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Welcome to Union Public Schools
We are unwavering in our belief and our commitment to graduating each and every student college and career ready.
Union District Teacher Of The Year
Congratulations to Andersen 5th grade teacher Cory Allen, who was named the 2024-2025 District Teacher Of The Year!
Engaged Students
Life at Union Public Schools is more than just homework. Union believes a successful student is an engaged student and the district provides a wide variety of activities. More than 14,000 Union students are involved in some form of the arts and more than 1,600 students are involved in Union’s athletics and spirit programs. Learn more about Union's activities.
Community Schools
Union Public Schools is committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. Our Community Schools support student growth and achievement while also creating strong ties among families, students, schools, and communities.
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
From engineering a house in kindergarten, to solving a medical mystery in middle school, to a theater stagecraft class that 3D-prints props, the district offers a wide range of STEM opportunities. Learn more about Union's STEM offerings.
Early Childhood Education
Union Public Schools believes in the importance of early childhood education. Its mission is simple: to enhance the development of very young children and promote healthy families. A key part of the mission is the Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center
College Ready
Remarkable strides continue toward achieving Union’s ambitious mission of graduating 100 percent of its students. Union is recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as a leader in promoting higher learning, Visit the College/Career section to learn more.
100% College & Career Ready
Union High stands proud forever!
Loyalty rides high.
Memories, forget them never
As the years go by.
Friends, we make from year to year.
Watch as goals are reached
Union High will always be dear
To our destiny.
Go Redhawks!
It's a great day to be a Redhawk!
Excellent Staff & Benefits
More than 90 percent of the district's administrators hold a master's degree or higher. Of the teaching and administrative staff, more than 40 percent hold graduate-level degrees – with more than 400 holding master’s degrees and 19 with doctorates. Learn more about our teachers.
District News
![Tickets are on sale for Union Public Schools’ all-school musical of “Footloose – The Musical” which runs at 7 p.m. February 6-7 at the Union Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737491839/unionpsorg/d9wkiiwuizuwiyxgqcji/footloosesthumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737491839/unionpsorg/d9wkiiwuizuwiyxgqcji/footloosesthumb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737491839/unionpsorg/d9wkiiwuizuwiyxgqcji/footloosesthumb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737491839/unionpsorg/d9wkiiwuizuwiyxgqcji/footloosesthumb.png","width":1000}])
Tickets are on sale for Union Public Schools’ all-school musical of “Footloose – The Musical” which runs at 7 p.m. February 6-7 at the Union Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road. Get tickets.
![Rocket The Redhawk poses in front of seniors at the UMAC. Rocket is UInion's new mascot.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737485878/unionpsorg/rgdme700ug8fwkbje5ug/DSC09434.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737485878/unionpsorg/rgdme700ug8fwkbje5ug/DSC09434.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737485878/unionpsorg/rgdme700ug8fwkbje5ug/DSC09434.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737485878/unionpsorg/rgdme700ug8fwkbje5ug/DSC09434.jpg","width":1000}])
Union High School unveiled its new costumed mascot, Rocket the Redhawk, during a pep assembly this morning at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center.
![Union Athletics will recognized the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31 at the UMAC.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736863368/unionpsorg/tx1oawk88pdwsari1uqp/2025-01-14_8-01-06.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736863368/unionpsorg/tx1oawk88pdwsari1uqp/2025-01-14_8-01-06.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736863368/unionpsorg/tx1oawk88pdwsari1uqp/2025-01-14_8-01-06.jpg","width":612}])
Union Athletics will recognized the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31 at the UMAC.
![Andersen Elementary fifth grade teacher Cory Allen has been named the 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year for Union Public Schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":1000}])
Andersen Elementary fifth grade teacher Cory Allen has been named the 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year for Union Public Schools.
![Art silouette of a bird mascot wih a question mark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737123303/unionpsorg/gtjghqzlxbcsztkidtvh/mascotROCKETTease.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737123303/unionpsorg/gtjghqzlxbcsztkidtvh/mascotROCKETTease.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737123303/unionpsorg/gtjghqzlxbcsztkidtvh/mascotROCKETTease.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737123303/unionpsorg/gtjghqzlxbcsztkidtvh/mascotROCKETTease.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737123303/unionpsorg/gtjghqzlxbcsztkidtvh/mascotROCKETTease.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737123303/unionpsorg/gtjghqzlxbcsztkidtvh/mascotROCKETTease.jpg","width":2200}])
Union plans to reveal new Rocket the Redhawk mascot today, January 21 at Union High School's winter pep assembly.
![District News Thumbnail Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":800}])
Reminder: School will be closed Friday, January 17, and Monday, January 20.
![Union Alternative School sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":2200}])
Union Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker will be conducting a forum for students in grades 9-12 who have applied or who wish to apply to the Alternative School at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22.
![The 2024-2025 Union Public Schools Site Teachers are: (pictured left to right) standing, Leslie Humphrey, 6th Grade Center; Laura Zenthoefer, Moore; Rachel Rhees, Jarman; Rebecca Hines, Cedar Ridge; Alexandria Arias, Roy Clark; Aryn Hardman, High School; Yolanda Moore, Grove; Halley Garry, Darnaby; Becky Davis, 8th Grade Center; Kelly Larby, Ellen Ochoa; Andrea Orr, Rosa Parks; Kaylee Curry, Early Childhood Education Center; Andersen– Cory Allen, Andersen; Carissa Ketchum-Gray, McAuliffe; Br]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":1281}])
Union Public Schools will recognized the 2024-2025 School Site Teachers of the Year at 9 a.m. Friday, January 17 at the Union Performing Arts Center when the district will also announce the District Teacher of the Year.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Jarrod Chavez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":1000}])
World history teacher Jarrod Chavez was named a Teacher of the Year for Union High School.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Aryn Hardman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":1000}])
Environmental science teacher Aryn Hardman was named a Teacher of the Year for Union High School.
Union partner, Grand Canyon University is offering a complimentary information session to paraprofessionals, adjuncts, support staff, and any aspiring teacher today and Wednesday, Jan 14-15.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Britney Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735836225/unionpsorg/xjrtztu1sc6dpxs9ojfj/DSC00857.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735836225/unionpsorg/xjrtztu1sc6dpxs9ojfj/DSC00857.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735836225/unionpsorg/xjrtztu1sc6dpxs9ojfj/DSC00857.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735836225/unionpsorg/xjrtztu1sc6dpxs9ojfj/DSC00857.jpg","width":1000}])
World history teacher Britney Johnson was named a Teacher of the Year for Union High School.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Trent Spencer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735836309/unionpsorg/jvlj6mj81cqrvvxbx5d5/DSC08731.jpg","width":1000}])
History teacher Trent Spencer was named Teacher of the Year for the Union Alternative School.
![2 Union employees clearing snow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736535200/unionpsorg/bwn0h0sx8lrcgxtjhrhd/IMG_20250110_123942.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736535200/unionpsorg/bwn0h0sx8lrcgxtjhrhd/IMG_20250110_123942.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736535200/unionpsorg/bwn0h0sx8lrcgxtjhrhd/IMG_20250110_123942.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736535200/unionpsorg/bwn0h0sx8lrcgxtjhrhd/IMG_20250110_123942.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736535200/unionpsorg/bwn0h0sx8lrcgxtjhrhd/IMG_20250110_123942.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736535200/unionpsorg/bwn0h0sx8lrcgxtjhrhd/IMG_20250110_123942.jpg","width":2200}])
Special thanks to our Union Operations team (and Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker) for all of their hard work today clearing our parking lots, sidewalks and entryways! - Superintendent Dr. John Federline.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Jennifer Tempest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":1000}])
Math teacher Jennifer Tempest was named Teacher of the Year for the Union High School Freshman Academy.
Campus Life
Together, We Make A Difference
Academics are a priority. Union offers programs for students as young as 3 to adults. Union wants everyone to succeed.
Early Childhood
Union provides a full-day, year-round program for eligible 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners. Students learn language, fine arts, problem-solving and more.
College & Careers
Union is committed to academic excellence. Ensuring all students graduate from high school, prepared for college or career success, guides our practice from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Community Schools
Union's effective Community Schools model means increased attendance, reduced mobility, & improved academic success because of our partnerships.
English Learners
Union provides English Learners a high-quality program, designed to assist students in learning English & to meet challenging state academic content & standards.
STEM
Union offers a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math opportunities. Union was the 1st in Oklahoma, & among only a handful of districts nationwide, to offer STEM to students Pre-K through 12th grade.
Hope-Guidance-SEL
Union is a hope-centered district, using hope as a lens to guide our work. The goal is to foster greater confidence in students’ lives in a positive, affirming school environment.
Upcoming Events
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