Feature Stories
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Energizing minds with new tools
Western Union Elementary is now Union County Public Schools' only school with a solar panel. It is also one of ten schools in North Carolina to receive it. Principal Kristi Williford and a team of teachers have been on a mission to complete this project to provide added environmental education for their students
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Behavioral Health Collaborative earns Region of Excellence Award
Union County's Behavioral Health Collaborative, a partnership between Union County Social Services and Union County Public Schools, has earned a Region of Excellence Award from Centralina Regional Council for COVID-19 Resiliency.
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Finding her voice through a Talker
Mesoma "Mimi" Richard, a fifth-grader, has attended Poplin Elementary since kindergarten. She is well-known and well-liked by staff and students. This year is the most notable for everyone because it is the first time Mimi has had a voice. An iPad and an app have changed the way she interacts and communicates with others.
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Signing on the dotted line
When seniors think about their options after graduation, many consider technical and trade school, the workforce, college or joining the military. On May 4, 10 Union County Public Schools seniors participated in Military Signing Day at Sun Valley High School, an annual tradition in which seniors from various UCPS schools are celebrated.
Announcements
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UCPS Student Survey
Feedback from our students is extremely important. We would like students who are currently in the fifth, eighth, and 10th grade to complete the UCPS Student Survey, with parent consent. The UCPS Student Survey will open May 16 and close May 23 at 11:59 p.m. Per Board of Education Policy, parents can opt-in to the student survey by providing the link to their child. In providing the link, you are approving his/her permission to participate in the survey.
Resources: Parent Notification and Opt-in Letter | Preview: UCPS Student Survey
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UCPS Parent Survey
Parents, we need your feedback. We are asking parents of fifth, eighth, and 10th graders to complete the 2021-2022 UCPS Parent Survey. The survey will open May 16 and close May 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Resources: Preview: UCPS Parent Survey
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Support School Initiatives
Want to be more connected to UCPS and support school/district initiatives? View our campaigns and consider supporting these initiatives through a donation. Access the campaigns in the Living Tree portal.
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How to Obtain an Official Copy of Your Transcript
Union County Public Schools offers a secure and convenient online way to request and receive a student's transcript. We do not accept faxes, emails or phone requests. Request a transcript in the Online Student Records and Payment System. Upon completing the online request form, you will receive a confirmation email when your request has been received. Once your request has been processed and mailed, your payment will be processed and you will receive an email confirmation and receipt.
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Parent Education Series @ Sun Valley High School
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Finance Committee Virtual Meeting (Zoom)
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May 25, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Facilities Committee Meeting
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Curriculum Committee Meeting
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May 29, 2022