Union City Jr-Sr High School

Due to frigid temperatures Randolph Eastern will operate on a DELAY SCHEDULE, Tomorrow, January 16, 2024. Debido a las inclemencias del clima,las escuelas Randolph Eastern operaran con un HORARIO DE RETRASO, hoy, 16 de enero de 2024.

On this episode of The UC Experience, we get some exciting updates from Karen Lloyd, the Executive Director of Vision Corner. Throughout multiple highs and lows and years and years of hard work by lots of people, the grand opening date is quickly approaching! Check out this episode for the latest news. Thanks for listening! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5O3Ekdws6q0Nglu2LbIPdR?si=038bc44d70cc42ef

Vision Corner: New Year, Forward Momentum Vision Corner moves forward into 2024 with a new executive director and opening date. Union City, Indiana. (1/10/2024) Karen Lloyd joined the Vision Corner Learning Center team in Union City, Indiana, as the organization's founding executive director at the end of 2023. Vision Corner board vice president and superintendent of Randolph Eastern School Corporation (RESC), Aaron Black, affirmed that "hiring an executive director for Vision Corner was a strategic imperative for the City of Union City and Randolph Eastern. This role is not just about leadership, it's about collaboration, innovation, and strategic direction that aligns with Vision Corner's objectives with the community's aspirations." Lloyd is a Randolph County native and recently served as the regional director of the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ECI-SBDC). Prior to that, Lloyd worked at the Ball State Entrepreneurship Center and in property management and sales. Lloyd earned a bachelor's degree in business as well as a graduate degree in executive development for public service from Ball State University. Lloyd's passion is "to connect, inspire, and support growth in others," which she will do through Vision Corner by synergizing her entrepreneurial spirit and desire to advance education transformation. In partnership with the Vision Corner Board, Randolph Eastern School Corporation, and the City of Union City, Lloyd is gearing up to make 2024 a monumental year for Vision Corner and our community. After being sparked by an idea by Union City Mayor Chad Spence and RESC Superintendent Black in late 2019, Vision Corner has continued to evolve from an inspired idea into reality. Vision Corner set out to become a symbol of downtown revitalization, economic development, and excellence in education. Since 2019, Vision Corner has also become a testament to the power of persistence and overcoming obstacles, continuing on the path, adapting as needed, and trusting the process. The Vision Corner team's ability to look forward, think outside the box, and lead with a progressive mindset has sparked collaboration within the region regarding career-focused education through partnerships with Reid Health, Ivy Tech, and Ball State University. "Collaboration will continue to be a key element to the success of Vision Corner and ultimately our community," says Mayor Spence. "The ability of a small community to maximize its resources and create synergy is paramount to not just survive but actually thrive in a global marketplace." Ultimately, Lloyd and all who are invested in Vision Corner will work to, as Superintendent Black attests, "transform Vision Corner into a beacon of progress, where education, community engagement, and effective resource management converge to create a brighter future for all." Lloyd and the Vision Corner team look forward to celebrating the grand ribbon cutting for Vision Corner with the community on Friday, April 12, 2024. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UCVisionCorner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vision_corner_learning_center/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vision-corner-learning-center Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisionCorner_LC

Attention seniors and graduating juniors!... the deadline to apply for the Randolph County Community Foundation Scholarship has been extended until February 1, 2024 (see press release). However, the supplemental FASFA documentation deadline remains at February 1, 2024. This scholarship application deadline has been reset by the Community Foundation and there will be no individual extensions granted. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application please see the Guidance Office.

2023-2024 County Basketball Tournament will be held at Union (Modoc) Dates: Wednesday January 3rd through Saturday January 6th Schedule go to this link: https://bit.ly/3H1AfKL 2023-2024 County Basketball Admission RANDOLPH COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ALL-SESSION TICKET INFORMATION... ALL SESSION PASSES - $15.00 All Session Passes are on sale at the High School office. Hours tickets will be available are: Tuesday January 2nd, Wednesday Jan 3rd and Thursday Jan 4th 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM All Session Passes are also available at all home games through January 3rd at the ticket table All Session Passes will not be available at the gate. All Session Passes must be purchased in advance of the tournament. SINGLE SESSION TICKET - $7.00 at the gate only 4 sessions will be played Online Single Session Tickets at $7.00 + fee Cash Tickets at the gate single session ticket only for $7.00 each session Wednesday January 3rd Session order here: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=63198 Thursday January 4th Session Two order here: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=63265 Friday January 5th Session Three order here: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=63266 Saturday January 6th Session Four order here: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=63267 Preschool (ages 4 and under), will be free No season passes or other school issued sports passes will be accepted

On this episode of The UC Experience, we chat with Vincent Pierce, a UC graduate and current service member in the US Navy. Thanks for listening! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7d7NdOR0hP4JNE9s0Dt2Yn?si=3ed0db5c05e04c35

Attention seniors and graduating juniors!... this is a reminder that the Randolph County Community Foundation Scholarship Applications are due on January 8, 2024 and the supplemental FASFA documentation is due by February 1, 2024. This deadline is set by the Community Foundation and there will be no extensions granted. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application please see the Guidance Office.

In this episode, we review the epic year that has been 2023. A lot of amazing people have worked hard to make reimagining UC schools and the community possible. Join us as we review 2023 and preview 2024. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AXj6YHemmb48rRVFHb8Ss?si=608a2e499bdf4b9f Thank you for listening! email: jjones@resc.k12.in.us twitter: @rowluke

Attention seniors and graduating juniors!... this is a reminder that the Randolph County Community Foundation Scholarship Applications are due on January 8, 2024 and the supplemental FASFA documentation is due by February 1, 2024. This deadline is set by the Community Foundation and there will be no extensions granted. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application please see the Guidance Office.

On this episode of The UC Experience, we go on location to Vision Corner to talk about RAZ-32! Both Vision Corner and RAZ-32 (Rural Alliance Zone) continue to come to life. Union City, Winchester, and Monroe Central students visited Vision Corner to learn about the programming offered at UC. As a part of the alliance, UC students will be able to take advantage of WC and MC programming. It is all coming together! Special thanks to Jaelyn Winkle from Winchester and Sharla Moran from Monroe Central who joined us on the podcast and shared their thoughts on our collaborative work through RAZ-32. Thank you to all of the staff, teachers, administrators, and students who made today possible! For more information on Vision Corner, please contact Karen Lloyd at karen.lloyd@visioncorner.org https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Qum4sjfWAt0SW0phXn2ZV?si=737a097417a34d10&nd=1&dlsi=bdf940911bf24269

In this episode of The UC Experience, we chat with the first Executive Director of Vision Corner, Karen Lloyd! Karen shares a little about her background and then talks about the current status of Vision Corner and importantly, its exciting future. We look forward to having Karen on the podcast frequently, so be sure to keep listening for Vision Corner updates! Thanks for listening! #UCpride https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hb7SNvfJhawzbQO8IvJl2?si=0066acbaf1674ba9&nd=1&dlsi=b39b3f188fe3409b

Randolph Eastern Awaits the News on the $1 Million Dollar Yass Prize WASHINGTON, DC – Having completed a four-week Accelerator that culminated in their final pitch, the 33 Semifinalists for the prestigious Yass Prize are now just days away from the final decision, to be announced on Dec. 13 in New York City. The Yass Prize, in partnership with Forbes, is known as the Pulitzer of Education Innovation, and winning the coveted $1 million Prize or one of eight finalist awards each worth $500,000 creates an exponential impact on the students they serve. "The experience of the four-week Accelerator which gave the semifinalists access to industry leaders from business, education and policy, coupled with intensive collaboration with past and present awardees makes this effort distinctive and unique among education impact funds like ours," said Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform who oversees the Yass Prize and related initiatives. “Each and every awardee is already providing impactful education and programs to break the cycle of ineffective education that fails too many students in this nation and picking just nine is an overwhelming task.” From Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to GSV Ventures Michael Moe and Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, America’s oldest historically Black college west of the Mississippi, the 2023 Yass Prize cohort were challenged to think more expansively about reaching millions more students. In addition to the major prizes being announced Dec 13, Semifinalists will receive a $200,000 STOP Award. A new initiative, the Parents Choice Award, powered by the same technology used by American Idol, garnered over 65,000 votes from parents and others closest to the students of each Semifinalist. The winner of the Parents Choice Award will receive an additional $100,000 to use to improve programs that further benefit their community. The Yass Prize Semifinalists serve millions nationally. They include education providers who deliver AI-infused personalized learning in both traditional and new forms of schooling; small learning environments that give students curricular and program choice; lifesaving education and certifications for marginalized and at-risk populations; core content delivery and recruitment training; and empowering programs for underrepresented teachers, parents and school leaders. For more information on the 33 Yass Prize Semifinalists visit: https://yassprize.org/Awardees. ### The Yass Prize, powered by the Center for Education Reform in partnership with Forbes, is a rapidly growing effort to find, reward, celebrate and expand best-in-class education organizations from every sector. In conjunction with the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards initiative will distribute nearly $20 million to organizations in its network. Learn more at YassPrize.org.

Union City Jr Sr High School is having a 5k to create awareness and to raise money for women’s health. Please join us December 6th-13th. It is a virtual 5k, so you can run anytime and anywhere and can run as many times as you want, or you can just donate. We have some wonderful prizes, as well... including gift cards from Luz Tacos, McDonalds, Subway, Apache and more! Thank you for everyone who chooses to participate/donate. Use this link to get started... https://unioncityjrsr.racery.com/r/2023-5k-race/

Union City Jr Sr High School is having a 5k to create awareness and to raise money for women’s health. Please join us December 6th-13th. It is a virtual 5k, so you can run anytime and anywhere and can run as many times as you want,or you can just donate. Thank you for everyone who chooses to participate/donate. Use this link to get started... https://unioncityjrsr.racery.com/r/2023-5k-race/

In this episode, we chat with a few members of the Union City eSports Team, Coach Gabe Loesch and athlete Zachary Fulk. Gabe and Zachary explain all of the skills and work that goes into eSports and talk about the team's past, present, and future. This team is on a quest to bring a state title to Union City. GAME ON! #UCpride https://open.spotify.com/episode/49RlgQAaI5BYIKGWb7GEyg?si=bfa5bd9c059b429a

In this special episode of The UC Experience, we go live and on location at the 2023 Community Thanksgiving! The Community Thanksgiving is an amazing annual event that brings together over a thousand people! We talked with lots of folks about what they are thankful for and they gave some powerful answers. THANK YOU to everyone who made this event happen, those who joined us, and all of our listeners! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2a8uTWvP8x1r9317klQe01?si=a9e52a7b02db43e4&nd=1&dlsi=5c87c4eec7f94aca #UCpride

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Union City Jr Sr High School is having a 5k to create awareness and to raise money for women’s health. Please join us December 6th-13th. It is a virtual 5k, so you can run anytime and anywhere and can run as many times as you want,or you can just donate. Thank you for everyone who chooses to participate/donate. Use this link to get started... https://unioncityjrsr.racery.com/r/2023-5k-race/

We're back! This week we talk with Mr. Jason Troutwine, Vice President at Reid Health, about strengthening our communities by transforming education and creating business and higher educational partnerships... an excellent overview of some of the transformational work that is taking place in East Central Indiana. Enjoy! #UCpride https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h4eZkggSfquwF8702k7qK?si=7982ca68d290496d

Mrs. Culy told an important story on the podcast today. She told us how she has gone from auto-deleting the emails that I send when each podcast is posted to actually listening to an episode and becoming a fan! You should give us a try, too! We have swag: t-shirts, stickers, coasters... that's right, coasters! Send in your trivia answer for a chance to win! #UCpride https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QXwi6NtoRqxyGDfcIfjcK?si=2af340c830d64cc0