District News
Board Report - January 19
Posted Date: 01/20/2021
A brief summary of the January 19 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on our new Board member, Chris McNeil, next year's school calendar and more. . . .
Board of Education Considers 2021-2022 School Calendar
Posted Date: 01/20/2021
The Board of Education, on first reading, considered approval of the new 2021-2022 school calendar. The Board will consider final approval during second reading at its next meeting on February . . .
Chris McNeil Appointed To Represent Zone 2 on Board of Education
Posted Date: 01/20/2021
A former Union Public Schools employee will fill a vacant seat on the Union Board of Education. The Board voted 3-0 Monday night to appoint Chris McNeil to fill the Zone 2 seat through 2022. The . . .
Early College High School Program Expanding; Program Rebranded as EDGE
Posted Date: 01/20/2021
An early college pilot program that enables high school students from underserved populations to earn an associate’s degree at no cost is continuing to expand. The EDGE (Earn a Degree Graduate . . .
8th Graders: Apply for Early College High School
Posted Date: 01/20/2021
Did you know that you can get college credit while attending Union High School? You can even receive your associates degree at the same time that you graduate with your high school diploma, all for . . .
Hope – Guidance – SEL Newsletter for January
Posted Date: 01/20/2021
The January Hope – Guidance – Social-Emotional Learning newsletter has been posted in English and Spanish. You may also visit the Hope – Guidance – Social-Emotional Learning page for more . . .
Athletics to Host Hall of Fame Induction January 29
Posted Date: 01/19/2021
The Union Public Schools Athletic Department plans to host its annual Hall of Fame ceremony Friday, January 29 in between the varsity girls and boys basketball games versus Bartlesville at the Union . . .
About 70 Union Employees Receive Vaccination Shots
Posted Date: 01/19/2021
Some teachers and staff over the age of 65 at Union Public Schools have now gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. About 70 employees at Union received their first dose of the vaccine . . .
Union High School Announces Plans for 2021 Commencement
Posted Date: 01/13/2021
Union High School will host in-person graduation for the Class of 2021 on Thursday, May 27, at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center (UMAC). Graduation will take place at three different times – 10 . . .
High School Math Teacher Rebecka Peterson Named Union District Teacher of the Year
Posted Date: 01/12/2021
Rebecka Peterson, math teacher at Union High School, has been named the 2020-2021 Union Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. She was honored today at the High School, along with all of the . . .
City of Tuisa Extends Mask Mandate Another 90 Days
Posted Date: 01/14/2021
A detailed list of FAQs and other information and resources are available at https://t.co/1yJcD3sGYY.To view information on how to operate a business or organization safely, visit . . .
Stadium Construction Update
Posted Date: 01/19/2021
Stadium construction update#fridayedition#buildingabuildingtobuildchampions pic.twitter.com/dIoQKvaQWH— Union Athletics (@Union_Athletics) January 15, 2021 . . .
Gov. Stitt's Push to Reopen Schools Draws Criticism
Posted Date: 01/15/2021
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s continued push for every Oklahoma school district to reopen classrooms is drawing criticism from state physician associations and various school district leaders. The Oklahoma . . .
Some Union Families May Qualify for Free Internet Program
Posted Date: 01/19/2021
Union families may qualify for this free internet service. Visit . . .
Union's Community Education to Offer Ballet Classes in February
Posted Date: 01/12/2021
Union's Community Education program will offer Tippi Toes ballet at Darnaby and Moore this February. . . .
Moore Teacher's New Children's Book Being Promoted by Scholastic Books
Posted Date: 01/14/2021
Moore Elementary enrichment specialist Brenda Maier’s latest book – “The Little Blue Bridge” – is being featured by Scholastic Books as part of its ALA Midwinter Scholastics Author Illustrator . . .
State Reductions in Aid Shocks Public School Officials
Posted Date: 01/12/2021
Dramatic shifts in public school enrollment to virtual charter schools because of the pandemic just resulted in significant midyear reductions in state aid allocations to many Oklahoma school . . .
Union Seeking Substitute Nurses
Posted Date: 01/12/2021
Substitutes nurses are an integral part of our schools and this year more than ever, we need you! If you love inspiring students and having a flexible work schedule, join Union Public Schools. • . . .
Breaking Down Oklahoma’s Vaccine Distribution Plan
Posted Date: 01/14/2021
Watch Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed break down Oklahoma’s vaccine distribution plan, or view the full plan linked below. Oklahoma Department of Health Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed explains the . . .
School closed Monday for MLK Day
Posted Date: 01/14/2021
Reminder: Union Public Schools and all of its offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of MLK Day. . . .
Video: Union's New Teacher of the Year
Posted Date: 01/14/2021
Union High School math teacher Rebecka Peterson speaks about the surprise and excitement of receiving the District Teacher of the Year 2020-2021 award. Hear about her mission to inform people of the . . .
Message from the Superintendent
Posted Date: 01/13/2021
Dear Union Staff: Yesterday Governor Stitt held a press conference and announced a new school quarantine policy that many found confusing. To increase the number of districts providing in-person . . .
Dr. Hartzler Addresses PTA Council
Posted Date: 01/13/2021
Union Superintendent Dr. Kirt Hartzler spoke before the Union PTA Council this morning, talking about funding, COVID-19 issues, next year’s calendar and other issues facing the school district. His . . .
Message from the State Superintendent
Posted Date: 01/13/2021
Important COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Teachers & Support Staff from State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister ... . . .
Some State Education Leaders Balk At Governor's New Policy on Quarantines
Posted Date: 01/14/2021
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced a policy change regarding COVID-19 quarantines at school. However, not all state education leaders are in agreement with it. Districts which require . . .
