
UTSC and UTTA will live stream their pre-bargaining meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. You may follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/-BngBd942AI?feature=share

Due to the heat advisory in the area JSE and UCE will be having indoor recess today 8/27/24. Stay safe and hydrated, UTSC families!


PCES Parent Group is holding a Community Meeting September 25, 2024 at the PCACS Building in Valparaiso. Check out the invitation!


Tonight 8/22/24 Grades 2-5 Meet the Teacher Night from 6-7. Teacher presentations will start at 6:15- 6:30 and 6:45-7:00. See you then!


Our littlest Bearcats love preschool! Thank you to Mrs.Webb, our preschool teacher for her leadership in developing our Bearcat Beginnings Preschool! We have a few remaining openings in the AM and PM program. Interested in learning more, contact JSE's main office.




UTSC had a great start to the school year! We're already learning, belonging, and celebrating at all our schools and in all of our classrooms, laying the foundation for another successful year. Thank you to our staff and families for working together and supporting each other!






Welcomed back our staff today with Eric Jenkins, 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year. What an inspiration to start our school year! We are ready for our incredible students tomorrow!







We welcomed our new staff at the UTSC Teacher and Staff Orientation, we welcomed Benny the Bearcat and now we can't wait to welcome back our staff and students! It's going to be another fantastic school year at UTSC!






Meet Benny, the newest member of the Bearcat family! He's ready to score a touchdown and steal your heart! It’s gonna be a paw-some football season! 🧡🐾💚🏈📣Thank you to our Cheer Team! Benny is already loved!





The phone lines are down at our schools. If you need to reach us at JSE please email cminton@union.k12.in.us or khankins@union.k12.in.us for any questions we can help answer. Thank you!

Elementary students in grades 2-5 will meet their teachers Thursday, August 22 from 6-7pm. They can drop off supplies at their schools on Monday, August 12 from 5:30-7.


PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students are invited to attend Meet the Teacher Night from 6-7pm on Monday, August 12.
NEW! Grades 2-5 can drop off supplies (teachers will not be present) on Monday, August 12 from 5:30-7pm as well.



UTSC has made some changes to their website to enhance our communication strategy. Our School Board Meeting agendas and minutes are now posted to our School Board Meeting Dates page. Additionally, patrons may now email School Board Members directly when visiting the School Board Member profile page. For access, visit our website at www.union.k12.in.us; menu; About UTSC; School Board.
Future meeting agendas will be posted on the Friday, preceding the meeting.. Minutes are posted following Board Approval the following month.

Our JSE and UCE elementary robotics teams in action at the summer robotics club! Thank you Mr.Smith and Mrs.Werno for their leadership and dedication to our robotics program!





Summer School is all abuzz! Our second graders were researching and finding insects in our area. They found moths, ants, rolly-pollies, cicadas, and more!




Mr Hunter delivered Mrs Koch her certification in the Science of Reading from Indiana Board of Education!
Congratulations to Mrs Koch and Mrs Fischer for completing this coursework and helping our students be amazing readers!


UTSC Preschool: Help Spread the Word! We have a few openings left in both our AM and PM session with the option of full days. Contact John Simatovich Elementary for more information. We look forward to hosting Bearcat Beginnings Preschool!

A heartfelt thank you to our UTSC teachers and staff—your dedication to our Bearcats is unmatched! We're grateful for our community's support in honoring all that you do.



We thank and recognize our Principals for all they do for our students, staff and community today and everyday! Mr.Klimczak, Mr. Kruszka, Mr.Hale, Mr. Gabriel and Mrs. Hankins-we appreciate you!



Happy National School Principals' Day Mrs. Kristen Hankins! You are an AMAZING leader. Your positivity and kindness is very heartwarming. You always go the extra mile to teach and encourage our students and staff. We are so lucky to have you!


