8th grade students worked in small groups to research and display material over different countries of the world. On May 9th, their work was displayed in Haviza Court for parents and community members to see and vote on awards. What a great project and display of learning!

The 52nd annual FFA Banquet was held Tuesday, May 3rd in the Cafetorium.  The banquet was attended by 20 current FFA members as well as 85 guests who included parents, FFA Alumni, school administrators, and school board members. Courtney Adams, the 2015-16 State FFA Reporter was the guest speaker.  FFA members were recognized for participation in Judging and Leadership Career Development Events.  The following members were highlighted for being County or District Champion in their event:

• Kyle Reichard-County Champion, Soil Judging
• Kollin Warren-County Champion, Livestock Judging
• Derick Williams, County Jr, Champion, Forestry Judging
• Katie Reichard, County Jr. Champion, Soil Judging
• Derick Williams, District Champion, Discovery Degree Creed Speaking

The following teams were recognized as County or District Champions:

• Soil Judging: Kyle Reichard, Kierstan Wolfe-Stewart, Kollin Warren, Isaiah Green
• Soil Judging Jr. Division:  Katie Reichard, Morgan Wymer, Ethan Mann
• Forestry Judging Jr. Division: Katie Reichard, Derick Williams, Ethan Mann 
• Small Gas Engine CDE: Kollin Warren, Elijah Thornburg
• Welding CDE: Kollin Warren, Elijah Thornburg

Other highlights of the night were Derick Williams reciting the FFA Creed, Chapter Star Awards were presented, and 2016-17 Officers were initiated.  Chapter Stars:

• Star Discovery Degree:  Katie Reichard and Derick Williams
• Star Greenhand: Corey Whitesel
• Star Chapter Farmer: Kollin Warren
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• Star Chapter Agriculture Placement: Kyle Reichard
• Dekalb Agriculture Achievement Award: Elizabeth Casillas

The following students were initiated to serve as Chapter Officers for 2016-17:

• President: Kollin Warren
• Vice-President: Kyle Reichard

• Treasurer: Elijah Thornburg
• Reporter: Katie Reichard
• Sentinal: Morgan Wymer
• Student Advisor: Derick Williams

Click here to see the KISS video of the 2016 Prom Walk.

Courtney Pearson, Ellexsis Cook, Joette Sigler and Justin Fields attended the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from Sunday, April 24th until Wednesday, April 27th with Ms. Kuehl.

Justin served as a voting delegate for the state of Indiana. He attended caucuses with the Presidential Candidates along with those candidates for Central Region Vice-President. Justin attended the voting session on Tuesday morning where they elected the new International Officers for the 2016-17 school year. Justin won an IPAD mini from one of the campaign booths.

Courtney, Ellexsis and Joette attended the School-Based Enterprise Academy on Sunday. On Monday morning, they went before the judges to make their presentation. Courtney and Ellexsis received a Certificate of Excellence for their presentation score. Joette felt very good about her presentation. Most of the students in the School-Based Enterprise Competition compete with a partner but Joette did not. Ms. Kuehl is very proud of her.

The students enjoyed Nashville by attending the Grand Ole Opry, taking in some local restaurants and dessert places, the Opryland Hotel, Opry Mills Mall, the Honky Tonk area.

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization at UCJSHS has teamed up with Randolph County Solid Waste Management District to collect shoes, new or used, of any kind. Working with Changing Footprints, an Indiana organization that collects shoes to support the homeless and underprivileged right here in Indiana, as well as disaster stricken areas and the needy around the world, the activity will kick off on Earth Day, April 22 and will continue through May 9.

Randolph Eastern School Corporation will be collecting shoes from Friday, April 22 through Monday, May 9. Bins will be located in North Side entry and the High School entry.

The Indiana State SADD chapter selected Union City Jr/Sr High School as the first recipient of the Jim Noffsinger "Legacy Award." It is just amazing that a man who did so much for our school and community can continue to provide for our students. Congratulations Mrs. Holmes and the UC SADD chapter!

8th grade students participated in a Reality Store on Friday, April 8 to simulate jobs and budgeting as an adult.

The Union City Community FFA competed in the District 9 Leadership Career Development Events at Tri High Friday. The students did very well as 7 individuals/teams brought home plaques by placing in the top 3. Those placing in top-3 were: 
First Place: Derick W., Discovery Degree Creed Contest; Skylar S., Discovery Degree Prepared Public Speaking
Second Place: Kollin W., Extemporaneous Public Speaking; Kierstan W., Multimedia Scrapbook
Third Place: Katie R., Morgan W., Discovery Degree Food Science Demonstration; Kyle R., Kollin W., Plant and Soil Science Demonstration; Katie R., Morgan W., Derick W., Ethan M., Quiz Bowl
Derick and Skylar will represent District 9 in the state contest at Purdue in June. Great job by all who competed!

The UCJSHS students performed the musical "Annie Get Your Gun". This year's cast includes- Sydney L., Justin F., Landry Z., Benji C., Alison C., Reagan H., Gage A., Kyle F., Mackenzie N., Elizabeth S., Audrey S., Courtney H., Courtney W., Carmen S., Madisyn H., Olivia S., Nalaina W., Ashley W., and Jessica E.

Union City Jr/Sr High SADD is teaming up with Wesley United Methodist Church to introduce a program that offers nutritious snacks for students over extended breaks and school holidays. This program is free of charge! Bags will be distributed by SADD members on the last day of school before the break. Any student grade 7-12 is able to participate in this program. If you believe your child would benefit from this program, we encourage you to sign up. This information is completely confidential and once your child is signed up, they will receive a bag of healthy snacks each school break until you no longer want them to participate.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Holmes at the High School, 765-964-4840 x 124. If you are interested in signing up or would like to help provide healthy snacks, please click here.