Art 1 students learned about forced perspective. Then in groups students created forced perspective illusions of their own.
Congratulations to Emma McDevitt! She is now certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist – Word Associate Microsoft 365 Apps! Way to go, Emma!!!
Building update- we want to thank Hammond construction for sharing some recent drone pictures with us. Great progress!
We would like to say a big thank you to the New Garden Methodist Church, for their Generous donation to the United Local School District’s lunch program. We have an amazing community willing to help out our students.
FALL AUCTION:
Mark you calendars for the Annual Junior Class Fall Auction, set for Saturday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m.
Congratulations to senior Addyson Blazer! Each week, Beck’s recognizes high school athletes who demonstrate that they are a Player with Heart. At Beck’s, we are and will remain, Farmers at Heart™. Addyson Blazer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the family aspect within the team and the feeling of having the community behind you. Also representing the community in a positive way. To Addyson agriculture gives her a sense of belonging. Both of her parents were heavily involved in ag, and she has been involved since she first learned to walk. Addyson is involved in Yearbook committee, President of NHS, Principals Advisory Council, 4-H president, Jr. Fair committee, soccer, and basketball. Her future plans are to continue her academic and athletic career and major in mathematic so she can pursue a career in actuary sciences. Please take a moment to click on the link provided to listen to her interview. https://brownfieldagnews.com/becks-player-with-heart-ohio/
WHITE OUT FRIDAY: This Friday, our varsity football team takes on Leetonia. Guy Costello is a Leetonia teacher and over the past two years has been Leetonia's head basketball coach . We will join Leetonia in a White Out theme this Friday in support of Coach Costello, who has been diagnosed with ASL, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. We will battle it out on the football field, but we will Unite in support of Coach Costello. For more information, go to the Morning Journal: https://www.morningjournalnews.com/sports/local-sports/2023/09/costello-backed-by-the-whole-leetonia-crew/
Congratulations to senior, Hunter Haus! He is now a Microsoft Office Specialist as a PowerPoint Associate - Microsoft 365 Apps. Hunter is our first student to be certified in Microsoft this year. He has earned another Industry Recognized Credential worth 3 points toward his 12-point gradation seal. Hunter comes to this program with 6 points earned last year, so he now has a total of 9 IRC points. Way to go, Hunter!!!
Students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades attended the Skilled Trades Expo this week. They were given the opportunity to learn more about the trades and engage in hands-on activities.
High School Art and fun with Keith Haring at the Akron Art Museum
The High School Art department is asking for pumpkin donations so that art students can paint them for the fall auction to benefit the juniors. If you have pumpkins you are willing to donate, please bring them to door 8 (elementary office entrance) of the school and leave them for the High School Art department by Sept 29. You can drop them off earlier! If you have any questions please call 330-223 - 1521 . Thank you!
LATE START WEDNESDAY:
We will have a 2-hour late start for all grade levels this coming Wednesday, September 27, for staff in-service meetings. School buses will run 2 hours later than usual. Check out our District School Year Calendar for future changes to our regular day:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wu4EnZpePjxqnNw3Xt4OSSnvQxXBwTOa/view
PICTURE DAY for HIGH SCHOOL students (grades 9-12) is set for October 4. Pre-ordering online is the easiest way to prepare for picture day. Or, you can download a flyer to complete and send payment and the form with your student on October. 4. Use the link to pre-order or download picture package flyers.
https://mailchi.mp/448f8a56e06a/picture-day-united-local-high-school-104?e=f599084d11
Our Clash of the Cans Food Drive Challenge sponsored by Student Council wraps up tomorrow (Friday). The traveling trophy for the school competition winner between Lisbon & United will be announced at the football game tomorrow evening. Grade Level competition winners for Middle and high school will be awarded with donuts. Send/bring your food item donations in tomorrow and GO EAGLES!
Congratulations to Jacob DiLeo! He is now an AutoDesk Certified User: AutoCAD®. This earns Jacob 4 points toward the 12-point graduation seal in Engineering. Jacob is the very first student to become certified with an Industry Recognized Credential this year. Way to go, Jacob!
Congratulations to our Fall Homecoming King and Queen, Louden Stryffeler and Katie Dees. Louden an Katie were crowned at the varsity football game on Friday night.
The 2023-24 "Unitas" Yearbook is currently on sale for the lowest price of the school year. High school books are $65 and middle school books are $19. These prices will increase after September 29. Prices will continue to increase throughout the school year. Order forms were distributed last week. Extra copies are available in the office or visit www.jostensyearbook.com to order TODAY!
It's the time of year to start getting ready for our fall drama production! This year, Ms. Sarah Pigza and Mrs. Cindy Neiswanger will be directing "A Tribute to USO: Memories of Vietnam" on Nov 17 and 18.
The show features a choir that is open to all members of the community. The choir will rehearse once a week beginning Oct 17, and will meet four nights the week of the show. Attached is a schedule of rehearsals with a QR code to signups. You can also sign up using the link below. We look forward to making music with you!
https://forms.gle/cfRTFpBHozqEtzeU7
SPIRIT WEEK!
Some of our teachers were all-in for today's Spirit Week theme (Rhyme Without a Reason). We have a doc, a jock, a hawk, a sock, a rock and John Hancock (signer of the Declaration of Independence).
Congratulations to Wyatt Medure who set a new Boys Soccer Team Career Assists record last night in our 2-1 win over Ursuline! He currently has 40 Career Assists with 14+ games left to go this season! Well done Wyatt!
