
I'd like to take a moment to brag on and share some awesome news about one of our UTMS Bearcats, Hannah Gish!
Hannah is a passionate and dedicated BMX athlete. Recently, she qualified to represent the USA in the BMX championships, taking place in August!
This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to Hannah's motivation and determination!!
We are so incredibly proud of our Bearcat! Way to go Hannah!!!

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The Valpo Relays were rescheduled to a different date which created a conflict for our coaches and we'll no longer be competing on Saturday, April 17th.

Reminder for Spring Athletic Pictures:
Picture Day is: Friday, April 9, 2021 Order Code is: 58161W
Your link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/58161W

Reminder for Spring Athletic Pictures: Picture Day is: April 9, 2021
Order Code is: 58161W
Your link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/58161W

Fish and Chicken Fry tonight 3:30-7:00. Drive up to Grand Hall, place order and pick up! Come out and support Bearcat Softball.

FYI: Spring athletic pictures will be taken on Friday, April 9th. More details to follow.

Don’t miss Bearcat Theatre Company’s “The Pitch”. Streaming now through Sunday. Visit bearcattheatre.org for streaming information!

WINTER ATHLETIC PICTURES: Tuesday, March 2nd in the middle school gym after school. Your coach has your allotted time slot. Please use the following link and code to order online: Order Code is: 57812X
Your link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/57812X

Yearbook pictures for clubs and groups will be tomorrow during the school day! They will be announced over the intercom to attend the shoot in the commons, then return to class. Be sure to listen for your group!

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The wrestling meet with Lake Station and Hanover has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 25th at Lake Station at 5:00pm.

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The 7th/8th grade basketball game vs. Hebron scheduled for tonight has been canceled - no reschedule date as of today. The girls will have practice. The wrestling match vs. Hanover and Lake Station scheduled for tonight has also been canceled - no reschedule date as of today.

CORRECTION - 7TH AND 8TH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Griffith is only allowing 25% capacity for spectators, please use the following link to preorder...https://griffithathletics.com/panther-box-office-tickets/

Follow link for Bearcat Newsteam:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DRVRAviHcTiBHxBxwxdm_bIeJFvBQ5ZH/view?usp=sharing

All after school practices, rehearsals and events have been canceled due to incoming weather and poor roads conditions.
The girls basketball game has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb 11th.
Stay safe!

ATHLETIC UPDATE: All basketball games - 6th/7th/8th - scheduled for this evening have been POSTPONED. Coaches asked for practice time with all students being out of the building since the 18th. The reschedule date is TBD.

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The 7th/8th girls basketball game scheduled for Monday, February 1st, has been canceled. No reschedule. ALSO - Hanover is only allowing PARENTS to attend the basketball game on Tuesday, February 2nd. They will be livestreaming on their website.

Good morning UTMS families,
If you have not seen your email yet, attached is the letter from Mr. Hunter regarding our virtual status, beginning tomorrow, Friday, Jan 22nd.
I have also emailed all parents and students with our virtual schedule, as well as the virtual links.
Thank you. Stay safe and healthy!

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The 7th/8th grade basketball games scheduled for today vs. Lake Ridge and on Wednesday, January 27th, vs. Boone Grove have been canceled.

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The 6th grade game vs. Lake Station scheduled on February 4th has been canceled by Lake Station - they do not have a 6th grade team.

Follow link for Bearcat news:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A64l_8SLSPz-1-ZtOJI3EF1kFAQILQM5/view?usp=sharing

ATHLETIC UPDATE: The 6th grade basketball vs. Lake Ridge scheduled for Thursday, January 21st has been canceled due to Lake Ridge not having a team.

ATHLETIC UPDATE: All girls basketball games with Whiting scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th have been canceled due to low numbers on Whiting's teams.

ATHLETIC UPDATE: Washington Township canceled the 6th grade game scheduled for 2/16 due to a scheduling conflict. No reschedule this year.

Follow the link for Bearcat News:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h8u7Yga53zb_eVHkhNi6FLL8_yYBU00w/view?usp=sharing

NO LATE START TOMORROW, January 6th!!

Follow the link for Bearcat News:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1825fosQmgDkcPtzvPp5nFrgp_C6ltftd/view?usp=sharing

Follow the link for today's Bearcat News:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXSF1NQ6r11aZkxBNDK8YX_F3sangK3E/view?usp=sharing

An announcement from the Indiana Dept of Eduation:
The Indiana Department of Education has updated guidance from the USDA Waiver for School Food Authorities to extend the program which provides free breakfast and lunches to children from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Therefore, Union Township School Corporation will extend this benefit until the end of the school year.

ATHLETIC UPDATE:
The 6th grade game scheduled for Monday, the 14th, has been removed from the schedule.

Follow the link for today's Bearcat News!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0r5b1ql-HmBDZWcjifoj2lgwdFoRrLp/view?usp=sharing

ATHLETIC UPDATE:
6th grade boys basketball @ Griffith on Thursday, the 10th, has been canceled by Griffith.
8th grade boys basketball vs. River Forest on Tuesday, the 15th, has been canceled by River Forest. Our 6th and 7th grade teams will play River Forest at home at 5:00pm with 6th grade playing first.

Lake Ridge has canceled all basketball games scheduled for this evening.
No reschedule as of now. Hang in there - Bearcat Tough!

Good morning UTMS family,
With our current virtual status and Porter County's RED phase, I wanted to take a moment to clarify regulations for athletic events. Tomorrow we host a game vs Lake Ridge 5pm.
--Face masks MUST be worn at all times
--Attendance is limited to participants, essential workers and parents/guardians/siblings.
--When you arrive at the game you will be asked which athlete you are representing. Only immediate family will be admitted into the event.
--Both sides of bleachers will be opened to enhance social distancing.
--No concessions will be available.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and safety!

UPDATED ATHLETIC EVENT GUIDELINES
Dear Parents:
With the Executive Order effective November 15, 2020 and Porter County in "Red," the following restrictions will be enforced:
1. Attendance for K-12 winter sports events is limited to participants, support personnel, and parents / guardians.
2. Concessions will NOT be sold.
3. Masks must be worn at all times.
4. Social Distancing will be enforced.
We will keep you informed when changes occur.

UPDATE - The 7th grade basketball game scheduled for tomorrow vs. Hebron has been CANCELED.

Happy Veterans Day!! Please follow the link for our virtual Veterans Day Program, along with announcements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N1UEOa0DPtxDjcO5OiW_bpAQ8aJlQoCM/view?usp=sharing

Bearcat Newsteam! Follow link for video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sB7h02fLI43KhOoJ23jpa4_DFirLXcF-/view?usp=sharing

Follow the link for Bearcat News video!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x15aRZ7ZdDBXJZrakoLQUU_YXcFYZFls/view?usp=sharing

Follow the link for Bearcat News!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUCjXiSxJHvkAMuBSUL4m7q4Gjl0Oyn7/view?usp=sharing

We would like to wish our outstanding custodian staff a happy Custodian Appreciation Day! And thank them for the incredible job they do, day in and day out to keep our building beautiful. They've also gone above and beyond during our re-opening to keep students & staff safe!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!

Links to our Daily Announcements are now available on our website! Go to Menu, then under "About the School" you can select "Daily Announcements"

Football game today has been postponed until Sept 22nd. The Cross Country meet as also been postponed until Sept 14th.
Football and Cheer will not practice today.
Cross country and volleyball will still practice.
Thank you!

Here is a one stop shop for online picture orders! Picture day is today!
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/50292T

Hello my virtual kiddos!
Today I was able to put all my virtual kids in a group so I can email you easily! You all should be super proud of me that I learned how to do this! Technology and I are learning to get along pretty well with each other!
The reason for my email is just to say hello to you guys and see how things are going now that you just about FINISHED your first 3 days of virtual! The teachers have said that you all are doing a FANTASTIC job! Please keep up the good work.
Since I will not be able to see you in advisory, I wanted to remind you, that you can contact me whenever you need for help. This can be if you wanted to talk about anything that is bothering you, if you need help with an assignment, or if you just wanted to say hello! We can either talk over email, do a google hangout ( which means we are pretty much direct messaging back and forth like a text message on the computer) or we even video conference!
I will be emailing you to check in, so please, please write me back and let me know how you are doing. Even though you are not physically here in school, I am still your counselor and I am here for YOU!
Take good care, keep doing AWESOME and enjoy your weekend!!!

Please take a moment to view our slideshow with some helpful information to help us through day 1!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d4zfbZW2UNZ78EqhboqZ8zx_Eo67K3JCaNCpPaS-agM/edit?usp=sharing
See you tomorrow!

Good afternoon UTMS families, Please read through this email as it applies to your student(s). There is a lot of important information.
All class schedules are now complete and finalized! They can be viewed through Harmony. Every Advisory teacher will have a hard copy ready to deliver to students who need one.
Be sure your student knows who is their Advisory teacher!All staff will be out in halls to assist students find & open lockers, find classes and teachers. We understand that these unprecedented times have caused some uneasy about our start.
UTMS is ready to open doors and help all students to a great start!
Virtual Learners:
Virtual class periods have been set for all virtual learners. Core classes only.Teachers will be emailing students information next week before August 12th to review expectations, schedule and attendance for class.
Materials (textbooks, workbooks, chromebooks, etc) will need to be collected on August 11th between 1-3pm. Students, with masks, will be welcomed to enter the building through the main entrance and visit each classroom to see their teacher & collect materials. If you or your student are uncomfortable entering the building, please email me directly and I will prepare items for collection at the front door.
Please read and complete our UTSC virtual learner parent/student contract. https://forms.gle/3xdKLFHXWCeokbYPA
Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding through this time!
Can't wait to start Wednesday!

Good morning UTMS family,
We are constantly working towards the safety of our students, staff and community during these times. Additionally, working with the Porter County Health Department to monitor cases in the area.
As a preventative measure to protect our community, we have chose to cancel our open house on August 10th.
In light of the cancellation, please use our virtual orientation available here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E1nh_jR8QgAnzbkmdMB35-ThsQnt3oEgMy0syxh1868/edit?usp=sharing
Also, do not feel required to bring all supplies on day 1. We understand that may feel overwhelming! We will all be out and about to help students on that first morning, find & open lockers, classrooms, teachers, etc.
I truly appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time. We will all get through this together and have a wonderful school year!
Thank you,
Mr. Goeringer

Items from lockers that were not cleaned out in May are still bagged in our office. They will be donated if not picked up/claimed by Friday, August 14th.

Hello UTMS family!
This week are opening registration for our 2020-21 school year! We are very excited to get started this year, however some processes have changed. Please review the below documents. We can't wait to see you all!
Registration information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ce_SSY0TC4kUOUhIqtcbCayMQ4pNJeFaqaNbVEmX6mw/edit?usp=sharing
Virtual Learning option information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1at4iPZG5X6_wzDlEmeQBxMhItMMReLjtwLjCzoQfs50/edit?usp=sharing
If online registration from home is an issue, please contact our main office to arrange accommodations.
All the best,
Mr. Josh Goeringer
Principal

UTSC posts Board Meeting recording on corporation website under News.

Most appreciative to Gov Holcomb for maintaining funding for K-12 schools and to Dr. McCormick for her relentless passion for public education.