Union High School (Modoc)

Union Township High School (Modoc)
Address
8707 West US 36
Modoc, Indiana 47358
United States
Coordinates 40°02′49″N 85°08′29″W / 40.04694°N 85.14139°W / 40.04694; -85.14139Coordinates: 40°02′49″N 85°08′29″W / 40.04694°N 85.14139°W / 40.04694; -85.14139
Information
Type Public high school
Motto We Are Small But Mighty
Established 1952
Locale Small Town Rural
Faculty 18
Grades 7-12
Enrollment 200 (2013-2014)
Color(s)               
Athletics MEC
Nickname Rockets
Website www.usc.k12.in.us/jrsrhighschool_home.aspx

Union High School (Modoc) a.k.a. UHS is a small high school located in Union Township, Modoc, Indiana. However, the official name is Union Township High School. It is one of five high schools in Randolph County, Indiana. In 2004 Union High School was named an Indiana Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education. The school is a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA),[1] which is the governing body for high school sports in the state of Indiana.

History

Union High School (Modoc) was formed in 1952 after the closing of three small high schools: Modoc High School, Losantville High School, and Huntsville High School. For the first five years, students attended the old Modoc High School. In 1957, the new building was finished, and all students were relocated to the new building. In 1968 an addition was completed allowing Blountsville School, which housed grades 1-8, to be closed and consolidated with Union.

Athletics

The Union Rockets are a member of the Mid-Eastern Conference.

There are currently several sports at Union High. The include boys and girls basketball, boys and girls cross county, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls golf, boys baseball, girls volleyball, girls softball, and cheerleading.

See also

References

  1. "IHSAA - Union City High School". IHSAA.org. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
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