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Move over, March Madness! The UCPS Books and Brackets reading challenge is back!

On Thursday, Feb. 27, UCPS kicked off the 2020 Books and Brackets reading challenge with a pep rally at Stallings Elementary.

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Marvin Ridge High African-American History Club creates bonds among diverse students

Since its inception six years ago, the African-American History Club has grown to be a vibrant student organization that boasts more than 70 members. The club aims to create bonds among diverse students and educate others about African-American culture.

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UCPS Then and Now: A look back at the past 20 years

Through the UCPS Then and Now series, we're taking a close look at how our school system has evolved during the past 20 years. In the first installment of our series, we're looking at the explosion of rapid population growth in 2000 and examining how it has impacted UCPS and what it means for our future.

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More than 'just a driver': UCPS bus driver Carol Keeter makes lasting impact in students' lives

In celebration of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, UCPS thanks all of our dedicated bus drivers for their commitment to our students. From morning pickup to afternoon dropoff, our UCPS bus drivers, like Carol Keeter in the Porter Ridge cluster, are making an impact in the lives of our students every single day.

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Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan hosts Facebook Live to discuss academic resources

On Feb. 10, UCPS Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan hosted a Connect and Chat Facebook Live session to discuss academic resources. With a panel of UCPS staff members, Dr. Houlihan highlighted available digital resources for all grade levels, high school registration, free college prep workshops and more.

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UCPS Communications team wins 12 state awards for effective school public relations

The UCPS Communications team won 11 Blue Ribbon Awards as well as the coveted Best of the Best Award for Digital Media Engagement at the Jan. 31 North Carolina School Public Relations Association annual awards ceremony.

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UCPS announces School Choice for 2020-2021 school year

On Feb. 7, Union County Public Schools (UCPS) opened its lottery process for elementary school choice, dual language immersion, the International Baccalaureate Pathway Program at Marvin Ridge High and Central Academy of Technology & Arts.

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Welcome, Class of 2033: Kindergarten Registration is open!

UCPS kindergarten registration is open for the 2020-21 school year. Kindergarten is an important milestone for children, and UCPS is here to help guide families through the enrollment process.

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Monroe High F.L.I.G.H.T. Club mentor program helps students build lasting relationships

The Monroe High F.L.I.G.H.T. Club has a powerful mission that aims to fight truancy, help students build self-confidence, and guide students to manifest academic and personal achievements.

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UCPS announces 2020 Teacher of the Year finalists

Ten UCPS Teacher of the Year finalists have been selected from a pool of 53 school-wide Teachers of the Year. On Jan. 27, UCPS Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan and Cabinet staff revealed the names of the 10 UCPS Teacher of the Year finalists by visiting the teachers at their schools.

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Alexia Vega Franceschi wins back-to-back championships in UCPS Spelling Bee

On Jan. 24, Sandy Ridge Elementary fourth-grader Alexia Vega won the 2019-2020 UCPS Spelling Bee, marking back-to-back championships in the past two years that she has competed.

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UCPS students outperform state and national peers on PSAT exam

During the fall of 2019, UCPS sophomores and juniors outperformed both their state and national peers on the PSAT exam.

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Countdown to Kindergarten: UCPS Facebook Live session guides families through the kindergarten registration process

On Jan. 21, UCPS hosted a Connect and Chat Facebook Live event to guide prospective UCPS parents through the kindergarten registration process.

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Benton Heights Elementary students hit the right note in district’s newest keyboard lab

Benton Heights Elementary's music room now has 20 state-of-the-art digital grand pianos, thanks to a $15,000 grant provided by the Bennack-Polan Foundation.

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Weddington High senior Carly Rauch named Youth of the Year for Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte

Weddington High senior Carly Rouch was recently named Youth of the Year for Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte. Carly is the first Union County student to ever receive this award.

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Kensington Elementary school counselor receives special award from U.S. Secret Service

On Jan. 8, U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Eric Traceski presented Kensington Elementary school counselor Kaitlyn Hamilton with a certificate of appreciation from U.S. Secret Service Director James M. Murray. The certificate recognized Hamilton's contributions to the federal law enforcement agency's Childhood Outreach Program.

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Countdown to Kindergarten: Here's what you need to register your student for kindergarten

Have a rising kindergartner? Kindergarten registration begins on Feb. 3, and UCPS is here to guide you and your family through the enrollment process.

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UCPS announces launch of Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

UCPS is expanding efforts to keep students safe with the launch of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. The state has joined Sandy Hook Promise to bring this anonymous reporting system to North Carolina schools.

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#UCPSGivesBack: UCPS students and staff give back in their local communities

This holiday season, hundreds of Union County Public Schools students and staff spent weeks donating their time, talents and resources to help those in need. Watch this video to see our students giving back in their communities.

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#UCPSGivesBack: Parkwood High students continue decades-long tradition of spreading holiday cheer

For more than 20 years, Parkwood High's Key Club has hosted an annual holiday party for deserving students in their cluster at Prospect, Western Union and Waxhaw elementary schools. It’s a day full of games, laughter, smiles, gifts and even a surprise visit from Santa – and this year’s holiday party for 27 elementary students was no exception.

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