08/24/2026
’Twas the Night Before School
A Funny & Sweet Ubly Bearcat Story
August 23, 2026
’Twas the night before school, and all through Ubly town,
The teachers were smiling… as they were getting to lay down.
The hallways were spotless, the classrooms looked great,
And everyone wondered, “Will we really be ready by eight?”
Mr. Walker, the High School Principal, was making his rounds,
Checking lockers and classrooms and listening for sounds.
He looked down every hallway, then said with a grin,
“Tomorrow they’ll be full… and the fun will begin!”
At the elementary, Mrs. Ogryski was working away,
Getting everything ready for the very first day.
The little desks were waiting, all shiny and neat,
Ready for backpacks, excitement, and maybe some feet!
Mr. Volmering, the Building and Grounds Director and his team, had worked quite a while,
Making the school sparkle from ceiling to tile.
They checked every light and made sure all was right,
Then probably whispered, “Please, nothing break tonight!”
Mr. Rothe, the School Resource Officer, walked through with great care,
Making sure that safety and kindness were everywhere.
He knew that by morning the halls would be alive,
With Bearcats arriving and backpacks twice their size!
Out by the gym, Mr. Becker, the Athletic Director, looked over the fields,
Dreaming of touchdowns, home runs, and championship shields.
He checked all the equipment and gave a great cheer,
“Let’s go, Bearcats! It’s going to be a great year!”
Meanwhile, Mr. Asmondy, the Technology Director, stared at screens with delight,
Making sure the Wi-Fi and computers were working just right.
He clicked and he checked and gave one final sigh,
Hoping nobody would say, “Mr. Asmondy… my ipad won’t turn on!” by nine!
The office secretaries were surrounded by papers and phones,
Schedules and messages and names they had known.
They had forms to organize, questions galore,
And somehow still managed to smile through the door!
The Central Office Team was busy as could be,
Making sure everything was ready for the entire Bearcat family.
Budgets and buses and calendars too—
There was always just one more important thing to do!
And then came the paras, the heroes who help every day,
Making a difference in their own special way.
They were getting things ready, with patience and care,
Knowing tomorrow their students would need them right there.
They help with the learning, the laughter, the tears,
They offer encouragement and calm little fears.
They may not wear capes—but everyone knew,
A school couldn’t be a school without the amazing things they do!
And Superintendent Reehl looked over it all with pride,
Thinking of the whole Bearcat family standing side by side.
From the classrooms to the buses and every office door,
It takes an amazing team to make a great school soar.
The teachers had pencils all sharpened with care,
In hopes that their students soon would be there.
The ipads were charging, the bulletin boards bright,
And lesson plans were finished… well, mostly… by night!
The kitchen staff prepared for the breakfast-time crowd,
Knowing hungry Bearcats can be very loud!
The custodians had polished and cleaned every hall,
Knowing by lunchtime someone would spill something—it’s inevitable after all!
The buses stood waiting, all shiny and yellow,
Ready to carry each Bearcat, every friend and fellow.
And somewhere at home, every student was tucked into bed…
Or at least that’s what their parents hoped as they said,
“Get some sleep! School starts tomorrow instead!”
But excitement was buzzing from home to home,
As students picked outfits and packed things to bring along.
Some were nervous, some excited, and some couldn’t wait,
While parents looked at the clock and said, “Please don’t be late!”
Then morning would come with the sunrise so bright,
And Ubly Community Schools would come alive just right.
With laughter and friendship and learning anew,
There’d be amazing adventures for everyone to pursue.
So sleep tight, Bearcats, and get plenty of rest,
Because tomorrow we’ll all give our very best.
The principals are ready, the teachers are too,
The paras, secretaries, and the whole amazing crew!
The Central Office is ready, the technology too,
The kitchen is cooking up breakfast for you.
The buses are waiting, the staff and crossing guard is ready too…
Because there’s just one thing missing—
and that thing is YOU! ❤️🐾
Welcome Back, Ubly Bearcats!
See you on August 24, 2026!
Let’s make the 2026–2027 school year the BEST one yet!
