Columbiana County Educational Service Center is accepting preschool applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
Why Choose Preschool through the CCESC?
• Half-Day & Full School-Day options (Monday–Friday)
• Serving children ages 3–5
• Inclusive program for typically developing children & children with disabilities
• Free services for qualifying students, including OT, PT & Speech
• Reduced tuition available based on family income
• CCESC is a GOLD STAR Step Up to Quality program offering families the very best foundation for their child’s education. Children are prepared through a strong and engaging curriculum.
Where can you find more information about CCESC Preschool?
• Please visit our website at https://www.ccesc.k12.oh.us/page/preschool
• Or contact Melissa Puhalla, CCESC Preschool Supervisor by email at mpuhalla@ccesc.k12.oh.us or by phone at 330-424-9591 ext. 167
Why Choose Preschool through the CCESC?
• Half-Day & Full School-Day options (Monday–Friday)
• Serving children ages 3–5
• Inclusive program for typically developing children & children with disabilities
• Free services for qualifying students, including OT, PT & Speech
• Reduced tuition available based on family income
• CCESC is a GOLD STAR Step Up to Quality program offering families the very best foundation for their child’s education. Children are prepared through a strong and engaging curriculum.
Where can you find more information about CCESC Preschool?
• Please visit our website at https://www.ccesc.k12.oh.us/page/preschool
• Or contact Melissa Puhalla, CCESC Preschool Supervisor by email at mpuhalla@ccesc.k12.oh.us or by phone at 330-424-9591 ext. 167

United Local will be on a two-hour delay today, February 25th. There will be no morning pre-school.

A huge congratulations to the 13 United Band and 3 Choir members who got to perform with the 14th Columbiana County Honors Band! A big thank you to the United Band Boosters and United Choir Boosters for providing lunches and helping run this year’s event! Thank you all for representing your community and sharing your talents beyond the classroom!






Freshman Leighton Birmingham has qualified to swim at the 2026 OHSAA STATE DII swimming championships in both the 200 yard individual medley and the 100 yard butterfly.
OHSAA STATE PRELIMS: Thursday, February 26th at 5:00pm ( doors open at 3:30pm) C.T. Branin Natatorium (Canton McKinley High School)
OHSAA STATE FINALS: Friday, February 27th at 5:00pm ( doors open at 3:30pm) C.T. Branin Natatorium (Canton McKinley High School)

United Local will be on a two-hour delay today, February 23rd. There will be no morning pre-school.

In celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness week the High School Youth Coalition members gave out hot cocoa at lunch today! All cups had a handwritten note of kindness.







Hang out with your friends and dance with the DJ and Disco Lights at the Neon Party School dance this Saturday, February 21st!
Tickets are $10 if purchased during lunch Thursday and Friday, or $12 at the door.
Tickets are $10 if purchased during lunch Thursday and Friday, or $12 at the door.


United High School Sophomore Class Prom Fundraiser

United Local will be on a two-hour delay today, February 19th. There will be no morning preschool.

Mark Your Calendar – Support United Students!
Come out for a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast and help support the United Community Scholarship Foundation. The food is truly top notch—fresh and made to order just for you—and all proceeds raised go directly toward supporting United students.
It’s a wonderful way to enjoy a great meal while giving back to our school community. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your continued support of United!
Come out for a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast and help support the United Community Scholarship Foundation. The food is truly top notch—fresh and made to order just for you—and all proceeds raised go directly toward supporting United students.
It’s a wonderful way to enjoy a great meal while giving back to our school community. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your continued support of United!

HAPPY SCHOOL OFFICER RESOURCE OFFICER DAY!
Deputy Tab Bailey, thank you for all of your hard work in helping our students and staff members to be in a safe learning and working environment.
Deputy Tab Bailey, thank you for all of your hard work in helping our students and staff members to be in a safe learning and working environment.

Attention United Local Parents and Students:
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13, 2026, due to
Parent/Teacher Conferences on February 12, 2026.
There will also be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16, 2026 due to President's Day.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13, 2026, due to
Parent/Teacher Conferences on February 12, 2026.
There will also be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16, 2026 due to President's Day.

Dinner Theater Announcement
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
One and All are invited to a banquet at Eagleton Castle (United High School)! Medieval dress is encouraged, as Queen Gertrude will be crowning a belle and beau of the ball!
Banquets are held Friday March 6 at 6:00 PM, Saturday March 7 at 1:00 PM, and Saturday March 7 at 6:00 PM. Reserve thy seats at the banquet using the magic link below! Seats are $13 adults, and $11 for students and senior citizens. Email sarah.pigza@eaglepride.net to reserve a seat for children under 5 free of charge.
https://united.seatyourself.biz
Additionally, bring some one pound notes (dollar bills) to free thyself from the stocks if placed there for sorcery or grievances against his Majesty the King!
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
One and All are invited to a banquet at Eagleton Castle (United High School)! Medieval dress is encouraged, as Queen Gertrude will be crowning a belle and beau of the ball!
Banquets are held Friday March 6 at 6:00 PM, Saturday March 7 at 1:00 PM, and Saturday March 7 at 6:00 PM. Reserve thy seats at the banquet using the magic link below! Seats are $13 adults, and $11 for students and senior citizens. Email sarah.pigza@eaglepride.net to reserve a seat for children under 5 free of charge.
https://united.seatyourself.biz
Additionally, bring some one pound notes (dollar bills) to free thyself from the stocks if placed there for sorcery or grievances against his Majesty the King!
Staff Spotlight


Congratulations to all the High School students for making the Distinguished or Merit Honor Roll. Good job on this accomplishment and your hard work.








Congratulations to our outstanding fourth-grade students on earning Distinguished and Merit Honor Roll recognition. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off.
We are so proud of your well-deserved success—keep striving and shining!
We are so proud of your well-deserved success—keep striving and shining!



United Local will be on a two-hour delay today, February 9th. There will be no morning preschool.

The Snyder Family will be holding a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on February 21st at the New Alexander Church to raise money for the late Zeb Snyder's Memorial Fund. They are also offering baked goods and whole hog sausage for sale at the Breakfast.
All proceeds go directly to the memorial fund, which has already funded thousands of dollars in scholarships, community support, and support of United Students. Thank you for the continued support.
All proceeds go directly to the memorial fund, which has already funded thousands of dollars in scholarships, community support, and support of United Students. Thank you for the continued support.

Staff Spotlight


United Local School will be having their Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 2:45 - 8:45PM. Please choose the teacher and time you would like to meet with on the attached link. Also, put your name and the student's name when you sign up on the teacher's link.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16aQ5V2LHMzjwES42L9Xg-XFlvqcnmI9mnO3als7DodA/edit?gid=0#gid=0
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16aQ5V2LHMzjwES42L9Xg-XFlvqcnmI9mnO3als7DodA/edit?gid=0#gid=0

