NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF JEFF PICKETT
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3307.353, the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education gives notice that Jeff Pickett is or will be retired from his position of Teacher under the State Teachers Retirement System and is seeking employment with this Board thereafter in the same position. The Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Central Office Conference Room on the issue of Mr. Pickett’s re-employment. To avoid disruption of the educational process, the Board has urgent reasons to fill this position in an expedited manner because the position would be difficult to fill with a qualified candidate due to the July 10th broken contract prohibition (ORC 3319.15) and because the position requires specialized skills and experience.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF KEITH MILLER
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3307.353, the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education gives notice that Keith Miller is or will be retired from his position of Teacher under the State Teachers Retirement System and is seeking employment with this Board thereafter in the same position. The Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Central Office Conference Room on the issue of Mr. Miller’s re-employment. To avoid disruption of the educational process, the Board has urgent reasons to fill this position in an expedited manner because the position would be difficult to fill with a qualified candidate due to the July 10th broken contract prohibition (ORC 3319.15) and because the position requires specialized skills and experience.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF TERRY BOGARD
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3309.345, the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education gives notice that Terry Bogard is or will retire from his position of Maintenance Supervisor under the School Employees Retirement System, and is seeking employment with this Board thereafter in the same position. The Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Library on the issue of Mr. Bogard’s re-employment.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF JEFF PICKETT
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3307.353, the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education gives notice that Jeff Pickett is or will be retired from his position of Teacher under the State Teachers Retirement System and is seeking employment with this Board thereafter in the same position. The Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Central Office Conference Room on the issue of Mr. Pickett’s re-employment. To avoid disruption of the educational process, the Board has urgent reasons to fill this position in an expedited manner because the position would be difficult to fill with a qualified candidate due to the July 10th broken contract prohibition (ORC 3319.15) and because the position requires specialized skills and experience.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF KEITH MILLER
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3307.353, the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education gives notice that Keith Miller is or will be retired from his position of Teacher under the State Teachers Retirement System and is seeking employment with this Board thereafter in the same position. The Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Central Office Conference Room on the issue of Mr. Miller’s re-employment. To avoid disruption of the educational process, the Board has urgent reasons to fill this position in an expedited manner because the position would be difficult to fill with a qualified candidate due to the July 10th broken contract prohibition (ORC 3319.15) and because the position requires specialized skills and experience.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF TERRY BOGARD
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3309.345, the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District Board of Education gives notice that Terry Bogard is or will retire from his position of Maintenance Supervisor under the School Employees Retirement System, and is seeking employment with this Board thereafter in the same position. The Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Library on the issue of Mr. Bogard’s re-employment.
Tomorrow (8-13-25) is the USHS orientation/schedule pick up day! The students will go through their stations and upon completion receive their schedules. FINAL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY BOTH THE PARENT AND THE STUDENT FOR THEM TO RECEIVE THEIR SCHEDULES. Parents if you are staying to wait for them, you may wait in the gymnasium for them to be done. Seniors and Sophomores are 1p-3p, Juniors 3-5p and Freshmen/New Students 6p-7:30p with a parent meeting in the gymnasium at 7:30p. All students will have their yearbook/ID badge picture taken so please dress appropriately. The photographer will be using a green screen for a variety of backgrounds for you to choose from so avoid wearing green. Picture ordering information was sent to parent emails. Juniors and Freshmen will also have vision checks so if you have glasses please bring them along. No fees will be collected at this time unless you have past due fees you would like to take care of. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
USHS/USMS TICKETING AND PASS INFORMATION
This is just a friendly reminder that USHS/USMS all-sport passes and football reserved seating tickets are now available for purchase. Please stop by the USHS office or visit the district webpage and search under Schools --> Athletics --> Menu --> Documents tab for pass information.
Also, don't forget that we are offering electronic passes and single game tickets through our new online ticketing platform this year. Just download the Hudl Fan app, type in Upper Sandusky and choose which pass(es) and/or game(s) ticket(s) you wish to purchase. Please remember that online purchases are subject to a processing fee (donated back to USHS athletics) as well as a credit card fee. Please use the flyer below if you would like to purchase online passes/tickets.
Please remember that USHS will still also accept cash purchases at the event gate. If you have any questions about tickets and/or passes, please contact the USHS athletic office.
RAM PRIDE!
This is just a friendly reminder that USHS/USMS all-sport passes and football reserved seating tickets are now available for purchase. Please stop by the USHS office or visit the district webpage and search under Schools --> Athletics --> Menu --> Documents tab for pass information.
Also, don't forget that we are offering electronic passes and single game tickets through our new online ticketing platform this year. Just download the Hudl Fan app, type in Upper Sandusky and choose which pass(es) and/or game(s) ticket(s) you wish to purchase. Please remember that online purchases are subject to a processing fee (donated back to USHS athletics) as well as a credit card fee. Please use the flyer below if you would like to purchase online passes/tickets.
Please remember that USHS will still also accept cash purchases at the event gate. If you have any questions about tickets and/or passes, please contact the USHS athletic office.
RAM PRIDE!
ATTENTION High School Students (& parents)!!!
This Wednesday is schedule pick up day and Freshmen Orientation. Please dress nicely as your school photo will be taken and if you are a driver, bring your license, license plate number, year, make and model of your car. You will need to complete your parking pass application BEFORE you will be allowed to get your schedule and locker number!!
Remember, you need to visit each station on your checklist (will be given to you when you arrive) before you will receive your schedule.
FRESHMEN - orientation will begin promptly at 7:30 in the gym. Parents, we ask that you wait for your Freshmen students in the gym. Your students will learn the building by following their checklists 6-7:30 on their own. Schedules will be distributed after the orientation meeting and then you will have until 9 pm to walk through your schedule or set up your lockers.
No money will be collected on Wednesday.
Can't wait to have the halls full again!!
Attention Parents and Students
All student chromebooks have now been enabled. If your student chromebook is still displaying that it is disabled, connect it to your wifi.
Please also take this chance to connect the chromebook to the charger so it is ready to go for the first day of school.
All student chromebooks have now been enabled. If your student chromebook is still displaying that it is disabled, connect it to your wifi.
Please also take this chance to connect the chromebook to the charger so it is ready to go for the first day of school.
Monday,August 11th the high school office will be open from 8a-5p for office-type needs.
USHS ATHLETIC WEEKLY RECAP
It was a great start to the fall sports season as several teams got underway with their seasons. The highlight of the week is our Lady Ram Golf team who went a perfect 4-0 this past week and are off to the best start in program history. What a great start to the season for our Lady Ram Tincuppers. Here is a recap of the other athletic action:
- Varsity Football continues preparation for the start of the season.
- Varsity Boys Golf finishes third at the first N10 Shootout.
- Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer gets into the action with two scrimmages.
- Varsity Girls Tennis gets started with a home win and a third place finish at the Harding Invite
- Varsity Cross-Country prepares for their home opener.
If you missed any of the action this past week, don't worry, there is plenty to check out this week. Stop on out and cheer on our awesome student-athletes. Here is the weekly schedule at USHS/USMS:
Monday, August 11
9:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Allen East Invite (Colonial GC)
12:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf @ N10 Shootout #2 (Lincoln Hills GC)
4:15 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v. Kenton
5:00 PM - JH Volleyball @ Columbian (scrimmage)
Tuesday, August 12
10:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Carey (Lincoln Hills GC)
*5:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ New Riegel (scrimmage) (new to schedule)
5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v. Oak Harbor
*5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer v. Oak Harbor (scrimmage) (please note change in game time) (game will be played at USHS soccer field)
*6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer v. Eastwood (scrimmage) (game will be played at USHS stadium)
Wednesday, August 13
10:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf v. Kenton
1:30 PM - Varsity Girls Golf v. Mount Gilead
4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v. Edison
5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer v. Old Fort (scrimmage) (game will be played at USHS soccer field)
5:00 PM - JH Football v. Bluffton (scrimmage)
Thursday, August 14
11:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ N10 Shootout #3 (Clinton Heights GC)
4:15 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v Shelby
*5:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball v. Clear Fork (scrimmage) (please note change in opponent)
5:00 PM - JH Volleyball v. Grant (scrimmage)
6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Football v. Elgin (scrimmage)
Friday, August 15
2:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Columbian Invite (Clinton Heights GC)
7:00 PM - Ram Rumble
Saturday, August 16
11:00 AM - Alumni Flag Football game
3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer v. Willard
RAM PRIDE!
It was a great start to the fall sports season as several teams got underway with their seasons. The highlight of the week is our Lady Ram Golf team who went a perfect 4-0 this past week and are off to the best start in program history. What a great start to the season for our Lady Ram Tincuppers. Here is a recap of the other athletic action:
- Varsity Football continues preparation for the start of the season.
- Varsity Boys Golf finishes third at the first N10 Shootout.
- Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer gets into the action with two scrimmages.
- Varsity Girls Tennis gets started with a home win and a third place finish at the Harding Invite
- Varsity Cross-Country prepares for their home opener.
If you missed any of the action this past week, don't worry, there is plenty to check out this week. Stop on out and cheer on our awesome student-athletes. Here is the weekly schedule at USHS/USMS:
Monday, August 11
9:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Allen East Invite (Colonial GC)
12:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf @ N10 Shootout #2 (Lincoln Hills GC)
4:15 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v. Kenton
5:00 PM - JH Volleyball @ Columbian (scrimmage)
Tuesday, August 12
10:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Carey (Lincoln Hills GC)
*5:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ New Riegel (scrimmage) (new to schedule)
5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v. Oak Harbor
*5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer v. Oak Harbor (scrimmage) (please note change in game time) (game will be played at USHS soccer field)
*6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer v. Eastwood (scrimmage) (game will be played at USHS stadium)
Wednesday, August 13
10:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf v. Kenton
1:30 PM - Varsity Girls Golf v. Mount Gilead
4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v. Edison
5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer v. Old Fort (scrimmage) (game will be played at USHS soccer field)
5:00 PM - JH Football v. Bluffton (scrimmage)
Thursday, August 14
11:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ N10 Shootout #3 (Clinton Heights GC)
4:15 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis v Shelby
*5:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball v. Clear Fork (scrimmage) (please note change in opponent)
5:00 PM - JH Volleyball v. Grant (scrimmage)
6:00 PM - JV/Varsity Football v. Elgin (scrimmage)
Friday, August 15
2:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Columbian Invite (Clinton Heights GC)
7:00 PM - Ram Rumble
Saturday, August 16
11:00 AM - Alumni Flag Football game
3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer v. Willard
RAM PRIDE!
Just finished a fantastic tour of the High School with the USHS class of '75 today. The laughter & stories they shared reminded me of how special HS really is. It is such a big part of our shared history with others of our youth. This high spirited group also painted the Spirit rock, adding to their reunion experience!! After meeting and interacting with them today, I know they are going to have a GREAT time at their reunion tonight. Thanks for coming in and Once a RAM, always a RAM!!!
Check out this Grooooovy rock, man!
East Elementary- Back to School! ✏️
A very special THANK YOU goes out to the Upper Sandusky Fire Department for their assistance this morning in helping get our facilities ready to go for fall sports season. We appreciate their support of our student-athletes and our community.
RAM PRIDE!
RAM PRIDE!
FINAL REMINDER
Today is the last day to register for the 2nd Annual USHS Alumni Flag Football Game. The game will take place on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 AM at the USHS football stadium. Reminder that this is a FREE event to the public so come on out and check out the action.
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zvuH-wTMyqKZmAFn6Q-AWHbPcBqGdjvSSSj1RlVABfA/edit
Also, a reminder that the 2025 Ram Rumble will take place on Friday, August 15th at the USHS stadium at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM. This is a free event for all of Ram Nation with food, games, and introduction of our fall sports athletes, teams, and coaches. So come on out and help us get excited for another fall sports season at USHS.
RAM PRIDE!
Today is the last day to register for the 2nd Annual USHS Alumni Flag Football Game. The game will take place on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 AM at the USHS football stadium. Reminder that this is a FREE event to the public so come on out and check out the action.
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zvuH-wTMyqKZmAFn6Q-AWHbPcBqGdjvSSSj1RlVABfA/edit
Also, a reminder that the 2025 Ram Rumble will take place on Friday, August 15th at the USHS stadium at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM. This is a free event for all of Ram Nation with food, games, and introduction of our fall sports athletes, teams, and coaches. So come on out and help us get excited for another fall sports season at USHS.
RAM PRIDE!
BONUS TENNIS MATCH TODAY
Looking for something to do this afternoon? Swing by the USHS tennis courts and check out our Lady Rams in a bonus match against Clear Fork at 4:30 PM. This match was just added to the schedule and gives you another chance to check out some USHS athletics action. Stop by and show your Ram Pride!
RAM PRIDE!
Looking for something to do this afternoon? Swing by the USHS tennis courts and check out our Lady Rams in a bonus match against Clear Fork at 4:30 PM. This match was just added to the schedule and gives you another chance to check out some USHS athletics action. Stop by and show your Ram Pride!
RAM PRIDE!
Help support our Lady Rams Soccer team!! Tickets will be available at the Ram Rumble or at the girls soccer games or from any team player. Thanks!
LAST CALL!
It's the final countdown for registration for the 2nd Annual USHS Alumni Football game. If you plan to play, participate, or cheer, please get your entry in by Friday, August 8th in order to secure a shirt. This year's game will take place on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 AM. This is a FREE event to the public so come on out and watch the action (or inaction) as some of our former gridiron "greats" take the field of glory again in friendly competition. All donations and proceeds of the event will go to the USHS football and cheerleading programs. Please contact Athletic Director Blake England if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you out there.
RAM PRIDE!
It's the final countdown for registration for the 2nd Annual USHS Alumni Football game. If you plan to play, participate, or cheer, please get your entry in by Friday, August 8th in order to secure a shirt. This year's game will take place on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 AM. This is a FREE event to the public so come on out and watch the action (or inaction) as some of our former gridiron "greats" take the field of glory again in friendly competition. All donations and proceeds of the event will go to the USHS football and cheerleading programs. Please contact Athletic Director Blake England if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you out there.
RAM PRIDE!
GET EXCITED RAM NATION!
Fall sports season kicks off tomorrow with our boys and girls golf teams in action. There is something happening every day this week so don't miss any of the action. Here are the events scheduled this week:
Monday, August 4
9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ Bucyrus Invite (GC of Bucyrus)
*1:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Buckeye Central (Cranberry Hills GC) *please note the new start time
Tuesday, August 5
9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ Allen East Invite (Colonial GC)
11:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Seneca East (Clinton Heights GC)
Wednesday, August 6
10:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ N10 Shootout #1 (Cranberry Hills GC)
10:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Colonel Crawford (Valley View GC)
Thursday, August 7
5:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball v. Kenton (scrimmage)
6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Lake (scrimmage)
Friday, August 8
9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ Liberty-Benton Invite (Sycamore Springs GC)
Saturday, August 9
9:00 AM - Varsity Girls Tennis @ Harding Invite (Grant Tennis Center)
10:00 AM - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Arlington (scrimmage)
10:00 AM - JV/Varsity Football @ Centerburg (scrimmage)
5:00 PM - JV Boys Soccer @ Highland (scrimmage)
7:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Highland (scrimmage)
7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer @ Highland (scrimmage)
We look forward to seeing you this week.
RAM PRIDE!
Fall sports season kicks off tomorrow with our boys and girls golf teams in action. There is something happening every day this week so don't miss any of the action. Here are the events scheduled this week:
Monday, August 4
9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ Bucyrus Invite (GC of Bucyrus)
*1:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Buckeye Central (Cranberry Hills GC) *please note the new start time
Tuesday, August 5
9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ Allen East Invite (Colonial GC)
11:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Seneca East (Clinton Heights GC)
Wednesday, August 6
10:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ N10 Shootout #1 (Cranberry Hills GC)
10:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf @ Colonel Crawford (Valley View GC)
Thursday, August 7
5:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball v. Kenton (scrimmage)
6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Lake (scrimmage)
Friday, August 8
9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf @ Liberty-Benton Invite (Sycamore Springs GC)
Saturday, August 9
9:00 AM - Varsity Girls Tennis @ Harding Invite (Grant Tennis Center)
10:00 AM - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Arlington (scrimmage)
10:00 AM - JV/Varsity Football @ Centerburg (scrimmage)
5:00 PM - JV Boys Soccer @ Highland (scrimmage)
7:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Highland (scrimmage)
7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer @ Highland (scrimmage)
We look forward to seeing you this week.
RAM PRIDE!
East Elementary OPEN HOUSE! ✏️
It is THAT time of year again! BACK TO SCHOOL time! August 13th will be BIG day! Please remember, you must visit each of the stations set up around the school during your grade time slot BEFORE you will be given your class schedule and locker number. If you are a driver, please bring your drivers license, year, make, model and license plate number with your to purchase your parking pass (no money required as it will be added to your student fees). ALSO dress pretty - you will be getting your school photo taken that day as well. Can't wait to see you!
ATTENTION USHS ALUMNI FOOTBALL PLAYERS!!!!!
Time is running out to register for the 2025 Alumni Flag Football game. This year's game will take place on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00 AM. If you are a USHS football alumnus, 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 event is also free to Ram Nation to come out and support the USHS football and cheerleading teams so help spread the word. You will be entertained. Deadline for entry is Friday, August 8th.
Alumni Flag Football registration: https://forms.gle/U2wRs9ZNAJaw9YP9A
RAM PRIDE!
ATTENTION RAM NATION
Reserved seating tickets for the 2025 USHS football season are now available for purchase if you would like to have your very own special spot on Friday nights. Tickets are $45 a piece but are half price if you are purchasing an all-sport season pass. Please use the link found in the documents tab on the district website (under Athletics) to complete the paper or stop by the USHS office for a copy and return it to by Friday, August 8th. We will do our best to get you seated where you would like but please note that that might not be possible.
Also, USHS/USMS all-sport passes are available for purchase. These passes are good for every home USHS and USMS athletic event for the 2025-2026 school year. Reminder that these passes can be purchased online via the Hudl Fan app or you can stop by the USHS office and pick up a paper copy of the form. All online purchases are subject to a credit card processing fee as well as a Hudl fee (which is donated back to the athletic department). If you have any questions about reserved seating or passes, please contact the USHS athletic department.
RAM PRIDE!
Reserved seating tickets for the 2025 USHS football season are now available for purchase if you would like to have your very own special spot on Friday nights. Tickets are $45 a piece but are half price if you are purchasing an all-sport season pass. Please use the link found in the documents tab on the district website (under Athletics) to complete the paper or stop by the USHS office for a copy and return it to by Friday, August 8th. We will do our best to get you seated where you would like but please note that that might not be possible.
Also, USHS/USMS all-sport passes are available for purchase. These passes are good for every home USHS and USMS athletic event for the 2025-2026 school year. Reminder that these passes can be purchased online via the Hudl Fan app or you can stop by the USHS office and pick up a paper copy of the form. All online purchases are subject to a credit card processing fee as well as a Hudl fee (which is donated back to the athletic department). If you have any questions about reserved seating or passes, please contact the USHS athletic department.
RAM PRIDE!
12th grade, 7th grade, and kindergarten parents, your child must have required vaccines for this school year. PLEASE be sure they are completed by the FIRST day of school.
You can call the health department, a local pharmacy, or your family physician to get your immunizations. If you do not receive them at Wyandot County Public Health, please ask the facility giving you the vaccines for a copy of your record to submit to the school nurse. This is a state law. Please see ORC Section 3313.67 or contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns surrounding vaccines.
Contact Sarah Mullins, RN : 419-294-3852 Ext. 217
You can call the health department, a local pharmacy, or your family physician to get your immunizations. If you do not receive them at Wyandot County Public Health, please ask the facility giving you the vaccines for a copy of your record to submit to the school nurse. This is a state law. Please see ORC Section 3313.67 or contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns surrounding vaccines.
Contact Sarah Mullins, RN : 419-294-3852 Ext. 217
