Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools

USHS WEEKLY ATHLETIC RECAP This is it. The final stretch of the spring sports season. While the postseason begins this week for half of our sports teams, the other half have crucial matchups and important contests still to be played that will determine league standings. That is why this week is so important for Ram Nation to show your support for our spring sports teams. Here is a recap of this past week's action: - Varsity Boys Tennis has a great showing at Fremont Ross Invite - Varsity Softball goes 3-0 on the week to stay on top of the N10 standings - Varsity Track & Field got a final prep at Elmwood Invite as they head into conference week - Varsity Baseball picks up three wins and sits atop the league standings Time is running out for spring athletics so don't miss any opportunities to catch your favorite teams in action. Here is what is on this week's agenda: Monday, May 12 *5:00 PM - JV Softball v. Liberty-Benton (new to schedule) *5:00 PM - JV Baseball v. Crestview (new to schedule) *4:30 PM - Varsity Softball/Baseball @ Buckeye Central (please note change in start time) Tuesday, May 13 *5:00 PM - JV Softball v. McComb (new to schedule) 5:00 PM - Varsity Softball @ Clear Fork (DIV Sectional Final) Wednesday, May 14 *5:00 PM - Varsity Softball @ Mohawk (rescheduled from 4/29) *5:00 PM - JV Softball v. Mohawk (new to schedule) *5:15 PM - Varsity Baseball @ Pleasant (rescheduled from 4/26) *5:00 PM - JV Baseball v. Pleasant (rescheduled from 4/26) Thursday, May 15 TBD - Varsity Boys Tennis @ DII Sectional Tournament (Shelby HS) Friday, May 16 4:00 PM - Varsity Track & Field @ N10 Championships (Colonel Crawford HS) 5:00 PM - Varsity Baseball @ Clyde (game being played at Heidelberg University) 5:00 PM - JV Baseball v. Clyde Saturday, May 17 *11:00 AM - Varsity Softball v. Mohawk (rescheduled from 4/30) RAM PRIDE!

CONGRATULATIONS to Juniors Ella Frombaugh and Josh Heilman for being named the All-Heart Athletes of the Month for April. Both Ella and Josh were nominated and voted on by their peers and community for the many great characteristics they display on and off the field of play. These two give everything they have to their team and their school and exemplify all of the attributes that make them the All-Heart Athletes of the Month and an important part of Ram Nation. Here is a summary of what people had to say about Ella and Josh: Ella is extremely hard-working in everything she does. As a pitcher for the Lady Rams, she works year-round to perfect her craft. While she is a great pitcher, she understands fully that she cannot win games without the defense behind her or the offense to back her up. Ella’s passion and ambition to win is evidenced in the way she plays, and anyone watching a Lady Ram softball game can see how she impacts the game from every angle. Josh has a huge role on the Rams baseball team--and he never fails to fill it. He is one of those players you never have to worry about to put in the work on and off the field. He is exceptional at his craft, being on numerous N10 leaderboards for his stats. Whatever sport he is in, whether baseball, football, or basketball, Josh never goes unrecognized by anyone. He is always a threat to the other team and is always filling a big role for the rams. As both of these pitchers finish out their seasons, we would like to recognize the fruits of their labor; we would like to take notice that their efforts in the off-season HAVE produced great results. It’s not just on the mound that these athletes succeed, but in everything they do, both Ella and Josh have a hunger for greatness that drives their discipline. “How you do anything is how you do everything.” (T Harv. Eker). Everything both of these athletes do is ABOVE and BEYOND the expectations. Ella and Josh are both well-rounded individuals, taking on many different extracurricular activities, and performing at a high standard in the classroom as well. It isn’t just in their athletics that they exemplify HEART, but everywhere they go, they impact those around them. Congratulations, Ella and Josh, for being selected for the March ALL-Heart athletes of the month. We thank you for inspiring those around you, and being positive influences in our classrooms and in athletics. We thank you for representing USHS in a positive manner and being wonderful influences to those around you. RAM PRIDE!

First Round of May Positive Office Referrals. The following students demonstrated one of the characteristics of our Portrait of a Ram initiative. E Kilbride showed the ability to Communicate Effectively by helping in his class. R Lima-Sanchez showed Responsibility by cleaning up another students mess instead of the teacher.

OHSAA TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS The Lady Rams Softball team will travel to Clear Fork for an OHSAA Division IV Sectional Final game on Tuesday, May 13th. First pitch is at 5:00 PM. Tickets for this event are now available for purchase online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets. The Rams Tennis team will begin their postseason play on Thursday, May 15 at Shelby High School. Start time is TBD. Tickets for this event are not yet available for purchase online but will be on Monday at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets. The Rams and Lady Rams Track and Field teams will compete at the OHSAA DII District Championships on Thursday and Saturday, May 22 and 24 at Oak Harbor High School. Start time for field events will be 4:00 PM (May 22) and 10:30 AM (May 24). Tickets for this event are not yet available for purchase. The Rams Baseball team will have their tournament draw on Sunday and will know their postseason assignment then. Stay tuned for more details. RAM PRIDE!

Summer is almost here! Erika Holloway is providing summer social-emotional workshops for students ages 5-11 every Tuesday in June and July! Summer social-emotional groups provide a nurturing environment for children to develop essential life skills during the break from regular school activities. All workshops will occur at Upper Sandusky Counseling (625 N Sandusky Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351). *Few spots remaining*! REGISTER NOW by emailing erikanholloway@gmail.com or call/text 419-835-4326.

Tomorrow is our FFA's annual Elementary Ag day! Our Senior students will be teaching agriculture based lessons to our elementary students in the North parking lot near the Ag room. In order to accommodate the displays and activities set up for the children, the drive from Houpt Drive to the North lot will be CLOSED 8-2:30 tomorrow. Those HS students that arrive late or leave early during the school day will need to change your routes tomorrow and use caution. Thank you!!

Union family fun fest Dear Union PK-5 parents, You and your child are invited to our Union PTO's annual family fun fest. It will be held at the Union playground on Friday, May 9th from 3.30pm-6.30pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there. This is a FREE event but food will be available for purchase. Special thanks to all our community sponsors. Dr. Watson & Mrs. Parrott

Dear Union PK-5 parents, You and your child are invited to our Union PTO's annual family fun fest. It will be held at the Union playground on Friday, May 9th from 3.30pm-6.30pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there. This is a FREE event but food will be available for purchase. Special thanks to all our community sponsors. Dr. Watson & Mrs. Parrott

USHS ATHLETIC EVENT UPDATE Due to wet field conditions, tonight's Varsity Baseball game at Bucyrus has been CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for tomorrow at 5:00 PM (at Bucyrus). However, the Varsity Softball game at Bucyrus is STILL ON for tonight. RAM PRIDE!

6th grade musical, Aladdin!!! Wow-great job to the cast and all of the crew who made it a wonderful show! Special thanks to Mrs. Starner for all of the hours and work she put into the show!#rampride

USHS ATHLETIC EVENT UPDATE As you might have already guessed if you've looked outside today, all USHS athletic contests scheduled for today have been CANCELLED. This includes: - Varsity Boys Tennis @ Bellevue - Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Tiffin Columbian - JV Baseball/Softball v. Tiffin Columbian We are currently looking at reschedule dates for these contests. RAM PRIDE!

ATTENTION: The seventh installment of the "All Heart Athlete of the Month" voting is now open to Ram Nation. The USHS Athletic Department is once again excited and proud to promote this very special recognition for our amazing student-athletes. The All-Heart Athlete of the Month is a great way to show some love and recognition for our student-athletes and what they do on and off the field of play. The way this will work is that every month, students at USHS will get the chance to nominate a student-athlete that they feel embodies all of the elements of the AHAOTM. Those elements include Hard work, Enthusiasm, Ambition, Responsibility, and Thoughtfulness. These elements are further described in the documents tab of our district website for your reference. Once the students have made their nominations, the field is narrowed down to the top three by vote of the staff at USHS. These top three male and female athletes are then sent to you, Ram Nation, for your vote. You can vote for one male and female student-athletes using the Google Form attached to this post. The final tally will result in who is crowned the All-Heart Athlete of the Month. If you have any questions about this process please contact the USHS Athletic Department and we will be happy to assist you. The voting will end on Thursday, May 8th at midnight so please get your votes in by that deadline. Thanks in advance for your participation in this special recognition. Link for April AHAOTM voting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX6UCxz72WtMzfl9sCvsb2VZ7Fv3qUqJBrWtuYcv7p6VdCjA/viewform?usp=header

USMS ATHLETIC EVENT UPDATE Due to the forecasted weather, tonight's JH Track and Field meet against Buckeye Central has been CANCELLED. There is not makeup date scheduled. RAM PRIDE!

Prom walk through instructions for this coming Saturday's USHS prom can be viewed at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uFiU6KVPO5VDGSpXca_OncZXtIiMMk-uREwLMMfHvrE/edit?usp=sharing

USHS/USMS WEEKLY ATHLETIC RECAP Believe it or not but spring sports season is nearing its end. Here is a recap of this past week's action: - Varsity Boys Tennis gets back to .500 on the season - Varsity Softball heads into a critical stretch of the season - Varsity Track & Field continues to perform well at Colonel Crawford Invite - Varsity Baseball sits atop the league standings Time is running out for spring athletics so don't miss any opportunities to catch your favorite teams in action. Here is what is on this week's agenda: Monday, May 5 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Tennis @ Oak Harob *4:30 PM - JH Track & Field v. Buckeye Central (JH only) 5:00 PM - Varsity Baseball/Softball v. Bucyrus *JV Baseball @ Kenton has been CANCELLED Tuesday, May 6 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Tennis @ Bellevue 5:00 PM - JV Baseball v. Tiffin Columbian 5:00 PM - Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Tiffin Columbian *JV Softball v. Tiffin Columbian has been CANCELLED Wednesday, May 7 5:00 PM - Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Bucyrus Thursday, May 8 *5:00 PM - JV Baseball v. Arcadia (new to schedule) Friday, May 9 4:30 PM - Varsity Track & Field @ Elmwood Invite *5:00 PM - JV Softball @ Plymouth (new to schedule) 5:00 PM - Varsity Baseball/Softball v. Buckeye Central Saturday, May 10 9:00 AM - JH Track & Field @ N10 Championships @ Colonel Crawford RAM PRIDE!

USHS ATHLETIC EVENTS UPDATE Due to the continued rainy weather, all USHS athletic contests have been CANCELED for today. This includes: - Varsity Boys Tennis @ Fremont Ross Invite - JV/Varsity Baseball @ New Riegel - Varsity Softball v. Wynford Make-up dates for these events are being discussed. RAM PRIDE!

David Headings is retiring! Come help celebrate his years at USHS by attending the Alumni Tribute Cabaret Saturday, May 3rd! Several former students dating back to the class of 1996 will be performing. If you were ever in the group, you are welcome to come up on stage for the traditional finale of "Love and Hope". Admission is a suggested donation of $5 with proceeds benefiting the auditorium and drama dept. Doors open at 6:30p with performances beginning at 7pm and a small reception to follow. The outside auditorium hallway doors will be used for this event. He would love to see you there!

– Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, compland offering service with a smile, Upper Sandusky Schools nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To acknowledge their hard work and commitment, Upper Sandusky Schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day today, May 2,20215. This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series and The School Nutrition Association. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day. "Who needs a cape when you have an apron?" Get the details about School Lunch Hero Day at www.schoollunchheroday.com. To learn more about the school nutrition program for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools visit . https://www.usevs.org/

Upper Sandusky is hiring! See the details in the link for an Intervention Specialist at the Middle School. https://5il.co/3cx0f

USHS ATHLETIC EVENT UPDATE Due to the heavy downpours and projected additional rain, tonight's Varsity Boys Tennis match against Shelby has been CANCELLED. A makeup date is being discussed. RAM PRIDE!