"Preparing All Students to Succeed"

Sat May 25, 2013

Points of Pride

  • Taylor Anne Wade and Harrison Taylor, both seniors at Cuthbertson High School, received a superior ranking at the National Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska in June.

  • Cuthbertson High School student Cody Walker has won the individual 2A State wrestling championship in the 120-pound class, with a season record of 50 wins and three losses.

  • Eighteen band students from nine UPCS schools were selected for the North Carolina All State Honors band. Here is a complete list.

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Running for U - 5k Run/Walk for Union County Teachers

On Saturday, June 1, 2013, runners and walkers will take to the streets of Historic Downtown Monroe to show their support of Union County teachers. All proceeds from this event will go to UCPS teachers through the classroom mini-grant program administered by the Union County Education Foundation. These mini-grants help our teachers purchase items for use in their classrooms. 


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Pre-K Compassion Project huge success at Fairview Elementary

Pre-K students at Fairview Elementary recently participated in a program called the Compassion Project, which is an organization that promotes animal assisted therapy. Animal assisted therapy promotes a new way of growing and learning. The Compassion Project is a mobile clinical veterinary social work practice. A mobile enclosure was used with the students to safely interact with Emily, a 44-inch pony. The children brushed the horse and "painted" the horse, which helps to promote sharing, fine motor skills, cooperative learning experiences and communication.
 

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