District News
'We Got This' Superintendent Dr. Hartzler Tells New Teachers
Posted Date: 08/11/2020
Union Superintendent Dr. Kirt Hartzler welcomed new teachers to Union Public Schools and wished them “an amazing year,” during these uncertain times as Oklahoma faces the COVID-19 pandemic. There . . .
Board of Education Votes 3-2 To Start In-Person School Aug. 24
Posted Date: 08/11/2020
Union Public Schools’ Board of Education voted to start the 2020-2021 school year with in-person learning on Aug. 24, in spite of guidance from public health officials and others that suggest . . .
UCTA Thanks
Posted Date: 08/11/2020
We want to thank Board President, Heather McAdams, and Board Clerk, Stacey Roemerman, for voting to keep students and staff safe by supporting Dr. Hartzler’s recommendation of starting school with . . .
Union Adult Learning Center to Begin Year with Virtual Learning
Posted Date: 08/07/2020
The Union Adult Learning Center will begin the first nine weeks of classes virtually. ESL & HSE/GED Program 2020-2021 Enrollment Information Beginning on August 13th, you may begin the . . .
Frequently Asked Questions About School Opening
Posted Date: 07/28/2020
Union Public Schools has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about school opening . . .
View Return to School/Reentry Plan
Posted Date: 07/28/2020
The first day of school will now be Monday, August 24. See inside to view the plan in English or Spanish, along with a list of frequently asked questions. . . .
Adult Union Masks Back in Stock
Posted Date: 08/06/2020
Masks are back in at the UWear Spirit Store. $10 each. Union employees: bring your ID and you get a discount. Adult Face Masks are back in stock! Monday - Friday 10-4 Tempterature checks will be . . .
State Updates ‘Return to Learn Oklahoma’ Plan
Posted Date: 08/06/2020
As school districts across the state prepare to welcome students back to class in a matter of weeks, the Oklahoma State Department of Education has updated its guidelines to help schools navigate . . .
School Supplies for 2020-2021
Posted Date: 07/24/2020
School supplies lists for 2020-2021 have been posted. Face masks will be required. . . .
New Teacher Induction, Professional Learning will be Different this Year
Posted Date: 08/03/2020
New Teacher Induction, Professional Learning Days and the annual Employee Kick-Off will look quite a bit different this August because of COVID-19. For one, many of the activities will be conducted . . .
Union Board of Education Meeting Tonight
Posted Date: 08/10/2020
Union Public Schools Superintendent Kirt Hartzler will recommend starting the upcoming year through distance learning Monday evening. The school board will vote on the superintendent’s . . .
Board Meeting set 7 PM Monday, August 10
Posted Date: 08/10/2020
The August 10, 2020, meeting will start at the Education Service Center at 7 p.m. Masks will be required. For those of you who would like to watch the meeting from the convenience of your own home, . . .
UCTA To Request that School Begin with Distance Learning; Board to Decide Monday, Aug. 10
Posted Date: 08/10/2020
The Union Classroom Teachers Association plans to request that the Board of Education vote, on Monday night, to start the school year with distance learning on August 24. Following is the lettter . . .
Union's New Videographer Wins Edward R. Murrow Award
Posted Date: 08/10/2020
Chris McNamara, Union’s new videographer in Communications, has received the 2020 regional Edward R. Murrow Award for overall excellence from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) . . .
Board Considers Policy to Allow for Electronic Distribution of Report Cards & Progress Reports
Posted Date: 08/07/2020
Board members on first reading is are considering a revision to Board Policy 5035 which would allow school sites to inform parents about student progress and report cards through electronic means . . .
Learn How to Use Canva, an Online Design Tool
Posted Date: 08/06/2020
Join Tulsa City/County Library for a Zoom webinar for an introduction to using Canva, an online design tool. Canva is a great tool to create graphics of a variety of sizes useful for many social . . .
High School Stadium Construction Continues
Posted Date: 08/06/2020
Construction for the new stadium at Union High School continues. . . .
UCTA Hosts First Building Rep Meeting
Posted Date: 08/06/2020
Union Classroom Teacher Association hosted its first building rep meeting Tuesday....social distance style. Members will be hearing from site reps soon to verify your information and welcome the new . . .
Apply Now for Free & Reduced Price Meals Online for In-Person & Virtual Learning
Posted Date: 07/16/2020
Union Public Schools School Year 2020-2021 Free and Reduced Meal Application is now for BOTH Virtual & In-Person Learning available online at: http://unionps.schoollunchapp.com If your child’s . . .
Operations Staff Come Together for Back-to-School Meeting
Posted Date: 08/04/2020
Support and operations staff at Union Public Schools fully support the district’s mission to help all students for “100 Percent Graduation, 100 Percent College And/Or Career Ready.” Operations has . . .
Video: Support Employee of the Year
Posted Date: 07/31/2020
Congratulations to Lindar Ledbetter, cafeteria manager for Union High School, who has been named Union’s 2019-2020 Support Employee of the Year! Experience her surprise when she learned that she had . . .
Hofmeister says local COVID-19 rates will determine whether more schools can reopen to
Posted Date: 08/05/2020
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister says local conditions will determine whether more schools can reopen to students any time soon — and how long those venturing to open their doors off the bat can . . .
Union Tackling a Host of Issues Concerning Return to School
Posted Date: 08/03/2020
Districts that plan to return to school in person must tackle a host of logistical issues in the next few weeks while also weighing the possibility that a worsening pandemic could jeopardize those . . .
'Tulsa People' Shares Story on Return to Class
Posted Date: 08/03/2020
When COVID-19 first came to Tulsa County in March, many local school districts were preparing for spring break. They had to quickly pivot and change to distance and virtual learning using a variety . . .
Lunch & Breakfast Served The Union Way
Posted Date: 07/30/2020
Union staff and volunteers continued their constant push today to feed children in Union country, despite rains and the high humidity that followed. Today, families picking up food at the Union . . .
