Union Free & Reduced-Priced Meal Information for 2010-2011

Union Public Schools has announced its policy for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the After-School Snack Program.

Redskins’ Resurfacing (Barely) on Schedule

Union Tuttle Stadium’s returfing project is well underway with an Aug. 1 deadline. The problem? Rains in July held up progress.

Northeast Oklahoma had seven inches of rain in 30 days, three inches above normal.
The soggy field restricted the amount of time workers could progress. However, Union officials were not worried. According to Union’s Director of Maintenance Services Chuck Chapman, the turf will be completed on time.

Darnaby Awarded Classics

Darnaby Elementary School Media Center has been awarded. We the People Bookshelf Collection from National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

Union to Host Conference

Union Public Schools will host a technology conference for area schools July 26-27, at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center, 6836 S. Mingo Road, featuring Alan November, an international leader in education technology.

Roy Clark Visits Union

Country singer Roy Clark helped kick off a district-wide musical instrument drive at his namesake school in the Union School District, Clark Elementary, by donating a favorite band instrument of his own.

Spirit Student of the Month

Alyssa Christine Papen is GTR’s Spirit Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Donna and Kevin Papen. She has enjoyed being involved in Union cheer for a total of six years. For four consecutive years, Papen was selected as a member of the Varsity State Cheerleading Squad and took the state title in 2007.

Union Public Schools Honored

The Union Public Schools Communications Department was awarded six, first-place awards for print, video and web projects during the annual Oklahoma School Public Relations Association (OKSPRA ) conference.

YouthArts! to Begin in April

Union will host the 31st annual YouthArts! April 19 through May 1, which is one of the state’s longest running arts festivals, showcasing the artistry of Union students.
YouthArts! provides a showcase platform for students outside of the classroom, featuring visual art from every school from paintings to drawings to photography to ceramics in an exhibit at the UMAC.

Union Cheer Wins Nationals

The Union Varsity Cheerleaders won the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Champion-ship at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. this month. The squad beat 16 other teams in the Super Varsity division.