Union Quarterback Idolizes Legendary Namesake

Not every day do you meet someone named after a professional sports icon, especially in the sport they play. But that is the case with Union quarterback Peyton Thompson, who was named after NFL legend Peyton Manning.

Union Board of Education Excited for New Year, Focuses on 100 Percent Graduation

The Board of Education at Union Public Schools is comprised of dedicated public servants who seek to govern the school district under the policies and laws of the state of Oklahoma. Operating within state and federal laws, while upholding the unique needs of the Union community.

Union Initiative Gives Laptops, iPads to Students

Union Public Schools distributed 1,200 laptop computers to every freshman at the beginning of the school year as part of the district’s 1-to-1 initiative.

Union Running Back Focused on Championship

Darius Boone is a key component to Union’s ground attack. But, when he is on the field, he plays for more than just fun.

“What I like about football is you get to be physical. You get to score touchdowns,” Boone says. “And, I do it for my family.”

TTCU Presents $6,000 Donation to Union Schools

TTCU Federal Credit Union presented a $6,000 donation to Union Public School District as part of its School Pride program. Over the past 11 years, the School Pride program has distributed over $1 million to area schools.

Union Linemen Choose Hurricane as Next Step

Ricky Stromberg and Darrias Murdock have a lot in common with the game of football. Besides being teammates at Union, where they play on opposite sides of the line among many teammates, they will continue in that status as both seniors recently made verbal commitments to play their college ball at the University of Tulsa.

Gathering Place Salutes Union School

Congratulations to Union’s Grove Elementary for winning The Reading Tree Challenge sponsored by The Gathering Place. Students were recently honored for reading the most books of any school in the participating area. Grove students read 121,307 to win a pizza party and a medal for each student.

New Playground Opens at Ochoa Elementary

It’s playtime at the new Ellen Ochoa Elementary, 3303 S. 121st E. Ave., as the school opens its playground for the first time.

“We opened the playground on June 20, and the kids just love it,” says Principal Rita Long. The school is hosting summer school programs for its students and neighboring students from Rosa Parks Elementary.

Union Celebrates Winning State Soccer Crown

It was a big moment on the pitch for Union, as the Redskins successfully completed an unbeaten season by winning the Class 6A boys state championship in May.