Logo Policies

Acceptable colors for Union logos are solid red, white, black and silver, used individually or in combination of the four.

In the case of the “Split U” logo – most commonly used in athletics, in spirit-related materials, and on uniforms – the black or the darker color should be on the left side, and the red or the lighter color should be on the right side. Non-solid colors, designs, or patterns such as distressed, camouflage, animal prints, stars and stripes, starbursts, hearts, rhinestones, etc., are not permitted. Nor may words or graphics be placed on top of the logo. Nothing is allowed to be placed in the middle of the U. 

Generally the district U logo, also described as the traditional U logo, is used to represent the Union district as a whole and is, therefore, used on buildings, in district publications and on district stationery. Unlike the Split U logo, words and graphics may be placed on the district U with design approval from the Superintendent or designee. 

On March 7, 2022, the Union Board of Education unanimously approved the Union Redhawks logo as the official mascot identity for Union Public Schools. It was created by Caiden Morales, a junior at Union High School. This logo is considered “primary,” with other approved color combinations – in red, black, silver and white – available depending on the background color. Please visit here for approved color combinations. No other color combinations are allowed without prior approval. 

Redhawks is always one word, either in “all caps” or with only the “R” capitalized. 

The “bird” icon may be used alone (i.e., without the words over it). The Redhawks word may also be used independently (without the bird). Alternate fonts can be used for the word Redhawks, but they must appear separately from the bird icon and cannot replace the standard Redhawks font. The integrity of both elements must otherwise remain intact. 

Union-affiliated groups (like UHype) can substitute their organizational name in place of the word Redhawks, but it should be in a different font and outlined in “heavy black.” Please approve these through Chris Payne or Hannah Hudspeth. 

The mascot logo can be used districtwide on printed materials (programs, banners, flyers, tickets, etc.), on merchandise, apparel, and signage, as well as digitally on the district website, athletic Jumbotron, TV and computer graphics, etc. All print and digital uses must be approved by Chris Payne or Hannah Hudspeth in Union’s Communications Department prior to use. Merchandise and apparel are approved by Angela Davis, manager of the U-Wear Store. (See “Approval Process” below). 

This logo may not be combined with the Split U logo (for example, the Redhawks logo cannot be placed on top of, behind, or in the “cup” of the Split U. Always ensure that there is adequate space between logos placed adjacent to each other. 

Future Bold is the approved typeface for Union in the Redhawks logo. No other font can be substituted. Union is always black, unless the logo is on a black background, and then Union is white.

The retired mascot logo featuring the Native American superimposed over the district U is no longer acceptable. On November 9, 2020, the Union Board of Education voted unanimously to discontinue the use of the mascot and logo. We will no longer allow use of this mascot logo or the associated word on ANY district related items (programs, flyers, shirts, flags, hats, etc.).