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Union Public Schools
Our mission is to graduate 100 percent of our students, college and career ready.

About

Welcome to Union Public Schools

Union Public Schools, whose 19 sites are located in portions of southeast Tulsa and northwest Broken Arrow, has an enrollment of about 16,000 students. The number of businesses, higher education, foundation, and community partnerships investing in the district’s key areas of emphasis -- Early Childhood Education, Community Schools, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Curriculum, and College/Career Readiness remains constant.

Together We Make A Difference

The district slogan, “Together We Make a Difference,” continues to be underscored as student engagement continued to soar, and great strides were made toward accomplishing Union’s mission – To Graduate 100 Percent of Our Students College and Career Ready. Download brochure.

Union's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year On The Union Way

Core Values

The following core values serve to guide our strategic focus and actions in accomplishing our mission:

  • Commitment to Excellence –Pursue the highest measure of quality in all that we do.
  • Collegiality - Demonstrate respect and an ability to work as team members.
  • Honesty, Integrity, Transparency – Do what’s right and above board.
  • Innovation – Embrace new, effective thinking and programs.
  • Inclusiveness – Cultivate an organizational culture of accepting children, families, and employees for who they are rather than categorizing them by income, ethnicity, or ability.
  • Empowerment – Help people reach their full potential.
  • Accountability – Accept responsibility for achieving results.
  • Thoughtful Planning – Use data and district values in planning and decision making.

"Our mission is to graduate 100 percent of our students, college and career ready.

Strategic Goals

These strategic goals in the following focus areas provide guidance for leadership, policy decisions, and development of initiatives, programs, and strategies to achieve our mission. See Strategic Plan

Union At A Glance

Teachers cheer on teacher in thumb war against a student at Moore Elementary
Business Professionals Of America studentsstand under the stadium Union signt and in front of the letters BPA
Cedar Ridge student casts her vote in mock electio for president
Cheerleaders jump into air during performance
Summer school students fly kites at Ellen Ochoa Elementary
High School students dressed in all white cheer on the Union Football team
Union spirit squads with Rocket the Redhawk mascot
Roy Clark teacher assists a female student using her laptop
Union Football team runs onto the field
Union female athlete jumps during a long jump track event
Union Superintendent Dr. John Federline hlds a bird of prey on his arm
Peters music teacher whips her hair during a music game with students
Jefferson students and teacher throw confetti into the air at their media center
Union Renegade Regiment performs at Union Tuttle Stadium
EDGE graduates wear either Union or Tulsa Community College graduation robes, posing with Union and TCC leaders
Class of 2025 throw caps into the air during Commencement
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Female student builds woode frames during a construction class
McAuliffe teachers pose during a glow-in-the-dark event
High School students march behind drummers during a spirit parade through the High School north commons

District Focus

In order to fulfill our mission of graduating 100 percent of our students college and career ready, Union focuses on four main areas: Early Childhood Education, Community Schools, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and the Union Collegiate Academy Experience.

Accreditation

Union is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Enrollment

Union continues to see significant growth in its student population. During the 2004-2005 school year, the district recorded total enrollment of 13,969. In 2023-2024, Union served 14,979 students – 6,893 at the elementary level and 8,086 in grades 6-12.  See Reports for a breakdown on specifics.