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Three generations of students bid Piedmont Middle teacher farewell

After 40 years of teaching, Dr. Karen Barbee is retiring. She spent 38 of those years primarily as a science, health and physical education teacher at Piedmont Middle School. She also taught math, reading, and social studies during her first years at the school.

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UCPS is hiring to fill positions for the upcoming school year

UCPS is hiring for positions in transportation, school nutrition, technology, custodial services, facilities, after-school programs and substitute teachers. A job fair will be held on July 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Transportation Center, 3319 Goldmine Rd.

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Central Academy of Technology & Arts wins three Blumey Awards

Central Academy of Technology and Arts (CATA) won three of the 15 categories at the ninth annual Blumenthal Performing Arts High School Musical Theatre Awards on May 29 at Charlotte's Belk Theater.

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Administrative changes for the 2022-2023 school year

The following administrative changes were approved at the June 9 Board of Education meeting. Administrators will begin transitioning into their new roles this week.

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Closing one chapter and beginning another

The Health Sciences Academy (HSA) at Monroe Middle School has a unique partnership with Atrium Health. It includes an innovative curriculum that exposes middle school students to clinical and operational elements of healthcare.

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UCPS June Influencers seek to enhance the lives of others

Union County Public Schools honored its latest influencers at the June 9 Board of Education meeting. The Influencers program celebrates the passion, dedication and exemplary work ethic of UCPS employees who go the extra mile every day.

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May and June John H. Crowder Service Award recipients recognized

The May and June John H. Crowder Award was presented to a graduate from Central Academy of Technology and Arts and to a graduate from Cuthbertson High during the June 9 Board of Education meeting.

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Class of 2022: An internship changed her path

Some experiences can change your life's path. Senior Andrea Burns had planned to major in business administration at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. A semester-long internship at Scott Clark Toyota led her to reconsider her major. Andrea now plans to study marketing and minor in Spanish.

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Class of 2022: Same school, two distinct service careers

Two Piedmont High School seniors have chosen to help others by pursuing careers in medicine and public safety, thanks to their school's nurse aide and firefighter academies. Participating in the academies has enabled them to obtain certificates that they can use to gain employment or to advance their education or professions.

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Feature Stories

Three generations of students bid Piedmont Middle teacher farewell

UCPS is hiring to fill positions for the upcoming school year

Central Academy of Technology & Arts wins three Blumey Awards

Administrative changes for the 2022-2023 school year

Closing one chapter and beginning another

UCPS June Influencers seek to enhance the lives of others

May and June John H. Crowder Service Award recipients recognized

Class of 2022: An internship changed her path

Class of 2022: Same school, two distinct service careers

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