USC Forensics is hosting a Speech and Debate Camp for USC students in grades 5-8 through the month of April to spread the word about Speech and Debate as well as fundraise for our Nationals trips. Here is a summary of the event:

Speech and Debate is highly competitive throughout the nation, and students can get an advantage by starting earlier than most other competitors. Students that attend this camp will be taught by some of the finest competitors from USCHS Speech and Debate to prepare them for excellence in two of six different events. They will be coached in their event of choice by 4-time state champion USC Forensics competitors. By learning from some of the most successful competitors in the state and nation, your child will be set up for immense success in Speech and Debate, college, and any future endeavors.

WHO:  For students in grades 5-8
WHEN: 4:40-6:30 p.m. | every Tuesday & Thursday in April
WHERE: at Upper St. Clair High School
COST:  $190 for USC students, $259 for non-USC students

Click here for more information about the USC Speech and Debate Camp - including registration. 

The USC Crew High School and Fort Couch teams are excited to begin our spring season!  Opening day is planned at the boat house for March 18th. The team will participate in the following regional and national regattas:

~ Huron River Sprints in Milford, MI on April 21st and 22nd
~ Pittsburgh Sprints at Moraine State Park April 29th
~ MidWest Scholastic Championship in Milford, MI on May 12th, 13th and 14th
~ Mercyhurst Invitational Regatta in Erie, PA on May 20th
~ National Scholastic Championship in Oak Ridge, TN on May 26th and 27th

Interested in joining the team or learning more? For more information email: president@uscrowing.org or secretary@uscrowing.org.   

Learn to Row events and summer camps will be coming soon and will be open to all students! No experience needed. We teach you to become a varsity level rower- seriously!

Interested in joining the USCHS Dance Team for the 2023-24 school year? Plan to attend an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 in the high school's cafe321.

A tryout clinic will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. The cost is $15.

Tryouts are set for April 11-13 from 5-7 p.m in the high school's small gym. 

Click here to complete the interest form

If you have questions, email uschhtcourtney@gmail.com. 

Hi, my name is Isaac Bernstein, a junior at USC high school. This spring break, I am once again transforming into the Easter Bunny. To date, I’ve been able to donate almost 100,000 meals with your help. Let’s make my 4th year of Easter services a great one!

I offer two services for Easter: the bunny visits and the egg hiding.

The Easter egg hiding will take place in your yard on either Saturday evening or very early Sunday morning by me or a designated volunteer. The eggs will be filled with nut-free candy. I will leave a personalized letter for your child(ren) from the bunny for them to find in the morning as well with the information you provide on the form.

Easter bunny visits are also offered. I will come to your house dressed as the Easter bunny and spend time with your family. I will stay for 15 minutes to spend time with your children. Parents, you are welcome to take as many photos of your children with the Easter Bunny as you would like during this time.

All events can be booked and paid for through my website. As always, all donations will go directly to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

www.platesforpitt.org

With any questions, please reach out to info@platesforpitt.org.

Thank you all so much!

All the best,

Isaac

Bookworm Global Donation Drive

Do you have gently used books at home collecting dust? Have you thought about giving them away so that someone could enjoy them as much as you did?

Please consider donating to the Bookworm Global Donation Drive.

The Bookworm Global Donation Drive will be held from Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 24. Books can be dropped off in the donation box, located outside your team doors. 

Looking to get community service/IB hours?  You can earn one community service hour for every 10 books you donate! 

We can’t wait to see how Boyce supports the Bookworm Global organization!

USC High School Softball Youth Night

When:  Friday, March 31, 2023
Where: Boyce Mayview Field
Game Time: 7 pm USC vs. Chartiers Valley

Arrive at 6:00 pm for skills stations, prizes, snacks, and interactive experience prior to game time. Have your daughter wear an USC softball jersey or spirit wear for an additional chance to win prizes and participate in the introduction of the high school team!

Check the USC High School Boosters Facebook page for changes in the case of questionable weather conditions.

The US Youth Volleyball League for boys and girls ages 7-15 gets underway on April 1 at South Fayette Elementary School.

Register online at usyvl.org. 

Sophomores Emily Powell and Noor El Nokali are hosting a charity track camp to benefit Girls On the Run for their MYP project. The Track Camp is intended for students in kindergarten through grade 8.

The camp will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 5 in the Upper St. Clair High School stadium. This is during spring recess.

For more information and/or to register, visit: https://forms.gle/9tmKa8S1kmvpZsAh8

The USCHS Volleyball Boosters are hosting a golf outing on Friday, June 16 at Butler's Golf Course, 800 Rock Run Road in Elizabeth, Pa.

$400 per foursome - includes dinner and on-course refreshments. The deadline to register is May 1.  Register online.

Sponsorship opportunities available.  Donate and/or sponsor a hole.

For more information, please contact:

Kim Manning, Head Coach
USC Girls Volleyball
kmanning@uscsd.k12.pa.us 

Upper St. Clair Inline Hockey is hosting an informational meeting and sign-up on Friday, May 5 at the Bridgeville Rollerplex.

Middle school (gr. 6-8):  4:30 p.m.
Elementary (gr. 2-5):  5:30 p.m.
High school (gr. 9-12):  6:30 p.m.

Accepting players in all skill levels for the 2023-24 interscholastic season. All interested players should come. Prospective players are encouraged to bring gear for skating, drilling and evaluation for placement. A list of required gear is available on the website: uscinlinehockey.com 

For more information, contact Matt Guarino, USC Inline Hockey President, at mattguarino@hotmail.com or 412.478.0150.

The 50th reunion for Upper St. Clair High School’s class of 1974 is approaching in the fall of 2024 and some of us have begun making plans. We want to share information, as it becomes available, to all classmates. 

If you’ve not done so recently, please send us an email to uschs74reunion@gmail.com to confirm your email is on our list.

It’s going to be great reconnecting after 50 years for some, a wonderful weekend for continuing lifelong relationships for others, and everything in between. Make sure you’re informed!  

Upper St. Clair High School Class of 1974
℅ Teri (Tibbals Austin) Hanny
1004 Old Hills Road
McKeesport, PA 15135
330-606-8597
uschs74reunion@gmail.com 

Summer Camp 2023 Registration is now OPEN! – Eisenhower Elementary School – Extended Day Services
Summer camp at Eisenhower Elementary School is open to all students entering K through 7th grade. Camp runs from June 12 through August 17 from 7 AM – 6 PM every day.  Parents may choose the days they would like to participate.  Camp includes swimming, field trips, sports, STEAM activities, cooking, and arts and crafts!  Register online at https://www.extendedday.com/summer. Early bird registration fees through March 15 and discounted registration fees through May 1!

Summer Camp 2023 Registration is now OPEN! – Streams Elementary School – Extended Day Services
Summer camp at Streams Elementary School is open to all students entering K through 3rd grade. Camp runs from June 12 through August 17 from 7 AM – 6 PM every day. Parents may choose the days they would like to participate. Camp includes swimming, field trips, sports, STEAM activities, cooking, and arts and crafts! Register online at https://www.extendedday.com/summer. Early bird registration fees through March 15 and discounted registration fees through May 1!

Summer Camp 2023 Registration is now OPEN! – Boyce Middle School – Extended Day Services
Summer camp at Boyce Middle School is open to all students entering 4th through 7th grade. Camp runs from June 12 through August 17 from 7 AM – 6 PM every day. Parents may choose the days they would like to participate. Camp includes swimming, field trips, sports, STEAM activities, cooking, and arts and crafts! Register online at https://www.extendedday.com/summer. Early bird registration fees through March 15 and discounted registration fees through May 1!

CLICK HERE for a list of STEAM-related opportunities that have been gathered from teachers, counselors, administrators, parents and third party institutions. The intent of this database is to connect students and parents to possible STEAM enrichment opportunities outside of the typical school day.

Upper St Clair is not affiliated with these offerings.

If interested in researching additional opportunities, visit the Carnegie Science Center STEMISPHERE.

Registration is now open for Camp Guyasuta STEM Adventure Day Camp for boys and girls ages 6-14.

The day camp will run for 8 weeks beginning June 5. These programs will be in a “drop-off” format, with early arrival and late pick-up available. This arrangement allows youth of working parents the ability to attend an adventure of a lifetime, while not disrupting work schedules.

Activities Include: archery, shooting sports, ropes courses, gaga ball, human Foosball, frisbee, creek hike, swimming, and much more! 

Register online at https://campguyasuta.org/day-camp 

Teen Memberships are a free pass to exploration and discovery and are available to all teens 13–18 years of age. From youth artmaking to teen science challenges, the four Carnegie Museums provide so many creative ways for teens to connect with each other and their world—and, most importantly, to find their own voice.

Teen members enjoy:

* FREE general admission to Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum

* Invitations to events and programming designed just for teen members

* FREE reciprocal admission at 300+ ASTC museums and science centers

* Discounts on classes, camps, educational films at the Rangos Giant Cinema, laser shows, lectures, and special events

* A 10% discount in museum stores and cafes (20% store discount during Member Shopping Days)

Click here to learn more

If your home was built before 1930, you are more likely to have lead pipes on your property. If your home was built before 1986, you are more likely to have lead-soldered joints. Here’s a quick guide to help you determine your service line material.

QUESTIONS? Contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-565-7292 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program - Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Nine out of 10 CHIP parents report satisfaction with their child’s health plan, and 96% received an appointment for check-ups and vaccinations as soon as they wanted.

There are a lot of reasons kids might not have health insurance - maybe their parents lost a job, don't have health insurance at work or maybe it just costs too much. Whatever the reason, CHIP may be able to help. All families need to do is apply today.

Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program. 

Internet Essentials Includes:

* 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax
* No activation fees and no equipment rental fees
* Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax
* Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person
* A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional cost

For additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com.