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Shivalee Patel wins National Youth Leadership Council Competition
Congratulations to Shivalee Patel for winning the National Youth Leadership Council Competition sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation. One high school student per state is selected each year to serve on the Council as a representative of their state's electric co-ops. She is the first delegate from Union Power to win the competition and will receive a $2000 scholarship.
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Science teacher Hannah Griffin featured in Appalachian Today
Science teacher Hannah Griffin was recently featured by Appalachian State in an article entitled "App State Alumna Teaches Next Generation of Students How to Learn Through Inquiry". In the article, she explains how she makes Earth and Environmental Science a hands-on experience for her students using methods and techniques she learned in her studies at App State.
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'Start With Hello Week' fosters culture of inclusion
Students at Piedmont participated in "Start With Hello Week," which is part of the Sandy Hook Promise designed to create a culture of inclusion that values each individual at Piedmont. Student Government drew positive messages on the sidewalks around campus as a powerful action to encourage students to reach out to others who may feel left out or lonely. In addition, school counselors sponsored "conversation starters" in the cafeteria daily.
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Board of Education names members of Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity
The Board of Education voted to approve members for the Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity at its Sept. 1 meeting. Of the 64 applicants, 32 were selected to serve. The committee includes a parent or community member from each cluster, faith leaders, employees, and students. The committee will serve as a forum to address conversations about diversity and promote a school community that embraces acceptance, denounces, and takes action against prejudice and discrimination.
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Each year, students and parents must submit a Chromebook Contract for use of UCPS Chromebooks. This year, the contract is available digitally and can be submitted using the following links:
Parent Chromebook Contract (English): https://forms.gle/nknVyFsYnpZALk8i7 HgmWV98V9
Parent Chromebook Contract (Spanish): https://forms.gle/6bkSDh68wiEtqtMv5
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Peachjar Digital Flyers
We have launched a new electronic flyer communication tool called Peachjar. To view school-approved digital flyers, simply click the Peachjar button on our website.
