Weekly Recap for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
Weekly Recap
CALENDAR REMINDERS – UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES
- Thursday, Sept. 28: Boyce Middle School Open House | 1:40 p.m. Dismissal
- Thursday, Oct. 5: Fort Couch Middle School Open House | 1:40 p.m. Dismissal
Headlines
Boyce named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
Boyce Middle School is among the 353 schools in the nation that were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made the annual announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. This marks the second Blue Ribbon for Boyce and the 13th overall for the Upper St. Clair School District. Read more
Homecoming festivities set for Sept. 25-30
Upper St. Clair High School’s annual Homecoming Week is set for next week – Monday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The theme is Hoedown Homecoming. Congratulations to the Homecoming Court: Michael Ball, Marco Carone, Diler Cokguler, Alexandria Cortes, Gabbie Deep, Joseph Donnelly, Anna Makoul, Brian McFerran, Jessica Mueller and Aniketh Vivekanandan. Read more
18 seniors earn National Merit Commended status
Eighteen Upper St. Clair High School seniors were recently named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ryan Arya, Yousef M. Bin Hammad, Matthew S. Bordenstein, Natalie M. Campagna, Reese E. Copenhaver, Boshi Dong, Daniel P. Elkoni, Arnav Kumar, Grace Y. Larsen, Benton Leggat, Autumn Ma, Brian A. McFerran, Esat Sarac, Anuj N. Shah, Aahna Sinha, James D. Tenney, Shiven Verma and Irene X. Yap are among the 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Read more
USCHS Counseling Newsletter
The September edition of the Counseling Newsletter is now available. This month’s newsletter features information about the Westinghouse Science Institute, PartnerUp Program, scholarships, as well as helpful resources for parents. Read the Counseling Newsletter
Join our USC team! Full and Part-time job opportunities…
Looking for a full or part-time job where you can make a meaningful impact on our school community? We have several exciting opportunities that might just be the perfect fit for you. Here are just a few of our top recruiting needs:
- Substitute Custodian
- Nutrition Center General Worker (several positions, part-time)
- Custodian (2 positions, full-time)
- Cook (part-time, Streams Elem.)
USCHS Counseling Newsletter
The September edition of the Counseling Newsletter is now available. This month’s newsletter features information about the Westinghouse Science Institute, PartnerUp Program, scholarships, as well as helpful resources for parents. Read the Counseling Newsletter
Concert celebrating the musical legacy of James Bennett
The Community Band South (CBS) will perform a concert in memory of James M. Bennett, retired USC music teacher, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in the Upper St. Clair High School theater. The program will feature some of the musical selections that Mr. Bennett loved most, including marches, patriotic selections and folk songs as well as modern compositions. Admission to the concert is free and a reception will be held immediately following. Read more
Athletics
Online tickets for home events
- Girls golf downed by Peters
- Boys soccer takes down Hempfield
- Girls volleyball falls to Canon-McMillan
- Girls soccer bounces back with win over Norwin
- Girls golf sends three to WPIAL first round
- Boys soccer blanks Norwin
- Girls volleyball remains unbeaten
- Field hockey takes down Oakland Catholic
- Girls golf defeats Seneca Valley
- Joon and McKenzie qualify for WPIAL first round
- Cross Country travels for section meet
- Girls tennis defeats West Allegheny
- Girls soccer falls to Peters Township
- Football moves to 4-0 with win over Fox Chapel
- Boys golf defeats West Allegheny
In case you missed it…
- Detroit Tigers select Upper St. Clair grad Jeff Greenberg as GM
- Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2023 Week 4 (USC vs. Peters)
- 5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 4: Schedule pits No. 1 vs. No. 2 in top-ranked matchups (USC vs. Peters)
- 3 Pittsburgh-area schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools
- Upper St. Clair School Named A 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
- WPIAL soccer teams dot latest PSCA state rankings
- 5 to watch: Top high school football games this weekend (USC vs. Peters)
- Pennsylvania schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools (Boyce MS)
- Local group highlighting achievements of local kids and teens who are making a difference (USCHS junior Kriti Gupta)
- Area students named National Merit semifinalists
- Peters Township gets past Upper St. Clair in battle of girls soccer unbeatens
- Peters Township blanks Upper St. Clair
- Girls soccer notebook: Upper St. Clair has zero tolerance for goals
- KDKA Radio Super 7 Watch List: Week 3 (Julian Dahlem)
- High school football rankings: 1 vs. 2 matchups make Friday best night of WPIAL regular season (USC ranks #2 in 5A)
- Trib HSSN girls, boys soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 17, 2023 (USC girls #3)
- Leaders hang on to top spots in latest coaches association WPIAL girls volleyball rankings (USC #4)
- How do 120 girls make the volleyball team? This middle school has it figured out.
- USC, PT on collision course in soccer
- Upper St. Clair, Peters Township prepare for conference clash
- Robbie Mertz buries winning goal in 90th minute to lift Riverhounds past Miami (USC grad)
- PUP Week 3 Friday Night Rewind: Three Stars – Julian Dahlem (scroll down)
- Trib HSSN’s 2023 Week 3 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving (Ethan Hellmann & Julian Dahlem)
Parent Teacher Council
Upcoming PTC & Unit Meetings:
- PTC: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, register to attend
- USCHS PTSO: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8
- Fort Couch PTSO: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21
- Boyce PTO: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8
- Baker PTA: time TBD, Thursday, Nov. 16
- Eisenhower PTO: 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10
- Streams PTO: 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12
Upcoming Events
September
25-29: Baker Gives Back Club, School Supply Drive
26: Streams Book Fair/Ice Cream Social, 6-8 p.m.
27: Partners In Education Coffee Connection, 9-11 a.m., The Pie Place
27-29: Boyce Book Fair
28: Boyce Open House – EARLY DISMISSAL (Boyce ONLY)
29: Fort Couch Picture Day
29: Homecoming Football Game
30: Homecoming Dance
October
3: South Hills College Fair, 6-8:30 p.m., Bethel Park High School
5: Fort Couch Open House – EARLY DISMISSAL (Fort Couch ONLY)
6: Boyce School Picture Retakes
7: Concert in memory of Jim Bennett, 2 p.m., USCHS theater
12: Streams PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
12: Fort Couch Social
13: Eisenhowler
13: Streams Stravaganza
13: Baker Boo Bash, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
17: Natural Helpers Retreat
18: Natural Helpers Retreat
18: Eisenhower School Picture Retakes
18: USCHS PAC meeting, 9:30 a.m.
23: School Board meeting, 7 p.m.
24: Baker School Picture Retakes
26: First Quarter marking period ends
27: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Teacher In-Service
30: Second Quarter begins
31: Elementary Harvest Celebrations
November
1: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Teacher In-Service/Conferences
2: Fort Couch School Picture Retakes
4: SAT exam, USCHS, 8 a.m.
7: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Teacher In-Service/Conferences
7: Baker Book Fair
8: Boyce PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
8: USCHS PTSO meeting, 7 p.m.
9: USCHS Junior Parent meeting, 6:30 p.m.
10: First Quarter Report Cards (K-8)
10: Eisenhower PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
10: Streams PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
15: Baker Spirit Night, 5-9 p.m., Chipotle
16: Baker PTA meeting, time TBD
20: School Board meeting, 7 p.m.
21: Fort Couch PTSO meeting, 11:30 a.m.
22-24: NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Recess
Now Hiring
Come join our team! There are several permanent and substitute openings in the Upper St. Clair School District. Please share our list of openings with friends and family who may be interested.
Full and Part-time Openings
Check out our current employment opportunities and apply online for the following positions:
- Custodian (2 full-time positions)
- Cook (part-time, Streams Elem)
- Nutrition Center General Worker (part-time)
- Middle School Expressive Arts Department Chair
- Assistant Director of Business and Finance
- Mechanic Co-op Student Worker
- Bus Driver
- Bus Attendant (part-time)
Athletics/Activities
- Assistant Coach: High School Girls Wrestling
- Coach: Middle School Girls Basketball
- Coach: Middle School Boys Basketball
- Assistant Coach: High School Diving
- ECA- CHORAL Boyce Co-Assistant Director
- Assistant Coach: Boys' Varsity Basketball
- Assistant Coach: High School Wrestling
- Fort Couch Athletic Coordinator
- Assistant Coach: High School Swimming
- Assistant Coach: High School Girls' Basketball (JV)
- Head Coach: HS Boys Volleyball
- Assistant Coach: Boys' Varsity Lacrosse
- Marching Band: Percussion Assistant Coordinator
- Middle School Wrestling Coach
Substitute positions:
- Bus Drivers: $22.50/hour
- Cafeteria Workers: $13/hour
- Secretaries: $15/hour
- Custodians: $15/hour
- Teacher Aides: $15/hour
- Bus Attendants: $15/hour
- Van Drivers: $18/hour
- Teachers: $150/day
- Nurses: $150/day
Bulletin Board
Be sure to check the district’s online community bulletin board for information about upcoming community events as well as summer science camps, sports camps, dance clinics and more…
- NEW: South Hills Junior Orchestra launches 41st season
- USCHS Boys Golf Team Birdies for a Cause
- Join the Miles for Miracles Team - 2024 Chick-fil-A Kids Marathon
- USC Basketball Preseason Skills Development Program (gr. 1-6): now thru-Oct. 15
- Youth Dance Clinic (gr. 1-8): Oct. 15
- Extended Day Services at Baker, Eisenhower, Streams & Boyce
- USCHS Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion
- STEAM Opportunities
- Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- And more…
The Weekly Recap is emailed to all Upper St. Clair School District families and staff, and posted on the district's website every Friday.
For more information, contact:
Tina Vojtko, Communications Specialist
Upper St. Clair School District
tvojtko@uscsd.k12.pa.us