Bearcat Broadcast

• Tuesday, July 29th - Friday, August 1st - Registration Window Open for New/Returning Students
• Monday, August 11th - 6th Grade Meet and Greet (Parents/Students are welcome) -- 2PM - 3:05PM
• Wednesday, August 13th - First Student Day
• Thursday, August 14th - Open House for Parents - 5PM - 6PM

Erin will be teaching Special Education for us this year. She is excited to be working at the middle school level. She attended Morgan Township K-12 and then enrolled at Purdue Northwest to obtain her teaching degree. She has two dogs and a cat. She enjoys traveling and going on vacation with nature! She also loves going to concerns, live shows, and sporting events. She is eager and excited for the upcoming school year and thankful for joining the Union Township community!

Sam will be teaching Health and Physical Education for us this year. This is his second year as a PE Teacher. Sam grew up and attended high school in Valparaiso, then went on to attend Indiana University and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. He enjoys coaching both football and basketball. He is excited to be joining on as a Bearcat this fall!

• New Students: July 29th - August 1st - Please call or email Alexis Kruszka (akruszka@union.k12.in.us) to make an appointment. Registration forms will be available at uniontownshipmiddle.union.k12.in.us
• Returning Students: July 29th - August 1st - Please go to your Harmony Parent Portal and complete the on-line registration
• Please note that the Harmony Portal is disabled as your prepare for registration. As a result, you will not be able to see your student's schedule and/or teachers. We will communicate when that information is accessible.

Open House will be held on Thursday, August 14th from 5-6PM. This will be an informal event where parents can get a glimpse of what their student's experience will be like for the 2025-2026 school year! Parents will have an opportunity to check out the classroom and learning spaces, meet their teachers, and connect with other families in our school community. We hope you'll stop by!

I hope this message finds you enjoying a relaxing and joyful summer! As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, I want you to know how thrilled I am to join the Bearcat family. From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt the heart, spirit, and pride that make this school so special. It is clear that this is a place where students are known, valued, and supported—and I’m excited to build on that strong foundation together.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be working closely with our staff to ensure we’re ready to welcome students back with energy, care, and high expectations. My top priority is to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every Bearcat can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.

I truly believe that schools are strongest when families and educators work hand in hand. I look forward to getting to know you, hearing your stories, and partnering together to help every student succeed.

Stay tuned for more updates as the school year approaches—including important dates, events, and opportunities to connect. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, and know that I’m counting down the days until we kick off this exciting year—The Bearcat Way!