So excited for this year's high school musical: The Wizard of Oz! (MUNY Version) Performance dates will be March 25th thru March 29th! The production staff includes: Director Julia Massara, Assistant Director James Massara, Music Director Alicia Leezer, Accompanist Devin Bramel, Choreographer Angela Foster, Lighting Designer Wes Vollmar.
Cast includes:
Dorothy: Ardyn North
Scarecrow: Blake Compton
Tin Man: Ethan Shoemaker
Lion: Jackson Moore
The Good Witch: Greer Kraus
The Wicked Witch: Paityn Kurtz
Uncle Henry (& Foremost General): Simon Treadway
Aunty Em (& Ozmas): Madelyn Collins
Lady Growley: Laila Johns
Gloria: Avaline Niederkohr
Munchkin Mayor (& a Private): Logan Ruth
Munchkin Barrister and The Wizard: Max Schoenberger
Munchkin Coroner (& General): Thomas Treadway
Farmhands and Generals: Ashton Bacon and Jack Beidelschies
Visitor Witch #1: Leah Hahn
Visitor Witch #2 (& Parent #2): Evelyn Steinmetz
Tibia: Kyla Conley
Lullaby League: Idella Frey, Avaline Niederkohr, Hope Korte
Lollipop Guild: Kyla Conley, Leah Hahn, Esperanza de la Paz
The Oz Lady: Katelyn Osborne
Parent #1: Addison Niederkohr
Peeping Munchkin: Aubree Barth
Munchkin #2: Erin Ritchey
The cast also includes: Munchkins, Jitterbugs, and Ghosts!
Ticket information to come soon!

Here is the updated tournament ticket information for swimming and girls bowling. Please check back for updates on future events.
GIRLS BOWLING
Where: Bowlero Lanes (1090 US 23, Fostoria, OH)
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student (must be purchased online) (tickets available now at www.https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets)
SWIMMING
Where: Lima YMCA (345 S. Elizabeth St, Lima, OH )
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 11:00 AM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student (must be purchased online) (tickets available now at www.https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets)
RAM PRIDE!

RAM PRIDE!

The spring sports season is quickly approaching so we wanted to provide you with some important information and reminders about the season.
Reminder that each individual sport will hold a parents meeting at a designated time and place that all prospective student-athletes and parents are highly encouraged to attend so you can get important information from the coaches about the upcoming season. Here is a list of the meeting dates/times/locations for your reference:
USHS Softball (Wednesday, February 11th, 7:00 PM @ USHS Library)
USHS Baseball (Monday, February 16th, 6:00 PM @ USHS Cafeteria)
USHS Boys Tennis (Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 PM @ Coach Frazee's room (314))
USHS Boys & Girls Track & Field (no in-person meeting, online video posted to Final Forms)
USMS Boys & Girls Track & Field (Monday, February 16th, 6:00 PM @ Union Auditorium)
Other important reminders:
- Parents/guardians, please make sure your child(ren) is signed up in Final Forms for the spring sport they are planning on playing.
- Please make sure your child(ren) has a valid physical on file with the USHS or USMS office.
- Please make sure you view the online spring sport information slideshow available on Final Forms (USHS and USMS). This is required in order to begin participation in spring sports. This online slideshow replaces the large in-person meeting we have had in the past.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the USHS or USMS athletic departments. Thanks and we look forward to another successful spring sports season at USEVS.
RAM PRIDE!

Hello Union K-8 Families,
We have some families who have been displaced by the apartment fire last Friday. To try to help with unforeseen expenses we are having a hat day this Friday, February 13th.
It will be one dollar to wear a hat. Please send $1 with your student on Friday; teachers will collect in first period/homeroom. 100% of all donations will be given to the families. Thanks for your help and support.
If you have questions please feel free to email me: tim_w@usevs.org.
Dr. Watson

The winter sports postseason kicks off this week for some of our sports teams and we wanted to make sure you had the information necessary for your desired event(s). Please check back for updates on future events.
BOYS BOWLING
Where: Bowlero Lanes (1090 US 23, Fostoria, OH)
Date: Tuesday, February 10
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student (must be purchased online) (tickets available now at www.https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets)
GIRLS BOWLING
Where: Bowlero Lanes (1090 US 23, Fostoria, OH)
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student (must be purchased online) (tickets available now at www.https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets)
SWIMMING
Where: Lima YMCA (345 S Elizabeth St, Lima, OH )
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 11:00 AM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student (must be purchased online) (TICKETS NOT YET AVAILABLE)
RAM PRIDE!

3rd - Girls 850 Relay Crescendo (Enriquez, Barth, Conley, Ault, 11:23.63)
3rd - Girls 200 Back Relay (Conley, Field, Enriquez, Dishon, 2:39.83)
3rd - Boys 200 Free Underwater Relay (Leightey, Minehart, Plymale, Bacon, 1:57.42)
Both team begin their postseason swims on Saturday, February 14 at the DII Sectionals hosted by the Lima YMCA. Good luck swim team!
RAM PRIDE!

We are nearing the end of another winter sports season here at USHS but there is still some action taking place out there that needs your support. Here's a look at this week's athletic action:
Monday, February 9
4:00 PM - Varsity Girls Bowling and JV Boys Bowling v. Liberty-Benton (no Varsity Boys Bowling)
*5:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball v. Miller City (rescheduled from 1/26)
*6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball v. Willard (the JV game will take place following the conclusion of the Freshman Boys Basketball game)
Tuesday, February 10
10:00 AM - Varsity Boys Bowling @ DII Sectionals (Bowlero Lanes)
4:45 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball @ Otsego (please note the start time)
Thursday, February 12
10:00 AM - Varsity Girls Bowling @ DII Sectionals (Bowlero Lanes)
5:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball v. Mohawk (N10 Semifinals)
Friday, February 13
6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Mohawk
Saturday, February 14
11:00 AM - Varsity Swimming @ DII Sectionals (Lima YMCA)
*6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball v. Riverdale (rescheduled from 2/16) (please note the change in venue)
We hope to see Ram Nation out there!
RAM PRIDE!

Despite school being cancelled today, tonight's JV/Varsity Boys Basketball game at home against Seneca East, is still ON. JV tip is at 6:00 PM. We will also be recognizing our Upward Basketball players tonight at halftime of the JV contest. Please help spread the word.
Additionally, all practices are still ON. Please contact your coaches for practice plans.
RAM PRIDE!




Hi everyone,
To help with your planning, we are sharing an overview of our upcoming end-of-year celebrations.
Please see the attached letter for essential details regarding Prom and Graduation, as both events have recently been updated. We will share further information as these dates approach.
This information has also been emailed to you using the emails provided at the beginning of the year.
Thanks!




RAM PRIDE!

Here are some results from the past few swimming and wrestling tournaments/invites:
WRESTLING
Van Buren Invite (1/24)
- Sophomore Braylon Shepherd; 4th place (120 lb)
- Senior Ethan Lewis; 2nd place (165 lb)
Sally George Invite (1/30-1/31)
- Sophomore Braylon Shepherd; 3rd place (120 lb)
- Senior Ethan Lewis; 3rd place (157 lb)
SWIMMING
NCOSL Championships (1/24)
- Senior Kyla Conley; 3rd place (50 Free, 27.02)
- Sophomore Ashton Bacon; 2nd place (100 Fly, 59.27)
- Sophomore Drew Leightey; 3rd place (500 Free, 5:50.94)
- Girls 200 Free Relay; 3rd place (Barth, Gottfried, Ault, Conley, 1:57.55)
- Girls 400 Free Relay; 2nd place (Ault, Enriquez, Barth, Dishon, 4:56.27)
- Boys 400 Free Relay; 3rd place (Bacon, Minehart, Plymale, Leightey, 3:51.86)
RV INVITE (1/28)
- Girls 200 Medley Relay; 1st place (Conley, Gottfried, Barth, Dishon, 2:17.18)
- Girls 200 Free Relay; 1st place (Gottfried, Dishon, Barth, Conley, 1:58.94)
- Boys 200 Medley Relay; 3rd place (Inglis, Miller, Johnson, Craig, 2:19.18)
- Boys 200 Free Relay; 2nd place (Minehart, Bacon, Plymale, Leightey, 1:43.10)
- Sophomore Drew Leightey; 3rd place (200 Free, 2:09.65)
2nd place (500 Free, 6:15.35)
- Junior Abbi Ault; 2nd place (200 IM, 3:10.34)
1st place (100 Fly, 1:26.05)
- Senior Bailey Field; 2nd place (100 Fly, 1:50.37)
- Senior Kyla Conley; 1st place (50 Free, 27.55)
1st place (100 Free, 1:00.44)
- Junior Aubree Barth; 3rd place (50 Free, 30.60)
- Junior Henry Minehart; 2nd place (50 Free, 26.75)
- Sophomore Ashton Bacon; 1st place (100 Fly, 1:04.46)
- Freshman Nash Inglis; 3rd place (100 Back, 1:38.11)
- Freshman Audrey Gottfried; 3rd place (100 Back, 1:27.91)
- Boys 400 Free Relay; 1st place (Bacon, Johnson, Plymale, Minehart, 4:01.89)
CONGRATULATIONS to both teams who combined to win the RV Invite with 272 points!
CC LAST CHANCE MEET (1/30)
- Senior Kyla Conley; 3rd place (100 Back, 1:12.23)
- Sophomore Drew Leightey; 3rd place (500 Free, 5:55.03)
3rd place (200 Free, 2:05.03)
- Sophomore Ashton Bacon; 1st place (100 Fly, 1:04.25)
- Junior Levi Plymale; 3rd place (100 IM, 1:08.76)
- Girls 200 Medley Relay; 3rd place (Conley, Gottfried, Barth, Dishon, 2:19.65)
- Boys 200 Medley Relay; 3rd place (Leightey, Plymale, Bacon, Minehart, 1:59.97)
Kyla Conley (7th individually overall) and Drew Leightey (2nd individually overall) were leading point scorers for the team.
RAM PRIDE!

We are reaching the end of the winter sports season but there is still some athletic action going on so be sure to get out there and catch some of it before it is gone for the season. Here is what is cooking this week:
Monday, February 2
4:00 PM - Varsity Bowling v. New Riegel (Varsity only)
5:00 PM - 7th Grade Boys Basketball v. CC (N10 Semifinals @ Wynford)
6:30 PM - 8th Grade Boys Basketball v. SE (N10 Semifinals @ Wynford)
*Freshman Boys Basketball v. Mohawk (CANCELLED - due to scheduling conflict for Mohawk)
Tuesday, February 3
5:00 PM - 8th Grade Girls Basketball v. SE (N10 Semifinals @ Bucyrus)
6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Clyde
6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Colonel Crawford (rescheduled from 12/13)
6:15 PM - 7th Grade Girls Basketball v. Mohawk (N10 Semifinals @ Bucyrus)
Wednesday, February 4
*4:00 PM - Varsity Bowling v. Elgin (Varsity Only) (rescheduled from 1/26)
6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball @ Kenton
Thursday, February 5
*5:00 PM - 7th Grade Girls Basketball v. TBD (N10 Final @ Bucyrus) (if necessary)
*5:00 PM - 7th Grade Boys Basketball v. TBD (N10 Final @ Wynford) (if necessary)
*6:15 PM - 8th Grade Girls Basketball v. TBD (N10 Final @ Bucyrus) (if necessary)
*6:30 PM - 8th Grade Boys Basketball v. TBD (N10 Final @ Wynford) (if necessary)
Friday, February 6
6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball v. Seneca East (Upward Night)
Saturday, February 7
10:00 AM - Varsity Swimming @ GIPE Relays (Port Clinton HS)
10:00 AM - Varsity Wrestling @ River Valley Duals
RAM PRIDE!

