📣 Tomorrow night!
Come see firsthand the spaces and conditions that have informed USC’s planning and learn more about the proposed November 3 referendum plan.
📍 United South Central School
🕕 Tour starts at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
🍽️ Meal and Childcare provided!
Come see firsthand the spaces and conditions that have informed USC’s planning and learn more about the proposed November 3 referendum plan.
📍 United South Central School
🕕 Tour starts at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
🍽️ Meal and Childcare provided!
Did you know? We have opportunities to learn more about the USC facilities referendum in each of our six communities leading up to the November 3 election.
These informal sessions are a chance to hear what is being proposed, ask questions, and visit directly with district administration.
📍 Six communities. Multiple opportunities. One conversation.
If you aren’t able to make one of the scheduled sessions—or the times simply don’t work for you—please feel free to call Superintendent Topinka at school or stop in and visit with him. We’re happy to answer questions and have a conversation.
Our goal is simple: make sure our communities have an opportunity to be informed before November 3.
These informal sessions are a chance to hear what is being proposed, ask questions, and visit directly with district administration.
📍 Six communities. Multiple opportunities. One conversation.
If you aren’t able to make one of the scheduled sessions—or the times simply don’t work for you—please feel free to call Superintendent Topinka at school or stop in and visit with him. We’re happy to answer questions and have a conversation.
Our goal is simple: make sure our communities have an opportunity to be informed before November 3.
Register to attend tonight's free session about the college application process! bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries26 Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
📚 Did You Know ?
USC’s gyms are fully scheduled for physical education and other activities throughout the school day. Because all grades share the available gym space, other classes and activities must also be scheduled around gym availability, making the daily schedule difficult to manage.
A multi-purpose space would provide additional flexibility for:
• Physical education and student activities
• Assemblies and performances
• Educational programming
• Youth activities, athletics, and community events
The space would provide another option for students, staff, and community activities throughout the day.
USC’s gyms are fully scheduled for physical education and other activities throughout the school day. Because all grades share the available gym space, other classes and activities must also be scheduled around gym availability, making the daily schedule difficult to manage.
A multi-purpose space would provide additional flexibility for:
• Physical education and student activities
• Assemblies and performances
• Educational programming
• Youth activities, athletics, and community events
The space would provide another option for students, staff, and community activities throughout the day.
Juniors and Parents!
It's your turn! Our first Junior night is tonight at 6pm. We encourage you to attend one of our two sessions to help with Junior year planning.
Prizes will be given for our USC students who attend one of the nights. See you there!
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92757558409#success
It's your turn! Our first Junior night is tonight at 6pm. We encourage you to attend one of our two sessions to help with Junior year planning.
Prizes will be given for our USC students who attend one of the nights. See you there!
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92757558409#success
📍 Location change for this Wednesday! Join us for Beverages with the Board at the Kiester American Legion at 6:00 PM. Come on out and visit with a couple of our board members!
USC's 2026 Homecoming Dance was a fun finale to Homecoming Week! More than half of all 9th–12th grade students attended for a great night of dancing, games, and memories. Thank you, FariCARES, for funding this exciting night!
October is National Principals Month, and we’re lucky to have two great principals leading our schools at USC!
Please join us in recognizing Mrs. Bye and Mrs. Taylor for all they do for our students, staff, and families. Their days are filled with a little bit of everything—supporting staff, helping students, working with families, solving problems, and making sure the many moving pieces of a school day keep moving.
Thank you, Mrs. Bye and Mrs. Taylor, for your leadership, your time, and the care you put into our schools every day. We appreciate you both! 👏
Please join us in recognizing Mrs. Bye and Mrs. Taylor for all they do for our students, staff, and families. Their days are filled with a little bit of everything—supporting staff, helping students, working with families, solving problems, and making sure the many moving pieces of a school day keep moving.
Thank you, Mrs. Bye and Mrs. Taylor, for your leadership, your time, and the care you put into our schools every day. We appreciate you both! 👏
The October Superintendent Update is now available! This month’s update includes information about the October 8 Community Engagement Meeting, winter weather and virtual learning preparation, the Minnesota Permanent School Fund ballot question, expectations for elementary students at USC activities, and a few important upcoming dates.
Read the full update here: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/bbc42b85-1eee-40c2-a734-91931818798a/October-Update-2.pdf?disposition=inline
Read the full update here: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4144/United_South_Central_Sd/bbc42b85-1eee-40c2-a734-91931818798a/October-Update-2.pdf?disposition=inline
It's Custodian Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodians for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. We appreciate you more than you know! Thank you for everything you do!
OCTOBER is COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE MONTH: A month dedicated to applying to college and planning for your next steps after high school. Check out our website for videos, checklists, events, and other resources to help you plan for your future at bit.ly/MNGTCStudents #MNGoesToCollege
🗓️ One week away!
Want to better understand what is included in USC’s proposed November 3 bond referendum and the needs it is designed to address?
Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30-8:00 pm at United South Central School. Tour the school, discuss the proposed plan, and get your questions answered.
🏫 School Tour: 5:30 p.m.
🕕 Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
See the flyer for details and RSVP information.
Want to better understand what is included in USC’s proposed November 3 bond referendum and the needs it is designed to address?
Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30-8:00 pm at United South Central School. Tour the school, discuss the proposed plan, and get your questions answered.
🏫 School Tour: 5:30 p.m.
🕕 Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
See the flyer for details and RSVP information.
Homecoming Week is in full swing with dress up days and activities at USC. Students are showing their school spirit and gearing up for the Homecoming pepfest Friday afternoon and football game Friday night. The activities come to a close with the Homecoming dance Saturday night in the USC Commons from 7:00 - 9:30 PM.
Join us next Tuesday night to learn about the college application process! Register here: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries26 Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
Looking for a chance to connect with the USC School Board?
Beverages with the Board continues on Wednesday evenings, and we’d love to have you stop by! No presentation. No formal agenda. Just time to connect and answer any questions you have about our district and upcoming November 3 referendum.
We hope to see you there!
Beverages with the Board continues on Wednesday evenings, and we’d love to have you stop by! No presentation. No formal agenda. Just time to connect and answer any questions you have about our district and upcoming November 3 referendum.
We hope to see you there!
Join us Friday for the Homecoming Tailgate Supper hosted by the USC Education Association in support of our high school students, with proceeds going towards the EA Scholarship Fund! Starts at 5:15pm!
Register to attend tonight's free session about your college options! bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries26 Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
☕ Coffee and conversation with Superintendent Topinka!
Coffee with Superintendent Topinka continues Tuesday mornings at 8 AM throughout September and October. Stop by The Pink Cup to ask a question, share what’s on your mind, or learn more about what’s happening at USC and our November 3 referendum.
We hope to see you there!
Coffee with Superintendent Topinka continues Tuesday mornings at 8 AM throughout September and October. Stop by The Pink Cup to ask a question, share what’s on your mind, or learn more about what’s happening at USC and our November 3 referendum.
We hope to see you there!
Rebel Country kicked off Homecoming Week 2026 in style last night with Coronation and the annual Powderpuff battle between the Juniors and Seniors!
Congratulations to Homecoming King and Queen, Jayden Barnick and Olivia Bungum.
Also, shout out to the USC Junior Class of 2028 on a thrilling 20-12 Powderpuff triumph over the Seniors.
If last night was any indication, Homecoming week is going to be a blast!
#prideUSC
#Hoco2026
Congratulations to Homecoming King and Queen, Jayden Barnick and Olivia Bungum.
Also, shout out to the USC Junior Class of 2028 on a thrilling 20-12 Powderpuff triumph over the Seniors.
If last night was any indication, Homecoming week is going to be a blast!
#prideUSC
#Hoco2026
Did You Know? 🔎
As part of its planning process, United South Central evaluated several ways to address growing space needs, including using St. Casimir’s and adding portable classrooms.
While both could provide additional space, neither addresses the district’s long-term needs without significant investments in building improvements, utilities, maintenance, transportation, staffing, and supervision.
Learn more about the planning process at uscgrowingstrong.com.
As part of its planning process, United South Central evaluated several ways to address growing space needs, including using St. Casimir’s and adding portable classrooms.
While both could provide additional space, neither addresses the district’s long-term needs without significant investments in building improvements, utilities, maintenance, transportation, staffing, and supervision.
Learn more about the planning process at uscgrowingstrong.com.
