Student dismissal times today will be as follows;
High School at 12:00 PM
Elementary School at 1:00 PM
In November 2025, the Pennsylvania Legislature amended the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 through the enactment of Act 44 of 2025, titled “Parental and Employee Notification of Weapon Incidents.” This law adds Section 1303.2-A to the School Code and establishes new statewide reporting and notification requirements for school districts. These requirements took effect on January 6, 2026.
Please see the attached correspondence from Dr. Richard E. Lucas, Superintendent of the United School District providing further details and clarification regarding Act 44 and what it means for parents, and employees of the school district. This correspondence can also be found on the school district's website.
Please consider nominating one (or more) of our outstanding educators for the Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Award. One teacher from the United School District will be selected to represent us and be in the running for the Indiana County Excellence in Education Award this April.
Help us celebrate the amazing work our teachers do every day by submitting a nomination using the link below:
👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3jvUYpvm5pmzuvbRd-UG-TGVs5aBhjN6HYWlpTRWUNkZy4g/viewform
This is the OFFICIAL START of the Sideline Cancer Campaign for the 4th Annual "Bigger Than Basketball Games" between Homer-Center and United High Schools. This year's game will take on a different format, as a Double Header will be hosted at Homer-Center on Tuesday, January 20th with the girls playing at 6:00 PM and the boys at 8:00 PM.
This year's recipients will hit close to home once again as Jena Umbel & Rich Hixson will be the beneficiaries.
In order to participate, please click the link below where $5 of all items sold and 100% of donations will go directly to Jena and Rich. Over the past 3 years, this game has donated $6,600 to support Lee Hess, Keith Steiner and Kristi Voyda. Orders are due by Wednesday, January 14th at Midnight!
Sideline Cancer Store (Homer-Center and United HS):
https://schools.sidelinecancer.com/event/uhs-vs-hchs-jan2024/
Our Junior and Senior High Band and Chorus students delivered an extraordinary performance. It was an exceptional evening showcasing the incredible talent of our students while celebrating the spirit of the season.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so special. Have a joyful holiday season and Merry Christmas!
Congratulations to United’s members who placed in the top five of their events:
Kane Duncan, Agribusiness, 3rd place
Rebecca Dziagwa, Business Law, 5th place
Marlee Barner & Savanna Torok, Graphic Design, 4th place
Lucia Niida, International Business, 2nd place
Caly Ward, Introduction to Business Communications, 5th place
Evan Makdad, Introduction to Business Communications, 1st place
Jesse Sokira, Introduction to Business Concepts, 1st place
Liz Moyer, Introduction to Business Presentation, 1st place
Jimmy Tweardy, Introduction to Information Technology, 1st place
Olivia Henning & Keydun Tomalson, Sales Presentation, 3rd place
Payton Kolarik & Bella Lear, Visual Design, 2nd place
🥈 Second Place (Grades K–4): Third graders Sutton Brett and Levi Muir
🥉 Third Place (Grades K–4): Fourth graders Will Conway, Gabe Ream, and Jackson McGinnis
Both teams competed in the highly competitive K–4 division and represented United Elementary with creativity, teamwork, and determination. Way to go—we are incredibly proud of you! 👏✨
The United School District 2025-2026 school year calendar was revised on December 9, 2025 to address the inclement weather closure on December 2, 2025.
December Students of the Month
Congratulations, Ava and Simon!
They have what it takes to be “fur-ocious” leaders of our 8th grade PRIDE.
*They express positive attitudes!
*They give respect to others with their words and by their actions!
*They practice integrity!
*They are dependable!
*They demonstrate excellence both in and out of the classroom
