This week's student photography share -- favorite UHS basketball photos that did not make it into the yearbook. And GREAT news -- the 2024-25 printed yearbooks will arrive in time to be picked up at enrollment! We can't wait for you to see the photos that DID make it in!
The Uniontown USD 235 School District receives federal “Title" funds to support students. Currently, the Trump administration has directed the US Department of Education to delay reimbursement of some of these funds until a review can be completed. These Title funds aren’t a single lump of money, but instead are received by the district with individual designations for individual purposes. While we don’t qualify in all categories, the following three specifically apply to Uniontown.
Title IIA- These funds can be used to reduce class sizes and were initially used to add a teacher, and that position has continued to be paid with Title II funds. Our allocation for the coming year is $25,222. While not all funds the district receives can be used for teacher salaries, this can and has been a meaningful part of our budget and the goal of maintaining a quality salary schedule. The removal of this funding stream will make it more difficult to continue this practice.
Title IVA- These funds can’t be used on people and but instead are used primarily on safety and security items and also things that “extend the curriculum.” Our next year allocation was set at $17,492. While most are likely unaware if anything in their classroom has been purchased with these funds, the reality is that probably all of them have had some benefit. I manage these funds and purchase qualifying items throughout the school year as teachers submit requisitions that can qualify. As an example, field trips, science experiment supplies, digital cameras for the yearbook team, a pottery wheel, the window display at WBE, and a good chunk of the smartboards in the district are all things that have been purchased with these funds over the past few years. These funds invite creativity and foster a robust and quality learning experience. Losing these funds directly impacts our ability to maintain this commitment in the future without cutting from other areas or increasing the mill levy (which no one wants).
Title IVB- These funds pay for the WBE after-school program and summer program. Without this allocation, the district will not be able to afford to continue to offer this to students and parents.
We also receive Title I funds, which are used to support math and reading support at WBE. These funds are stated to still be usable for the coming year. This is good news as it represents our largest area of allocation and would be extremely difficult to adjust for in its absence.
I’d encourage you to visit with our federal legislators during this period of review to help them consider this change in direction and priority, as ultimately, they SHOULD control the disbursement of funds. Most likely, none of us enjoys making these contacts, but I want you to be informed and involved, as these decisions will affect us all.
You can enter your address here to find a list of your elected officials. https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/?source=adwords&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1494728290&gbraid=0AAAAADyMmbzRsJspj0aDHKU7c59_WVsbI&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9Pr5gyYOCnqVJc_h9pgXLyFIInPVB9LYAK6d5VYoEVHHyeLlrLGwLxoC588QAvD_BwE#'
Title IIA- These funds can be used to reduce class sizes and were initially used to add a teacher, and that position has continued to be paid with Title II funds. Our allocation for the coming year is $25,222. While not all funds the district receives can be used for teacher salaries, this can and has been a meaningful part of our budget and the goal of maintaining a quality salary schedule. The removal of this funding stream will make it more difficult to continue this practice.
Title IVA- These funds can’t be used on people and but instead are used primarily on safety and security items and also things that “extend the curriculum.” Our next year allocation was set at $17,492. While most are likely unaware if anything in their classroom has been purchased with these funds, the reality is that probably all of them have had some benefit. I manage these funds and purchase qualifying items throughout the school year as teachers submit requisitions that can qualify. As an example, field trips, science experiment supplies, digital cameras for the yearbook team, a pottery wheel, the window display at WBE, and a good chunk of the smartboards in the district are all things that have been purchased with these funds over the past few years. These funds invite creativity and foster a robust and quality learning experience. Losing these funds directly impacts our ability to maintain this commitment in the future without cutting from other areas or increasing the mill levy (which no one wants).
Title IVB- These funds pay for the WBE after-school program and summer program. Without this allocation, the district will not be able to afford to continue to offer this to students and parents.
We also receive Title I funds, which are used to support math and reading support at WBE. These funds are stated to still be usable for the coming year. This is good news as it represents our largest area of allocation and would be extremely difficult to adjust for in its absence.
I’d encourage you to visit with our federal legislators during this period of review to help them consider this change in direction and priority, as ultimately, they SHOULD control the disbursement of funds. Most likely, none of us enjoys making these contacts, but I want you to be informed and involved, as these decisions will affect us all.
You can enter your address here to find a list of your elected officials. https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/?source=adwords&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1494728290&gbraid=0AAAAADyMmbzRsJspj0aDHKU7c59_WVsbI&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9Pr5gyYOCnqVJc_h9pgXLyFIInPVB9LYAK6d5VYoEVHHyeLlrLGwLxoC588QAvD_BwE#'
For Sale: Bids are accepted until June 30th at 9:00 am on our 2007 Chevy Suburban. As of right now, we have no bids to consider. Kelly Blue Book gives it a private party value of $4,619 and a trade in value of $1,471. Come take a look and make us your offer!
25-26 USD 235 school calendar. We will also have paper copies at enrollment.
This week's student photography share -- favorite photos from football season that didn't make it into the yearbook:
This week's student photography share -- favorite photos from track season that didn't make it into the yearbook:
For Sale: The district is selling its 2007 Chevy Suburban with 234,000 miles. For any interested, please submit a bid at the USD 235 Board of Education office by June 30th at 9:00 am. All received bids will be opened at that time.
This week's student photography share -- favorite photos from baseball season that didn't make it into the yearbook:
Congratulations to our senior, Reese Gorman, for being named All-State Honorable Mention for softball.
Continuing the celebration of 2024-25 -- our favorite cheer photos from the school year that did NOT make it into the yearbook:
🏆STATE CHAMPION🏆
Hailey Shadden is your 2025 Kansas FFA State champion FFA Creed Speaker!
Hailey competed in Manhattan, Kansas on the campus of Kansas State Wednesday afternoon! She had to recite the FFA Creed and answer oral questions related to the creed and agriculture.
She was crowned on stage at the Kansas FFA Convention opening session Wednesday evening. With this victory, Hailey will represent the state of Kansas at the National FFA Convention this fall in Indianapolis, Indiana!
🏆STATE CHAMPIONS🏆
The Uniontown FFA Freshman Parliamentary Procedure team is your 2025 Kansas FFA State Champion in the Conduct of Chapter Meetings contest!!!
The team competed on Wednesday in Manhattan, Kansas on the campus of Kansas State. In the contest the team had to perform FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies, perform a parliamentary procedure demonstration, take an exam testing their knowledge of par-law, and answer oral questions from the judges.
The team was crowned on the Kansas FFA State Convention stage Wednesday evening. With this victory, Uniontown FFA has earned the opportunity to represent Kansas at the National FFA Comvention in Indianapolis, Indiana this fall!
Team members pictured from left to right:
Ziggy Barbour, Hailey Shadden, Payton McAfee, Marley Sutton, Kendyl Bloesser, Aniston Kelly and Julius Rodriguez. Makiah Woods was on the team that qualified for state back in November, but was unable to attend the state contest.
We're getting excited for the Summer delivery of our UJH/UHS yearbooks! To celebrate, we thought we would share some of the favorite photos that our student photographers captured during the school year that did NOT make it into the book. First up: Softball
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REGIONAL SOFTBALL AT OSWEGO WEDNESDDAY WILL START AT 11:00 WITH THE LADY EAGLES FACING ERIE
THE REGIONAL BASEBALL SEMIFINALS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO HUMBOLDT. THE EAGLES WILL TAKE ON NE ARMA @ 2:00
Due to weather Conditions , The Baseball regional @ Erie is being moved to Wednesday. The Eagles will Play NE Arma at 2:00
Correction to the Previous Post.
The Eagle Ladies will Play @ 1:00 @ Oswego. on Tuesday
The Eagle Men will Play Northeast Arma @ Erie @ 2:00 on Tuesday
With the Threat of Severe Weather throughout the Day Monday The Regional Softball Games @ Oswego have Been moved to Tuesday & Wednesday. The Lady Eagles will Play at 2:00
Baseball Regional Semi-finals & finals will be Played at Erie on 5/20.
The Eagle men will Play Northeast Arma @ 2:00. Good Luck Eagles !!!!