John Simatovich Elementary School

August 13, 2026

Dear UTSC Families and Staff,

Good afternoon! We are glad to hear that power has been restored to some areas of our district, and we are hopeful that our families and community members who are still without power will see it restored very soon. If there is anything we can do to provide you support or connect you with resources, please let us know.

At this time, WHS, UTMS, and UCE all have power. Unfortunately, JSE remains without power. We continue to be hopeful that power will be restored to JSE soon and we can resume preparing our classrooms to welcome students.

Due to the continued power outage at JSE and the impact the storms have had throughout our community, all UTSC schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 14. We know everyone is eager to get our school year started, and we look forward to welcoming all of our Bearcats back as soon as we can safely do so. We will provide another district update on Sunday regarding the start of school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s building principal. Building principals will also communicate directly with families regarding any scheduled activities, practices, or upcoming events that may be impacted.

In the meantime, please continue to take care of yourselves and know that we are thinking of everyone. Thank you for the many ways you have been there for each other during the past few days. The support, patience, and kindness shown throughout Bearcat Nation are truly what make our community so special.

Sincerely,

Leigh Barnes

Bearcats and Families Working Together to Stay Safe Online
UTSC is pleased to share the Indiana Department of Education’s Internet Safety Series with Bearcats and their families. This free collection includes workshop recordings and resources covering cyberbullying, social media, online gaming, artificial intelligence and deep fakes, digital privacy, oversharing, and recognizing online deception. Scan the flyer’s QR code to explore the complete collection in the Indiana Learning Lab.

UTSC Update: School buildings remain closed, and school is canceled for Thursday, August 13, due to continued power outages at all of our buildings. We will provide another update tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding and for the care and support you continue to show our school community. Please stay safe, Bearcats!

UTSC school is canceled for August 12, 2026 due to power outages and storm damage. An update will be provided tomorrow. Be Safe!

Happy Friday, Union Township! 🧡💚

There’s still plenty of time to join us tonight from 5:00–8:00 PM for our Orange & White Scrimmage!

Calling all Bearcats, big and small! 🐾 Come enjoy bouncy houses, games, food trucks, Bearcat gear, and a great evening with our Bearcat community.

Stick around to cheer on our middle school and high school football teams and meet our cheerleaders as we kick off another exciting season!

Come out, have some fun, and show your Bearcat pride! 🏈📣

Welcome Back Information!

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Good afternoon, Bearcat Families,
We wanted to let you know that our district phone system is currently experiencing a Frontier outage, and our school offices are temporarily unable to receive incoming or make outgoing phone calls. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
If you need immediate assistance, please email your school's main office, and our staff will be happy to assist you.

26/27 Registration Information

26/27 Registration Information .

Happy Fourth of July from Union Township School Corporation! Wishing our Bearcat families a fun, safe, and happy holiday. Enjoy the celebration and stay safe!

🏊‍♂️💦 UTSC Swim Lessons are in full swing!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Bearcat swim team and coaches for helping our young swimmers build confidence, learn important water safety skills, and have a blast in the pool this summer! 💚🧡

There’s still time to join the fun! We have one more session remaining with a few openings still available.

📞 Interested? Contact Swim Coach Jeremy Boyer for more information and to reserve your spot.

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