Dear Freshman Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share an important update regarding your student’s science placement. Your student’s schedule has been adjusted to place them in Physical Science / ICP instead of Honors Biology / Biology.Our district is shifting the high school science sequence moving forward. Ninth graders will now take Physical Science / ICP, and 10th graders will take Honors Biology / Biology.We made this decision based on three main factors to help your student succeed:
Testing Relief: Biology concludes with a high-stakes state exam. Moving this class to 10th grade gives freshmen one less state test during their transition to high school. It also allows students to be a year older and more academically prepared when they take the exam.
State Alignment: The State of Ohio designs the Biology curriculum specifically for sophomore-level students. This shift aligns our high school with state expectations and neighboring districts. If a student transfers to or from our school mid-year, they will now be in the exact same class as their grade-level peers.
Academic Maturity: Biology contains abstract concepts that can be difficult for 9th graders to grasp. Waiting until 10th grade leverages your student's increased academic maturity, which historically leads to higher comprehension and better overall success rates.We are excited to welcome your student to high school and look forward to supporting them in Physical Science this year. If you have any questions or concerns about this schedule change, please reach out to us.
Thank you and enjoy your summer!
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share an important update regarding your student’s science placement. Your student’s schedule has been adjusted to place them in Physical Science / ICP instead of Honors Biology / Biology.Our district is shifting the high school science sequence moving forward. Ninth graders will now take Physical Science / ICP, and 10th graders will take Honors Biology / Biology.We made this decision based on three main factors to help your student succeed:
Testing Relief: Biology concludes with a high-stakes state exam. Moving this class to 10th grade gives freshmen one less state test during their transition to high school. It also allows students to be a year older and more academically prepared when they take the exam.
State Alignment: The State of Ohio designs the Biology curriculum specifically for sophomore-level students. This shift aligns our high school with state expectations and neighboring districts. If a student transfers to or from our school mid-year, they will now be in the exact same class as their grade-level peers.
Academic Maturity: Biology contains abstract concepts that can be difficult for 9th graders to grasp. Waiting until 10th grade leverages your student's increased academic maturity, which historically leads to higher comprehension and better overall success rates.We are excited to welcome your student to high school and look forward to supporting them in Physical Science this year. If you have any questions or concerns about this schedule change, please reach out to us.
Thank you and enjoy your summer!
ATTENTION USHS ALUMNI FOOTBALL PLAYERS!!!!!
There's still time to register for the Annual USHS Alumni Flag Football game. This third installment of "The Game" will take place on Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 AM at the USHS Football Stadium. If you are a USHS football alumnus (young or not quite so young), you don't want to miss your opportunity to join in the fun and "friendly" competition between former gridiron "greats". Registration forms are available on the USEVS webpage under the Athletics Documents tab, outside the USHS office, or you can complete the Google Form below to register for the event. This year's event t-shirts can be purchased online using the link below. This event is also free to the public so come out and support the USHS football program and help us spread the word. You will be entertained. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, August 12th.
Alumni Flag Football registration: https://forms.gle/EP5MgTwGANkMi9727
RAM PRIDE!
Link to purchase alumni shirt:
https://kimmelapparel.chipply.com/USAlumni/
Parents/ Guardians:
Your student’s Ohio State Testing scores are now live on PowerSchool Parent Portal for viewing at your convenience. You will still receive the traditional
testing results letter in the fall, which will contain more of a breakdown of your
student’s performance on this spring’s state tests.
For all of the tests, there are five (5) different performance levels
1) Limited
2) Basic
3) Proficient
4) Accomplished
5) Advanced
For accountability purposes, “passing” includes the Proficient, Accomplished and Advanced levels for all tests except Algebra I and ELA II. The
competency score (“passing”) required for graduation on the Algebra I and ELA II exams is 684 or higher. On the next page are tables showing the scale score ranges for each test.
If you have any questions regarding your elementary student’s scores, please
email the building principal (East/South - ailsa_d@usevs.org; Union ES - tim_w@usevs.org). If you have questions regarding your middle school student’s scores, please email Mrs. Parrott at patty_p@usevs.org. If you have questions regarding your high school student’s scores, please email Mrs. Williams at nicole_w@usevs.org.
Your student’s Ohio State Testing scores are now live on PowerSchool Parent Portal for viewing at your convenience. You will still receive the traditional
testing results letter in the fall, which will contain more of a breakdown of your
student’s performance on this spring’s state tests.
For all of the tests, there are five (5) different performance levels
1) Limited
2) Basic
3) Proficient
4) Accomplished
5) Advanced
For accountability purposes, “passing” includes the Proficient, Accomplished and Advanced levels for all tests except Algebra I and ELA II. The
competency score (“passing”) required for graduation on the Algebra I and ELA II exams is 684 or higher. On the next page are tables showing the scale score ranges for each test.
If you have any questions regarding your elementary student’s scores, please
email the building principal (East/South - ailsa_d@usevs.org; Union ES - tim_w@usevs.org). If you have questions regarding your middle school student’s scores, please email Mrs. Parrott at patty_p@usevs.org. If you have questions regarding your high school student’s scores, please email Mrs. Williams at nicole_w@usevs.org.
2026 USHS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE RELEASE
Here is the fifth and final installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Cross Country & Girls Tennis
N10 CONFERENCE EXPANSION FORMAT: For girls tennis, we are joining a brand new conference: the Northwest 7 Conference. This new conference consists of Willard, Bucyrus, Toledo Christian, St. Joe's CC, Sandusky CC, Calvert, and Upper. Each team will play each other twice with an end of the season tournament scheduled to determine league and individual champions. There are no new changes for cross country with the N10 league expansion.
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
August 25 - Icebreaker Invite (Cross Country)
September 19 - @ NW 7 Championships (Girls Tennis)
October 17 - @ N10 Championships (Cross Country)
The cross country and girls tennis seasons officially start on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
Here is the fifth and final installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Cross Country & Girls Tennis
N10 CONFERENCE EXPANSION FORMAT: For girls tennis, we are joining a brand new conference: the Northwest 7 Conference. This new conference consists of Willard, Bucyrus, Toledo Christian, St. Joe's CC, Sandusky CC, Calvert, and Upper. Each team will play each other twice with an end of the season tournament scheduled to determine league and individual champions. There are no new changes for cross country with the N10 league expansion.
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
August 25 - Icebreaker Invite (Cross Country)
September 19 - @ NW 7 Championships (Girls Tennis)
October 17 - @ N10 Championships (Cross Country)
The cross country and girls tennis seasons officially start on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
2026 USHS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE RELEASE
Here is the fourth installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Volleyball
N10 CONFERENCE EXPANSION FORMAT: There will be two divisions (East and West) and each team will play the teams in their division twice. There will also be three crossovers with teams from the other division. These crossover games will not count towards the division record. The final game will match the ranked East division against the ranked West division (e.g. 1E v. 1W, 2E v. 2W, etc.).
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
September 1 - Carey
October 1 - Mohawk
October 8- Calvert
The volleyball season officially starts on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
Here is the fourth installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Volleyball
N10 CONFERENCE EXPANSION FORMAT: There will be two divisions (East and West) and each team will play the teams in their division twice. There will also be three crossovers with teams from the other division. These crossover games will not count towards the division record. The final game will match the ranked East division against the ranked West division (e.g. 1E v. 1W, 2E v. 2W, etc.).
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
September 1 - Carey
October 1 - Mohawk
October 8- Calvert
The volleyball season officially starts on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
2026 USHS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE RELEASE
Here is the third installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Football
N10 CONFERENCE EXPANSION FORMAT: The new N10 conference will have 12 football schools. These schools are divided into four tiers based on the past five year winning percentage. Each school will play all the teams in their tier and certain teams in the tiers above and below. This is designed to help maintain a competitive balance within the league.
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
August 28 - Mt. Gilead (Fall Sports Senior Night)
September 4 - Wynford (Hall of Fame Night)
October 2 - Bucyrus (Homecoming)
The football season officially starts on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
Here is the third installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Football
N10 CONFERENCE EXPANSION FORMAT: The new N10 conference will have 12 football schools. These schools are divided into four tiers based on the past five year winning percentage. Each school will play all the teams in their tier and certain teams in the tiers above and below. This is designed to help maintain a competitive balance within the league.
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
August 28 - Mt. Gilead (Fall Sports Senior Night)
September 4 - Wynford (Hall of Fame Night)
October 2 - Bucyrus (Homecoming)
The football season officially starts on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
2026 USHS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE RELEASE
Here is the second installment of the USHS fall sport schedule release. Mark you calendars!
SPORT: Boys and Girls Soccer
CONFERENCE UPDATE/OUTLOOK: There are two new members of the NCOSA league this coming fall. Northwood and Miller City have been added and Liberty-Benton has left for a new conference.
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
September 9 - Riverdale (Boys and Girls)
October 13 - @ Kenton (Girls)
October 15 - Liberty-Benton (Boys)
The soccer season officially starts on August 1st
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
Due to a gas leak in the immediate area of the athletic complex it is closed until further notice. Please avoid the area. First responders and gas crews are on the scene.
2026 USHS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE RELEASE
The fall sport season is right around the corner and the USHS Athletic Department would like to let you know where you can catch all of the action this season. Each day this week we will be unveiling a fall sport season schedule with all the important details and new league information you should know. It's our way of getting you excited for the upcoming sports season and to start marking your calendars. So without further adieu here is the first sport schedule release.
SPORT: Boys and Girls Golf
NEW N10 CONFERENCE FORMAT: Three whole league tournaments (early season, midseason, and end of season) will be used to determine team and individual conference champions.
KEY DATES/MATCHUPS:
July 31 and August 6 - N10 Early Tournament (Girls and Boys)
August 11 and August 13 - N10 Midseason Tournament (Boys and Girls)
September 15 and September 16 - N10 Championships (Girls and Boys)
August 10 - N10 West Shootout #1 (Boys) (Lincoln Hills GC)
August 17 - N10 West Shootout #2 (Girls) (Lincoln Hills GC)
The golf season officially starts on July 29
*All schedules are subject to change
RAM PRIDE!
ATTENTION USHS ALUMNI FOOTBALL PLAYERS!!!!!
It's time to register for the Annual USHS Alumni Flag Football game. This third installment of "The Game" will take place on Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 AM at the USHS Football Stadium. If you are a USHS football alumnus (young or not quite so young), you don't want to miss your opportunity to join in the fun and "friendly" competition between former gridiron "greats". Registration forms are available on the USEVS webpage under the Athletics Documents tab, outside the USHS office, or you can complete the Google Form below to register for the event. This year's event t-shirts can be purchased online using the link below. This event is also free to the public so come out and support the USHS football program and help us spread the word. You will be entertained. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, August 12th.
Alumni Flag Football registration: https://forms.gle/EP5MgTwGANkMi9727
Link to purchase alumni shirt:
https://kimmelapparel.chipply.com/USAlumni/
RAM PRIDE!
It's time to register for the Annual USHS Alumni Flag Football game. This third installment of "The Game" will take place on Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 AM at the USHS Football Stadium. If you are a USHS football alumnus (young or not quite so young), you don't want to miss your opportunity to join in the fun and "friendly" competition between former gridiron "greats". Registration forms are available on the USEVS webpage under the Athletics Documents tab, outside the USHS office, or you can complete the Google Form below to register for the event. This year's event t-shirts can be purchased online using the link below. This event is also free to the public so come out and support the USHS football program and help us spread the word. You will be entertained. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, August 12th.
Alumni Flag Football registration: https://forms.gle/EP5MgTwGANkMi9727
Link to purchase alumni shirt:
https://kimmelapparel.chipply.com/USAlumni/
RAM PRIDE!
Hello Ram Family! Hope everyone is having a great summer! See you in August!
ATTENTION USHS/USMS STUDENT-ATHLETES AND PARENTS
This is just a friendly reminder that sign-ups for the upcoming fall sports season are now open. Parents/guardians, please log into your Final Forms account and sign your son or daughter up for the sports they intend to participate in this coming school year. Please remember that parents/guardians are the only ones able to sign their child(ren) up for their selected sports so please make sure you do this in a timely manner. Once you have them signed up, the coaches will be able to provide information about summer workouts and other important information. Also, please make sure you and your student-athlete are reading and completing all of the required forms in order to participate. This includes the mandatory preseason fall parent meeting slideshow located within Final Forms. All forms must be completed prior to participation. Additionally, please remember that a valid physical MUST be provided to the USHS/USMS Athletic Offices BEFORE your son or daughter is allowed to participate in their selected sport. Finally, please remember that the USEVS no contact period is from June 24th through July 5th. All practice facilities and buildings will be closed during this period and there will be no coaching contact as well. If you have any questions about this, please contact the USHS Athletic Office. Enjoy your summer break and we look forward to seeing you all in the Fall as we start another season of Rams and Lady Rams athletics!
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This is just a friendly reminder that sign-ups for the upcoming fall sports season are now open. Parents/guardians, please log into your Final Forms account and sign your son or daughter up for the sports they intend to participate in this coming school year. Please remember that parents/guardians are the only ones able to sign their child(ren) up for their selected sports so please make sure you do this in a timely manner. Once you have them signed up, the coaches will be able to provide information about summer workouts and other important information. Also, please make sure you and your student-athlete are reading and completing all of the required forms in order to participate. This includes the mandatory preseason fall parent meeting slideshow located within Final Forms. All forms must be completed prior to participation. Additionally, please remember that a valid physical MUST be provided to the USHS/USMS Athletic Offices BEFORE your son or daughter is allowed to participate in their selected sport. Finally, please remember that the USEVS no contact period is from June 24th through July 5th. All practice facilities and buildings will be closed during this period and there will be no coaching contact as well. If you have any questions about this, please contact the USHS Athletic Office. Enjoy your summer break and we look forward to seeing you all in the Fall as we start another season of Rams and Lady Rams athletics!
RAM PRIDE!
Nostalgia WARNING‼️ Pizza Hut has brought back the Book It Program to promote summer literacy! 🍕 📚 Also, don't forget the Community Library's Summer Reading Program! East Elementary Box Top info is also included.
🏃♀️🧡🖤 UPPER SANDUSKY TRACK & FIELD STATE MEET SEND-OFF 🖤🧡🏃♀️
Attention Rams fans!
Join us as we send off our USHS State Track & Field qualifiers as they head to the 2026 OHSAA Track & Field State Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. The Division III competition takes place June 5 and 6.
Representing USHS at the State Meet are:
• Ashton C. (Pole Vault) (Friday, June 5, 3:30 PM)
• Arielle O., Jocelyn L., Adriane Y., Kimberly T. (4x400 Relay) (Friday, June 5, 12:25 PM)
The relay team earned an at-large berth to the state championships following a season-best performance at the Division III Regional Championships in Piqua, while Ashton also qualified individually for the state meet.
The send off will start at approximately 8:45 AM from the USHS north parking lot and will travel down Sandusky Ave. to US 23. Please join family, friends, students, staff, and community members as we line the route and cheer on our Rams and Lady Rams before they depart for Columbus.
Let's show our Ram Pride and wish these outstanding student-athletes the very best as they compete on Ohio's biggest stage!
Good luck, Rams and Lady Rams! We are proud of you!
RAM PRIDE!
Attention Rams fans!
Join us as we send off our USHS State Track & Field qualifiers as they head to the 2026 OHSAA Track & Field State Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. The Division III competition takes place June 5 and 6.
Representing USHS at the State Meet are:
• Ashton C. (Pole Vault) (Friday, June 5, 3:30 PM)
• Arielle O., Jocelyn L., Adriane Y., Kimberly T. (4x400 Relay) (Friday, June 5, 12:25 PM)
The relay team earned an at-large berth to the state championships following a season-best performance at the Division III Regional Championships in Piqua, while Ashton also qualified individually for the state meet.
The send off will start at approximately 8:45 AM from the USHS north parking lot and will travel down Sandusky Ave. to US 23. Please join family, friends, students, staff, and community members as we line the route and cheer on our Rams and Lady Rams before they depart for Columbus.
Let's show our Ram Pride and wish these outstanding student-athletes the very best as they compete on Ohio's biggest stage!
Good luck, Rams and Lady Rams! We are proud of you!
RAM PRIDE!
GOOD LUCK to our USHS Track & Field student-athletes who will be representing our school and community this weekend at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University. Sophomore Ashton C. will vault for a podium spot on Friday, June 5th at approximately 3:30 PM while the 4x400 relay team of Senior Arielle O., Junior Jocelyn L., and Sophomores Adriane Y. and Kimberly T. will run for a spot in the finals at approximately 12:25 PM on Friday. What a great way to end the high school sports season with a trip to the sports biggest stage. Ram Nation is extremely proud of the athletic accomplishments of these student-athletes but even more proud of how they represent our school and community off the track.
For those who are planning on heading down for the State Meet, you can purchase your tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/ohsaa-track-and-field-championship-tickets. Tickets are $16 Adult and $10 Students.
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For those who are planning on heading down for the State Meet, you can purchase your tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/ohsaa-track-and-field-championship-tickets. Tickets are $16 Adult and $10 Students.
RAM PRIDE!
Come drive a school bus! 🚌
The USHS Athletic Department would like to send out a very special CONGRATULATIONS to USHS Head Softball Coach Scott Morris for being named the 2026 N10 Coach of the Year! Coach Morris guided the Lady Rams to a 19-5 regular season record including a 12-2 conference record as well as an OHSAA DIII District Runner-Up finish, the team's best finish since 2017. Coach Morris also coached six Lady Rams to All-Conference honors this season. A great accomplishment for the Lady Rams and Coach Morris. Congrats again Coach.
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CONGRATULATIONS goes out to several Lady Ram softball student-athletes who earned All-Conference Honors this season. Seniors Madison H. and Ava S. earned 1st Team All-N10 honors along with Juniors Addy J. and Maddie W. Senior Ella F. earned 2nd Team All-N10 honors while Sophomore Adilyn H. earned Honorable Mention All-N10 honors as well.
Additionally, Madison H. and Ava S. earned 1st Team DIV Northwest District honors while fellow Senior Ella F. and Juniors Maddie W. and Addy J. each earned 2nd Team DIV Northwest District honors as well for their outstanding performances in the batter's box and on the field. Ram Nation is extremely proud of these accomplishments but even more proud of how these ladies represent our community off the diamond. Congratulations again ladies on an outstanding season.
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Additionally, Madison H. and Ava S. earned 1st Team DIV Northwest District honors while fellow Senior Ella F. and Juniors Maddie W. and Addy J. each earned 2nd Team DIV Northwest District honors as well for their outstanding performances in the batter's box and on the field. Ram Nation is extremely proud of these accomplishments but even more proud of how these ladies represent our community off the diamond. Congratulations again ladies on an outstanding season.
RAM PRIDE!
CONGRATULATIONS goes out to several Ram track and field student-athletes who earned All-Conference Honors this season. Here is the list of all of these awesome gentlemen:
1ST TEAM ALL-N10
Sophomore Ashton C. (PV)
2ND TEAM ALL-N10
Sophomore Franklin A. (800, 4x800)
Sophomore Carter P. (1600)
Sophomore Andrew L. (4x800)
Junior Christian Miller (4x800)
Junior Henry M. (4x800)
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-N10
Sophomore Eli Smith (4x400)
Sophomore Franklin A. (4x400)
Sophomore Brent Richards (4x400)
Sophomore Ashton C. (4x400)
Additionally, Franklin A. was a two-time District Champion by winning the 800 (1:58.61) and teaming with Andrew L., Carter P., and Henry H. to win the 4x800 (8:40.07) and qualify for the DIII Regional Meet on Thursday at Piqua High School. Additionally, Ashton C. was District Champ in the Pole Vault with a vault of 13' 4" which also qualifies for the DIII Regional Meet. Ram Nation is extremely proud of these accomplishments but even more proud of how these gentlemen represent our community off the track. Congratulations again gentlemen on an outstanding season.
RAM PRIDE!
1ST TEAM ALL-N10
Sophomore Ashton C. (PV)
2ND TEAM ALL-N10
Sophomore Franklin A. (800, 4x800)
Sophomore Carter P. (1600)
Sophomore Andrew L. (4x800)
Junior Christian Miller (4x800)
Junior Henry M. (4x800)
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-N10
Sophomore Eli Smith (4x400)
Sophomore Franklin A. (4x400)
Sophomore Brent Richards (4x400)
Sophomore Ashton C. (4x400)
Additionally, Franklin A. was a two-time District Champion by winning the 800 (1:58.61) and teaming with Andrew L., Carter P., and Henry H. to win the 4x800 (8:40.07) and qualify for the DIII Regional Meet on Thursday at Piqua High School. Additionally, Ashton C. was District Champ in the Pole Vault with a vault of 13' 4" which also qualifies for the DIII Regional Meet. Ram Nation is extremely proud of these accomplishments but even more proud of how these gentlemen represent our community off the track. Congratulations again gentlemen on an outstanding season.
RAM PRIDE!
