Reminder: Monday, September 9th is your last day to get tickets for this Pre-Order Dinner!
The Spanish class trip to Peru is hosting a Chicken Annie’s dinner fundraiser. PRE-SALE only tickets are for sale starting today at open house, Mrs. Onelio's room, the office and student travelers. $15 includes 2 pieces of chicken, sides, bread, dessert and a drink! The dinner will be held on September 13th in the UHS cafeteria starting at 5pm. Come get a good meal before heading over to our first home football game!
The junior high agriculture class and the high school junior Ag students presented brief lessons to the 4th and 5th grades the past two days.
The junior high Ag class did a lesson over beef cattle with the 5th graders and had the students play a game of "Beef Bingo".
The Junior Ag class presented a lesson over the dairy cattle industry with the 4th graders which concluded with the students making their own homemade ice cream.
Thank you to Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Ericson, Mrs. Shadden and Mrs. Bradbury for letting us take some of their class time to teach young students about Agriculture.
The district has some items that it will be selling on Saturday, August 31st . We will have an auction for said items on the North side of the HS in the tan metal building adjacent to the wood shop. The doors will open at 7:30 am with the auction beginning at 8:00. Items remaining after the end of the auction will be available for free or discarded (approximately 9:00) Items include but are not limited to an ice machine, pop cooler, scroll saw, mini wood lathe, disc sander, miter saw, carpet cleaner/extractor, drill press, Ipads, chairs, and calculators. All items are used, some fully functional while others do not operate correctly.
Uniontown FFA will be hosting our annual BBQ lunch at the Old Settler’s celebration on Monday in the Uniontown City Park. Please join us for lunch and support our chapter activities.
Glen Schnichels will be preparing pulled pork and his famous spiced potatoes. The FFA chapter will be making BBQ baked beans in the kettle pot over an open 🔥!
We will begin serving shortly after the parade!
Adults (14+) will be $10
Children (13 & ⬇️) will be $5
Hey Eagle Fans Check this Out.
8/29 Host JV Golf @ 3:00 PM
8/30 FB Jamboree @ Neodesha 6:00 PM
9/3 Host HS Volleyball 6:00 PM
9/5 HS FB @ Bluestem TBD
9/5 JH VB @ SCC 5:00
9/5 JH FB @ SCC 6:00
9/5 JV Golf @ Chanute
9/5 HS VB @ Fredonia 5:00 PM
9/5 CC @ Burlington 4:00 PM
We have a few seniors looking for work release jobs. If you are in the Uniontown area, and you could use an employee for a few hours a day, please reach out to Meaghan Russell at 620-224-2350 during school hours.
Dear WBE Family,
Staying hydrated with water is crucial for elementary school students as it plays a vital role in their overall health and well-being. Proper hydration helps to improve focus, concentration, and cognitive function, which are essential for optimal learning and academic performance.
Encouraging children to drink enough water throughout the day at school can help keep them energized, healthy, and ready to learn. To support proper hydration among our students at WBE, each student has been provided with a "WBE" water bottle. While you are welcome to provide your child with a different water bottle, please ensure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
WBE Water Bottle Guidelines
- Must be see-through (No Glass)
- Prohibited from having flavor infusers or drink mixes
- Must have a spill-preventing lid
- Arrive at school empty
- Follow classroom procedures for filling bottles
- Return home for cleaning
Adhering to these guidelines will help to maintain the safety and well-being of our students while at school. The requirement for transparent, non-glass water bottles enables easy monitoring and minimizes the risk of accidents. By restricting flavor infusers and drink mixes, we uphold a clean and healthy environment for all students. The necessity of spill-preventing lids assists in avoiding disruptions in the classroom. Ensuring that water bottles arrive empty and following proper filling procedures promotes responsible water consumption throughout the day. Additionally, returning water bottles home for regular cleaning encourages good hygiene practices. We appreciate your cooperation in assisting us in creating a safe and healthy learning environment for all our students.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Dustin Miller
Principal, West Bourbon Elementary
Dear West Bourbon Elementary School Family,
As we come to the end of our first full week back at school, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past few days and express my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for entrusting us with your child's education and being a part of the WBE family.
This week has been filled with excitement, anticipation, and a sense of renewal as we welcomed our students back to the halls of West Bourbon Elementary for a full week of school. The energy and enthusiasm that radiated from the classrooms, playgrounds, and hallways were truly amazing.
Today we took time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of many of our students who earned exemplary scores on the Kansas State Assessments in reading, math, and science during the 2023-24 school year. These results not only reflect the hard work put in by our students but also highlight the excellent support and guidance they received from our incredible parents, teachers, and staff. We must resolve to improve on what we achieved as we take on the 2024-25 school year.
As we progress through this year together, I am excited to announce the introduction of a friendly competition that will add a spark of enthusiasm to our days ahead – The Outstanding Attendance Challenge! We believe that regular attendance plays a crucial role in a student's success, and this initiative aims to encourage and motivate our students to be present and engaged in their learning. A student’s best ability is their availability!
I invite all parents to join us in supporting and encouraging our students as they participate in this friendly competition. Together, let us instill in our children the value of consistent attendance and active participation in their education, for it is through these small steps that great achievements are made possible.
I am excited for all the adventures, discoveries, and accomplishments that lie ahead this school year. Thank you for being an essential part of the West Bourbon Elementary family. Here's to a fantastic year of teaching and learning!
Warm regards,
Dustin Miller
Principal, West Bourbon Elementary
The Junior High Agriculture students took a quick field trip this morning to watch some cows get checked for pregnancy. A few of them even had the opportunity for some hands on experience.
Thank you to Kevin Gleason for hosting us and Zach Powell for teaching us the process.
Today is your last chance to participate in our bond survey if you are interested in doing so. Thanks, Vance
We still have some old UHS yearbooks for sale. Please e-mail Mrs. Sutterby at rsutterby@uniontown235.org to see if your graduation year is available.
Just three days left to provide your input about a potential bond issue via our survey. Please take a moment to share your thoughts.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWtDhl66hDONhzgN3rqWvybYPDyylqIQ64_y3QnmFUz6O9wA/viewform
Eagle Fans - The wait for Friday night football is over! Bring your lawn chairs and come on out tonight @ 6:00 to the UHS practice field to cheer on our Lady Eagles in the return of Powder Puff Football coached by our very own senior football players. Any questions or shout-outs of praise may be directed to Zach Mason or Candice Clayton for organizing this event.
Uniontown FFA has completed the pipe fence along 75th street along the East side of their sweet corn patch!
Thank you to Kolby Stock for his donation of material and time in completing this project. Between material and labor he donated well over $2,000 to our FFA chapter and school.
We would also like to thank Kevin Gleason for his donation of a thousand plus dollars worth of pipe to help complete this project.
Finally thank you to students Timothy Ames, Klara Stock, Heston Stewart and Jewel Endicott for jumping in on short notice to help with the installation.
Open House :
Thank you for visiting WBE this evening. We are looking forward to receiving your students at 7:30 in the morning!
1st Day (only):
If you want to walk your students in on their first day, you may. Please park in the east parking lot. Do not park in the circle drive where the buses unload. We ask you to give hugs and say encouraging words in the Commons Area. Please do not walk down the halls to their classrooms. We would also ask that you not linger. This often makes it more difficult for our staff to help your student. We will call you if your student continues to remain upset.
Drop Off Procedures:
We start allowing students to enter WBE at 7:30 am. You are welcome to sit in the parking lot before that, but please don’t leave any students at the building until a staff member opens the East Gym door.
You will enter the east parking lot via the gravel road (75th St.) by the softball field. You will enter the WBE parking lot in the SE corner (by the softball field), and drive west along the softball field before pulling alongside the gym. In turn, you will drop off your student at the NE corner of the gym where an attendant will be waiting.
If you intend to walk your student to the doors, park in the East Lot and bring your student to either the NE Gym door or the Main Entrance.
Pick Up Procedures:
If you are making changes to your student's transportation during the first week, please call the WBE office by 2:00 pm. At all other times during the school year, we ask that this be done by 3:00 pm, but would ask for extra time during this first week while transportation is new for so many.
If you are picking your student up, please note that pickups will happen at the East gym doors. This is the same location as the morning drop-off The main difference is that parents will travel through that line in the opposite direction. You will enter the east parking lot via the gravel road (75th St.) by the softball field, immediately turn to the right, and drive around the East parking lot. Eventually, you will turn back to the South where you will line up alongside the gym. Lining up in this way ensures that there is room for all parents to wait in the parking lot to pick up their students without that line backing up onto a road and impeding traffic.
You are allowed to walk up to the East Gym doors to pick up your student. We simply ask that you park in the parking lot. It is not allowable for you to park and tell or motion your student to walk to you in that lot. You will need to walk up to receive your students.
This process will be a bit slow in the beginning, but within a week or two, we should be able to get all students to their ride home within 10 minutes. We would ask for your patience with staff as they learn your vehicles and kids' names to make the process move as smoothly as possible. Thank you!
If you haven't already done so, we would love for you to take a minute to provide your input about a potential future bond issue in USD 235. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWtDhl66hDONhzgN3rqWvybYPDyylqIQ64_y3QnmFUz6O9wA/viewform
Open house tonight for all USD 235 students from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. JH/HS Fall Sports meeting will happen in the commons at 6:00 pm.
See you then,
Reminder: Monday, September 9th is your last day to get tickets for this Pre-Order Dinner!
The Spanish class trip to Peru is hosting a Chicken Annie’s dinner fundraiser. PRE-SALE only tickets are for sale starting today at open house, Mrs. Onelio's room, the office and student travelers. $15 includes 2 pieces of chicken, sides, bread, dessert and a drink! The dinner will be held on September 13th in the UHS cafeteria starting at 5pm. Come get a good meal before heading over to our first home football game!
USD 235 is considering a future bond issue and we would like your feedback. If possible, we are asking that you complete our online survey. However, a paper copy of this survey has been mailed to all registered voters living in the school district and that should arrive in your mailbox today. The survey will close on August 23rd so we are asking that you take the opportunity to complete it right away. Thank you for providing the valuable feedback we need. If questions exist, please contact Superintendent Vance Eden at 620-224-2350 or veden@uniontown235.org. https://forms.gle/4SwcgcYEjcLD9xMh7
The Uniontown FFA Alumni & Supporter group would like to invite anyone that wants to take a more active role in supporting the Uniontown FFA Chapter to an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30 PM at the Uniontown High School commons.
If you’re a former Uniontown FFA member, you’re invited.
If you’re a former FFA member from another chapter, but now live in the area, you’re invited.
If you were never in FFA, but want to help bolster our chapter, you’re invited.
A very small handful of stakeholders have kept our Alumni and Supporter group alive over the past couple of decades, but they have expressed interest in ramping up the efforts of our supporter group and would like to invite anyone that would be interested to join us next week.
Please feel free to share and tag people you think would be interested. This meeting is simply a way to get the ball rolling. If you can’t make it, but have an interest in the group, please feel free to comment or text UT FFA Advisor Scott Sutton at 620-224-4953.
