Union Township Middle School

Good afternoon Bearcats! Please see the following information for UTMS Football for 7th and 8th grade students. Have a great day!

Bearcat Nation was represented this morning in the Hobart 4th of July parade! Mr. Hanaways were excited to put it together for some of the cast of our upcoming show at Bearcat Theatre Company; "The SpongeBob Musical"!! The show is August 1st, 2nd and 3rd!!!

Hope everyone's summer is going great! With that being said, UTMS softball camp returns! Please see the attached form for more information.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Peggy Ruoff, Wheeler Junior Varsity Coach for answers!
Cell: 219-314-8214
Email: pruoff@union.k12.in.us
Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Thank you Mrs. Ochall and Mr. Dickey for the incredible BearcatConnect learning experience between our 8th graders and Kindergartners at UCE and JSE!

Bearcat Nation is proud to announce Mr. Ryan Kruszka as WHS Principal and Mr. Kyle Hanaway as UTMS Principal! We also welcome teacher, Mrs. Sydney Crider to the WHS staff!

Over 100 years of teaching Bearcats in these incredible educators! We honored their retirement. Thank you to Mrs.Uskert, Mrs.Stephenson, and Mr. Jones, not in attendance, Mrs. Tucker and Mr. Gass! You will be missed, we wish you a wonderful retirement! #AlwaysABearcat

Wheeler Little League, Football , and Cheer Golf Outing. 6/29 @ Duck Creek Golf Course.

If your student is and incoming Freshman and is interested in playing for the 2025 Boys High School Soccer team, please join our communication app BAND: https://band.us/n/a7adA9x6f1l6l Please contact Coach Vettickal at jay.vettickal@gmail.com if you have any questions. Go Bearcats!

Tonight’s choir concert was incredible! Our students did such a great job, and we couldn’t be prouder. The night ended on a high note with the UCE, JSE, UTMS, and WHS choirs all coming together to sing Defying Gravity—what a moment! Way to go, Bearcats!

2025 Spring Choir Concert is here!An incredible performance is under way!

What an adventure! Today our 7th grade students wrapped up an incredible cross-curricular journey through Japan, capped off with a field trip to House of Kobe! From hands-on activities to immersive lessons and engaging guest speakers, this unit brought learning to life in the best way. Huge shoutout to our fantastic 7th grade team for planning such a memorable experience.

Bearcat Athletics is excited to launch the very first edition of Inside Bearcat Athletics! 🐾📰 This monthly newsletter is your all-access pass to the latest news, highlights, resources, and upcoming events across our programs. It’s made for our parents, athletes, coaches, staff, and the entire Bearcat community—because you’re a vital part of what makes our athletics so special. Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay Bearcat Proud! #InsideBearcatAthletics #BearcatBuilt https://secure.smore.com/n/62yju

Congratulations to our UTMS National Junior Honor Society students! As Mr. Ells said, "We need your leadership, go make us proud!" Thank you to Mrs. Boender and Mrs. Malone for your sponsorship and for making this evening special!

Congratulations to our WHS Academic English team finished runner-up in the state, and our science team finished first in all the land! We are so very proud of our Beatcats! Thank you to Mr. Kenning and Mr. Martin for their teaching, guidance, dedication, and leadership!

Congratulations to our Middle School track teams on their performances at the Jr. GSSC Track and Field Championships Friday night! The girls team won the conference championship! Individual conference champions for the girls included: Evelyn Kohne – 1600m and 400m Emily Laba – 800m 4x400 Relay Team – Evelyn Kohne, Elliette Kohne, Emily Laba, and Natalie Lovingood Jaylee Mangnall – Discus Danika Barton – Long Jump Excellent job, ladies! The boys team finished 3rd overall in the conference meet. Individual conference champions for the boys included: Lincoln Stachowiak – 800m 4x400 Relay Team – Kaden Catone, Lincoln Stachowiak, Chris Miller, and Chase Mattull Adam Koszyk – Shot Put Great job to both our track teams and coaches on a successful season! Go Bearcats!

Please see our facebook page to view a short student mental health awareness video!

To Our Amazing UTSC Teachers , Thank you for your unwavering dedication, patience, and passion. You go above and beyond every day to help students grow—not just academically, but as people. Your creativity, kindness, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for the countless ways you make a difference in our children’s lives and in our community. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Today our UTMS students competed in the area Academic Super Bowl at LaPorte Middle School and made us incredibly proud! They brought home 1st place in Science, 1st in Social Studies, 1st in English, and 3rd in Math in their division. These outstanding results are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. A special thank you to Ms. Lucas and Mrs. Snyder for their leadership and support in preparing the teams over the last several months. Congratulations to all!💚🧡💚🧡

PCES Parent Advisory Council Invites You! June 4th, 6-7:30PM

Today and every day, we are grateful for the incredible principals of Bearcat Nation! Mrs. Klein, Mrs. Hankins, Mr. Ells, Mr. Kruszka, and Mr. Klimzcak—along with their dedicated teams— create welcoming, supportive school communities where our students can learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for all that you do!