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UCPS announces plans for summer learning camp

Union County Public Schools is providing a free, six-week, in-person summer learning and enrichment camp for K-12 students. The camp will take place June 14 – July 29 (Monday – Thursday) with a holiday break the week of July 5. The deadline to reserve a seat is April 26.

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Dual Language Immersion program uses technology to sharpen skills

Union County Public Schools Dual Language Immersion program provides students with the very unique and special opportunity, to be immersed in the Mandarin (Chinese) or Spanish language and culture.

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Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity presents final report to Board of Education

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity presented its final report and recommendations to the Board of Education at the April 13 meeting. Throughout the school year, the committee met to address concerns and generate ideas to present to the Board.

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Cuthbertson High School senior selected as April Crowder Award recipient

At the April 13 meeting, the Board recognized a Cuthbertson High School senior, who goes above and beyond in the classroom and on the court.

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UCPS teachers receive, renew national board certification

Over two dozen Union County Public Schools (UCPS) educators have recently received or renewed their national board certification. This prestigious accreditation that is offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is a way to highlight the skillful teaching that is occurring in classrooms nationwide.

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Rocky River Elementary is the 2021 Books and Brackets champion

For the past several weeks, third, fourth and fifth graders in Union County Public Schools (UCPS) participated in the fifth annual 2021 Books and Brackets reading challenge. The Final Four principals had the opportunity to participate in the March 31 celebration at Wingate University, where they danced, cheered and showed their school pride.

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Application period for School Choice opens April 6

Union County Public Schools has announced its schools of choice for the 2021-2022 school year. Families may apply for School Choice April 6 – 30 via Scribbles.

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State leaders visit UCPS to learn about innovative instructional practices

Tuesday, March 23, was a special day for Union County Public Schools (UCPS). Staff, Board of Education members and an elected official welcomed senior leaders from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Board of Education adds more in-person instruction days for all students

The Union County Board of Education met Monday, March 15 to discuss Senate Bill 220 (Session Law 2021-4). The Board of Education voted to increase in-person instruction for elementary, middle and high school students.

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CATA senior takes second place at North Carolina poetry competition

Central Academy of Technology & Arts (CATA) senior, Ashline Arnaud is the runner up for the state’s Poetry Out Loud Competition.

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New mental health course helps students with life experiences and career options

The Union County Public Schools’ (UCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offered a truly unique pilot course this school year, Counseling & Mental Health I.

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Books and Brackets is back for the fifth year

Union County Public Schools is excited to announce that Books and Brackets is back for its fifth year, ready to motivate students to read. The reading competition kicked off on Feb. 24, with students logging minutes read in and out of school.

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Board of Education fills District 1 seat

The Union County Board of Education appointed Rev. John J. Kirkpatrick, IV to the District 1 seat. With his wife and family by his side, Kirkpatrick was sworn in by Clerk of Superior Court J.R. Rowell and will serve until 2022.

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Central Academy of Technology & Arts senior receives March Crowder Award

At the March 2 meeting, the Board recognized a senior at Central Academy of Technology & Arts’ (CATA) Medical Science Academy who constantly and selflessly serves her peers and the youth around her.

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Weddington Middle EC teacher is recognized for excellence in the classroom

Weddington Middle teacher, Ebony Johnson, received the Extraordinarily Educator of Excellence Award and was recognized by the state’s EC staff, her peers and leaders from the Union County Public School’s EC Department.

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UCPS is hiring teachers

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) has teaching positions available for this school year and the upcoming year. If you are interested, attend one of our virtual information sessions in March and April. Staff will be available to answer questions about vacancies, the application process, licensure requirements and more.

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Love the Bus Month continues with a nod to veteran bus driver

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) continues to honor our bus drivers and transportation workers during the month of February in recognition of Love the Bus Month. This celebration honors the special individuals who work tirelessly throughout the week to ensure students’ safety riding the bus to and from school.

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Students, staff celebrate Black History month through art and history lessons

February is Black History Month and UCPS is honored to recognize the momentous contributions of African-Americans. In honor of this month, students across the district learned about and celebrated heroic and iconic African-American men and women through art displays, classroom door decorations and history lesson.

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UCPS Spelling Bee champion Alexia Vega-Franceschi wins title for third year in a row

Alexia Vega-Franceschi, a fifth grader at Sandy Ridge Elementary is the Union County Public Schools Spelling Bee champion for the third time in a row. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this year’s competition was held virtually on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.

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UCPS celebrates bus drivers and transportation staff

UCPS is thrilled to honor and celebrate our hard-working bus drivers and transportation employees during Love the Bus Month. These special individuals work tirelessly throughout the week to ensure students’ safety riding the bus to and from school.

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