Free PHEAA Webinar Series for the Months of January, February, March 2025.
Schedule of Webinars: https://5il.co/34enf
Register at https://pheaa.org/virtual
Attention Senior Families!
Please contact Mrs. Spangler at 814-446-5615 X2338 if you would like to schedule an appointment to complete your FAFSA or meet with PHEAA representative, Julie Fontana
Due to recent weather delays, the Winter Keystone Testing Schedule at United High School has been modified.
Algebra on 1/8 and 1/9
Literature on 1/10 and 1/13
Biology 1/14 and 1/15
All students and parents registered for these exams have been notified.
VFW Writing Contest Winners
Six United High School students were recognized for excellence in writing by the
New Florence VFW Post 7622. Students competed in both the Patriot’s Pen
competition for 6th through 8th grade students and the Voice of Democracy contest for
9th through 12th graders.
In the Patriot’s Pen writing contest, eighth graders James Tweardy, Emma Burda,
and Audrianna Day placed in the contest writing on the theme “My Voice in America’s
Democracy.” Jimmy won first place, Emma second, and Audrianna third.
Ninth graders Jesse Sokira, Elizabeth Moyer, and Reese Hoffman placed in the
Voice of Democracy contest. This year’s Voice of Democracy writing theme is “Is
America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision.” Jesse placed first, Elizabeth second, and
Reese third in the senior high division. The essay winners in both divisions will go on to
the state VFW competition later this year.
Students and their parents were invited to the VFW for an awards reception. New
Florence Post commander Anthony Rivera spoke at the ceremony and commended
each student. Crystal Gindlesperger coordinated the writing contest with United
teachers Vicki Stelma, Michelle Dunn, and John Dunn.
Pictured from left to right: Paul Pozar, Anthony Rivera, Ben West, Emma Burda,
James Tweardy, Elizabeth Moyer, Jesse Sokira, Jamie Muir, Crystal Gindlesperger,
Carl Fabrizio, and Jon Gindlesperger
WEATHER ALERT: The United School District will be operating under a 2 hour delay today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Weather Update: The United School District is closed today, Monday, January 6th, 2025 due to Inclement Weather.
The United School District will be operating under a 2 hour delay Monday, January 6, 2025. Please continue to monitor local news outlets for any future information.
January is School Director Recognition Month!
Please join us in celebrating the United School District Board of School Directors who volunteer their time to serve our students, schools and communities.
United School District Board of Directors
Eric Matava, President
Dan Henning, Vice President
James Fry, Treasurer (not pictured)
Aaron Conway
James McCloskey
Shaun McGinnis (not pictured)
Hunter Overdorff
Mark Somers
Wayne Waugh
To learn more about the United School District Board of School Directors: https://www.unitedsd.net/page/board-of-directors
The United School District wishes everyone a Happy New Year!
2025 is going to be an amazing year at United. Go Lions!!!
Please see information about our Science of Reading initiatives and ECRI (Enhanced Core Reading Instruction) instructional practices below:
What is ECRI?
“ECRI" stands for "Enhanced Core Reading Instruction," which is a multi-tiered reading instructional program designed to improve reading skills for ALL students in kindergarten, first, and second grade. ECRI is a structured approach to teaching foundational reading skills with a strong emphasis on explicit and systematic instruction, focusing on critical content like phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition and fluency. You can find detailed information about ECRI in various research papers and PDFs available online, often linked to the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon, where the program was developed. ECRI aligns with the Science of Reading and is an evidence-based practice in student literacy achievement that our educators use to support student literacy instruction.
Parent Information/Resources:
National Center for Literacy- https://www.improvingliteracy.org/index.html
United School District staff will provide more information and examples of our Science of Reading initiatives and ECRI at the upcoming PTG Meeting (February 4th) and Family Literacy Night in February.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration information for the 2025-2026 is available. Please use the link to access a printable copy.
Please feel free to contact United Elementary School at (814) 446-5615 with any questions that you may have.
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Third graders in Mrs. Aimee Erwin’s class read Christmas stories to Mrs. Kayla Erwin’s kindergarten students to kick-off the holiday season. They all had fun sharing their holiday spirit and making new friends.
United Students volunteered at Toys For Tots in Altoona last week. Their assistance was very much appreciated and welcomed. Thank you Mr. Bevard and Mrs. Thompson for chaperoning.
United School District Revised 2024-2025
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November 22, 2025 - School Cancelled due to Inclement Weather
February 17, 2025 - School in Session (Regular School Day)
Thank you to everyone that attended the United Elementary School Holiday Concert this evening. It was a great night to showcase our talented student musicians.
Congratulations to our students that participated in the FBLA Regional Leadership Conference! Place winners of the competition were:
Bo Bartlebaugh - 3rd Place - Agribusiness,
Savanna Torok - 2nd Place - Introduction to Business Communication,
Connor Riffer - 2nd Place - Introduction to Business Concepts,
Liz Moyer - 2nd Place - Introduction to Business Presentation,
Caly Ward - 1st Place - Introduction to FBLA,
Jesse Sokira - 2nd Place - Introduction to Information Technology,
Faith Wirick - 1st Place Introduction to Public Speaking,
Bella Lear & Payton Kolarik - 3rd Place - Introduction to Social Media Strategies,
John Michael Dunn - 1st Place - Public Speaking,
Hannah Rudnik - 1st Place - Visual Design.
Nine of our students will go on to the State competition in Hershey, PA!
Student Council at the High School hosted a Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 13, 2024. Around 94 senior citizens attended.
Jr. Class Dodgeball Tournament was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
High School Holiday Band & Chorus Concert on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Combination of Junior High band and chorus and Senior High band and chorus.
Christmas at United!
Elementary Band and Chorus Concert
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
United Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium
