone that voted!
The 5/6th grade Spring Band Concert is tonight at 7pm in the band room. Concert is free and open to the public. Come out and hear the kids play your favorite pop music from Star Wars to Eye of the Tiger!
Congratulations to Kaleb Nastari! He is now certified as a Microsoft Office PowerPoint Specialist! This is Kaleb’s third Microsoft certification. Kaleb has also earned the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification, which means he has earned a total of 12 Industry Recognized Credential points and a Graduation Seal in Business, Marketing, and Finance. Way to go, Kaleb!!!
NOPEC Town Hall (video)
If you were unable to make the NOPEC Town Hall Meeting this past week, the link to the recording is below. Electric rates are changing effective June 1 and there has been some confusion about those changes and the choices residents have. Thank you John Zehentbauer for this information to our community. and thank you Luci Stout from our high school TV Studio for recording this meeting.
https://youtu.be/YEskAjFtmoA
The Varsity Girls and Boys Track & Field teams both captured EOAC crowns today.
Three conference records fell on the boys side as the 4x200 relay team ran a 1:33.14, the 4x400 relay team ran a 3:34.40 and Kaleb Nastari broke the conference and school record in the 400 with a 48.33.
SYDNEY BILLY MAKES HER MARK
United 9th grade Art student, Sydney Billy, finished a wall mural she has been working on over the past couple weeks. What an awesome way to liven up the walls of our school! Great job Sydney!
United ART SHOW 2023
For our Art Show this year we had a Food Art Contest. Please vote for your favorite food, your favorite cake and your favorite cupcake. The ones in each category with the most votes by Monday May 15 will win the contest. Please share with family and friends to get the most votes. One vote per person. Scroll down to see all 3 categories. One vote for each category. Thank you for your support of our Visual Arts at United Local!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpIFTm0XzElFRf2YhOF5hyfFbIMwdEMfRth2hLIF1YwzSDBw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Congratulations to Madelynn Lucas! She is now certified as a Microsoft Office Basic Word Specialist! Way to go, Madelynn!!!
We are finally breaking ground! Please join us Saturday, May 20th at 1 PM for our celebration and pictures. Immediately following will be a community memorial service in the middle school gymnasium. We look forward to a fantastic day!
Congratulations to Elijah Floyd! He is now certified as a Microsoft Office Basic Word Specialist! Way to go, Elijah!!!
Tomorrow is the last day to place a bid on one of the sheds, birdhouses, and picnic table, all made by United students. Visit https://www.myminiauction.com/unitedwoodshop2023 to check out these items and place a bid. The Auction ends tomorrow at noon. Thank you for your support!
Congratulations to Landon Jones! He is now certified as a Microsoft Office ACCESS Specialist! This is Landon’s SIXTH Microsoft certification this year, which means he has earned a 12 Industry Recognized Credential points, a Graduation Seal in Information Technology, is now officially a “Microsoft Master” and has 6 extra points! Way to go, Landon!!!
Please join us next Saturday at 1 PM!
UHS Spring Choir Concert has "GONE COINTRY!" Come and join us Friday night 5/12 at 7:00 in the auditorium for some good ole country favorites!
United students are shown explaining the new hydroponic growing project. The towers were purchased to grow lettuce and other vegetables for the cafeteria and Life Skills classes with a grant from the Columbiana County Health Department. As students learn, they are then able to teach and connect with other students and our community. We're all looking forward to the harvest!
This past week has been time of celebration. 72 United FFA members and their families celebrated the achievements of our hardworking students. 22 freshman received their Greenhand degree, 23 Sophomores received their Chapter degree, 4 members received their State Degrees and 2 graduates will be receiving their American FFA degrees. 18 seniors were recognized for 4 year's enrollment in Agricultural education. 6 CDE (career development events) teams were recognized for their dedication to competing In contests. Parli-pro team was recognized for advancing to the State Contest for the first time in United History. We honored out late friend, classmate and officer Zeb Snyder. And we celebrated the retiring of 7 hardworking officers and congratulated the 8 that will be taking their place.
United FFA Chapter had 4 members on the big stage in front of record State FFA convention attendees at over 9,000 people on May 5th. These members have all earned over $2,500 in their SAE’s, volunteered 25 hours or more and are active members of the FFA.
Maddox French
Alexandria Householder
Olivia Short
Colton Sutherin, received one of our late members Zeb Snyders’ State Degree on his behalf. Zeb was one of Colton’s best friends.
