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Unity in the Community

“We can teach students segregation lessons about Little Rock Central High School and Brown vs. the Board of Education, but we don’t always talk about how history affected our school,” says Mr. McMurray, 8th grade social studies teacher about East Union’s 8th grade students’ Unity in the Community cross-curricular project.

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Project-based learning takes off at East Union

Science, agriculture, and the community have all come together for a science project that has EUMS students doing some creative and analytical thinking!

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Plant Power!

8th grade science students participating in the "Plant Power" biofuel potato experiment.

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The Rotten Truth

East Union Agriculture teacher, Morgan Molihan, received a $1,500 LIFT grant for her “The Rotten Truth” project.

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EUMS Ag Students Are "Smarty Plants"

On Saturday, September 25th, 8th grade students traveled to Wingate University for the first Agriculture Immersion experience.

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Virtual reality headsets help UCPS students explore college options

A college campus tour, it’s an academic tradition and necessity when exploring the options of higher education. The sights, the sounds, the great information from the tour guide are all a part of the experience and can help make the decision to attend a particular college or university. Now imagine that experience virtually, from the classroom.

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Saturday Enrichment Program

East Union's tutoring students had the opportunity last weekend to participate in our April Saturday Enrichment Program. This Saturday was "Plant and Soil Science."

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East Union celebrates school counselors

East Union is fortunate to have excellent school counselors, one for each grade level. Ms. Zulma Weste serves our 8th grade students, Ms. Cindy Price is our 7th grade counselor, and Ms. Misty Tarlton works with 6th grade.

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Preparing for high school: program options, key dates, resources and more

Through various academies, pathways, and courses, students have access to a number of rigorous programs that will prepare them for college and/or the workforce. UCPS has developed a webpage to guide families and inform them about virtual information sessions, key dates and links to important resources.

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Pilgrim's Pride and East Union team up for students

Pilgrim’s Pride and East Union Middle School are neighbors on Highway 74 in Marshville. Now, they are also partners in education.

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Young author visits EUMS students

During the COVID19 quarantine, many students used the time to relax, watch Netflix, or dabble on social media. Thomas McDowell used the time to pen his first book, The Story of Isaac: The Story of Discovery and Friendship.

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EUMS Is Going Green!

The agricultural program at East Union Middle started in 2017, and now has an exciting new addition to the program - a full sized greenhouse!

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All UCPS students eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a waiver that will allow all Union County Public Schools students to receive breakfast and lunch free of charge until Dec. 31, 2020.

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Back to the U: Have questions about Canvas? We have answers.

UCPS has a variety of resources to help parents navigate Canvas. Learn about quick tips for access, how to download the mobile app and more.

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UCPS announces new meal option for 2020-2021

Union County Public Schools will offer a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning this year and meals will still be offered to all students, whether they are enrolled in Plan B or Plan D.

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UCPS announces reopening plans for 2020-2021 school year

Superintendent Dr. Houlihan and district leaders discussed plans for reopening schools at the July 14 special called Board of Education meeting.

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EU Students Share the Christmas Spirit Around the World

On December 16th, members of East Union's Beta club and C2J club (Committed to Jesus) traveled to the Operation Christmas Child packing facility in Charlotte.

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Mrs. Alecia McClendon selected as East Union's Teacher of the Year

Mrs. McClendon has been named the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year. She is a native of Marshville NC, and attended East Union Middle School.

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East Union's Angela Foster Named UCPS Assistant Principal of the Year

On October 3rd, East Union Middle Assistant Principal Angela Foster was awarded the Assistant Principal of the Year award for Union County Public Schools.

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Cuthbertson and East Union Middle students walk on the moon -- without ever leaving their school

Why learn about space exploration sitting at a classroom desk when you can actually walk on the moon?

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