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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. 

The 2025-2026 Union Public Schools Site Teachers are: (pictured left to right) Bates Worbes, 8th Grade; Heather Ross, Rosa Parks; Joann McCaslin Monk, McAuliffe; Elise Skeie, Jefferson; Michael Harris, Peters; Katie Armour, Roy Clark; Teresa McGinnis, Boevers; Sandra Henao Horta, Grove; Sharon Cahwee, Andersen; Kayla Williams, Cedar Ridge; Chloe Zoellner, High School; Sarah Ford-Hampton, Early Childhood; Jennifer Pisonero, Alternative School; Amy Canales, 6th Grade; Amy Naylor, Darnaby; Diane Th
Site Teachers Of The Year

Your 2025-2026 Union Public Schools Site Teachers of The Year!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 

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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. 

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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.  

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Go Redhawks!

It's a great day to be a Redhawk!

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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.

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Happy New Year! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year From Union Public Schools!

Read More about Happy New Year! Happy Holidays! School Closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 2, 2026 Happy Holidays! School Closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 2, 2026

Union Public Schools will be closed December 22 through Friday, January 2, 2026. Students and teachers will return to class on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Read More about Happy Holidays! School Closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 2, 2026 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Union Public Schools!

Read More about Merry Christmas! Redhawks RISE Wins $10,000 Grant From Cox Charities Redhawks RISE Wins $10,000 Grant From Cox Charities

Congratulations to the Redhawks R.I.S.E. (Ready, Independent, Skilled, Empowered) program for winning a $10,000 grant from Cox Charities.

Read More about Redhawks RISE Wins $10,000 Grant From Cox Charities EDP Enrollment For Pre-K Through 7th Grade For New Families Now Open EDP Enrollment For Pre-K Through 7th Grade For New Families Now Open

Enrollment is now open for new families for second semester at Union Public Schools. All pre-kindergarten through seventh grade sites have sites available.

Read More about EDP Enrollment For Pre-K Through 7th Grade For New Families Now Open Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Michael Harris Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Michael Harris

Fifth grade teacher Michael Harris was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Peters Elementary.

Read More about Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Michael Harris Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Heather Ross Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Heather Ross

Kindergarten teacher Heather Ross was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Rosa Parks Elementary.

Read More about Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Heather Ross State Sen. David Rader Presents Darnaby Elementary With Citiation For Earning 'A' On Oklahoma Report Card State Sen. David Rader Presents Darnaby Elementary With Citiation For Earning 'A' On Oklahoma Report Card

State Sen. David Rader presented Darnaby Elementary with a citation recognizing the school for earning an "A" rating on the Oklahoma School Report Card.

Read More about State Sen. David Rader Presents Darnaby Elementary With Citiation For Earning 'A' On Oklahoma Report Card Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Emily Wade Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Emily Wade

Special education teacher Emily Wade was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Ellen Ochoa Elementary.

Read More about Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Emily Wade High School Fights Teacher Shortage With New Education Program High School Fights Teacher Shortage With New Education Program

Union High School is addressing the teacher shortage challenge head-on with a new Educational Leadership class designed to build a homegrown teacher pipeline.

Read More about High School Fights Teacher Shortage With New Education Program Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Mylie Ellis Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Mylie Ellis

Special education teacher Mylie Ellis was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Moore Elementary.

Read More about Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Mylie Ellis Alternative School Forum Set Jan. 15 For Interested Applicants Alternative School Forum Set Jan. 15 For Interested Applicants

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 Thursday, January 15.

Read More about Alternative School Forum Set Jan. 15 For Interested Applicants Union AD Emily Barkley Receives NFHS Citation Union AD Emily Barkley Receives NFHS Citation

At the 56th National Athletic Directors Conference Luncheon, Union Athletic Director Emily Barkley was presented with an NFHS Citation, an honor recognizing athletic directors for outstanding contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state, and national levels.

Read More about Union AD Emily Barkley Receives NFHS Citation Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Joann McCaslin Monk Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Joann McCaslin Monk

Special education teacher Joann McCaslin Monk was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for McAuliffe Elementary.

Read More about Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Joann McCaslin Monk Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Elise Skeie Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Elise Skeie

First grade teacher Elise Skeie was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Jefferson Elementary.

Read More about Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Elise Skeie Darnaby Choir Leads School In Holiday Songs Darnaby Choir Leads School In Holiday Songs

The Darnaby Elementary choir - Rangers & Company - under the direction of music teacher Karen Sullivan, led the entire school in singing a few holiday songs together during their annual winter concert

Read More about Darnaby Choir Leads School In Holiday Songs Union High's Fine Arts Takes Students On 'The Union Express' To Christmas Union High's Fine Arts Takes Students On 'The Union Express' To Christmas

The spirit of the holidays swept through the Union Performing Arts Center today as High School students in orchestra, symphony, choirs and drama put on a heartfelt and entertaining show full of good cheer as the school journeyed on "The Union Express." There was even a mariachi band and an appearance from Santa Claus.

Read More about Union High's Fine Arts Takes Students On 'The Union Express' To Christmas Roy Clark Chorale Performs Holiday Favorites For Partners Roy Clark Chorale Performs Holiday Favorites For Partners

The Roy Clark Chorale had fun performing holiday favorites for Emerson and the Rotary Club of Southeast Tulsa today. Photos and video!

Read More about Roy Clark Chorale Performs Holiday Favorites For Partners Peters Elementary Choir Sings For Service Center At Holiday Lunch Peters Elementary Choir Sings For Service Center At Holiday Lunch

The Peters Elementary Redhawk Singers choir sings at the Union Education Service Center.

Read More about Peters Elementary Choir Sings For Service Center At Holiday Lunch Union Alternative Honors 28 'Block 4' Graduates Union Alternative Honors 28 'Block 4' Graduates

It was a packed house at the Union Alternative School today as staff, classmates, friends and family honored 28 graduates during the school’s Block 4 graduation ceremonies.

Read More about Union Alternative Honors 28 'Block 4' Graduates Union 7th Grade Center Recognizes Students Union 7th Grade Center Recognizes Students

Congratulations to this week's Rep the U & S.O.A.R Winners at the Union 7th Grade Center.

Read More about Union 7th Grade Center Recognizes Students Freshman Leadership Throws Party For Students Freshman Leadership Throws Party For Students

Freshman Student Leadership class hosted a festive Holiday Party Thursday for our Special Education students and staff!

Read More about Freshman Leadership Throws Party For Students PTA Holiday Grams To Be Distributed Today At Jarman PTA Holiday Grams To Be Distributed Today At Jarman Read More about PTA Holiday Grams To Be Distributed Today At Jarman Spotlight On Freshman Art Class Spotlight On Freshman Art Class Read More about Spotlight On Freshman Art Class 2nd Grade Jarman Classroom Declared Winner Of Build A Beard Fundraiser 2nd Grade Jarman Classroom Declared Winner Of Build A Beard Fundraiser

Jarman Elementary: The winner of our Build a Beard Fundraiser was Mrs Meyer from 2nd Grade! She greeted the kids out front and then went class to class!

Read More about 2nd Grade Jarman Classroom Declared Winner Of Build A Beard Fundraiser High School PTSA Hosts Last Pizza Day Of Calendar Year High School PTSA Hosts Last Pizza Day Of Calendar Year

High School PTSA: Last pizza day of the year! Thank you to these volunteers who make it all happen and to the student leadership too!

Read More about High School PTSA Hosts Last Pizza Day Of Calendar Year Teacher, Staff Member & Freshman Of The Month For December Recognized Teacher, Staff Member & Freshman Of The Month For December Recognized

Freshman Academy: We’re excited to recognize our UFA Teacher, Staff, and Students of the Month for December!

Read More about Teacher, Staff Member & Freshman Of The Month For December Recognized 3-Year-Old Students Explore Colors 3-Year-Old Students Explore Colors

Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center: In the Spider Class, guided by Miss Curry and Ms. Escalera, children explored color, change, and cause and effect through an ice and watercolor provocation.

Read More about 3-Year-Old Students Explore Colors Roy Clark Students Honored In 2nd Quarter Assemblies Roy Clark Students Honored In 2nd Quarter Assemblies

Roy Clark hosted the 2nd Quarter Awards Assemblies Wednesday.

Read More about Roy Clark Students Honored In 2nd Quarter Assemblies Local Church Brings Christmas Cheer To Jefferson Elementary Local Church Brings Christmas Cheer To Jefferson Elementary

Guess who came to Jefferson? Thank you, Foundation Church.

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2 3-year-old students use paints on an art project at their desk at the Rosa Parks Early Chiildhood Education Center
High School business students pose under the Union sign at Union Tuttle Stadium
Union 6th graders laugh about something with their teacher
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3 construction students show off lamps they made under the direction of teacher Trey Osborne
Union elementary students and Theresa Kiger, executive director of Elementary Education, pose behind a cutout of a 60s- style school bus
Thursday January 1 New Year's Day all day Nation Wide Read More about New Year's Day Thursday January 1 Winter Vacation - No School District Wide Read More about Winter Vacation - No School Friday January 2 Winter Vacation - No School District Wide Read More about Winter Vacation - No School Monday January 5 Classes Resume - 1st Day of 2nd Semester District Wide Read More about Classes Resume - 1st Day of 2nd Semester Tuesday January 6 TSO Class Session 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Early Childhood Education Center Read More about TSO Class Session Tuesday January 6 PTA Council Board Meeting 9:30 AM Board Room, Education Service Center Read More about PTA Council Board Meeting Wednesday January 7 Ellen Ochoa Faculty Meeting 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM Ellen Ochoa Elementary Read More about Ellen Ochoa Faculty Meeting Thursday January 8 8th Grade Faculty Meeting 7:05 AM 8th Grade Center Read More about 8th Grade Faculty Meeting Thursday January 8 Baby Book Club - Calling All Future Rangers 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Darnaby Elementary Read More about Baby Book Club - Calling All Future Rangers Thursday January 8 Darnaby PTA Meeting - Meet & Learn 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Darnaby Elementary Read More about Darnaby PTA Meeting - Meet & Learn Friday January 9 Early Release Friday all day District Wide Read More about Early Release Friday Friday January 9 Report Cards Go Home District Wide Read More about Report Cards Go Home Friday January 9 Tulsa Health Department Visits Classrooms Ellen Ochoa Elementary Read More about Tulsa Health Department Visits Classrooms Friday January 9 Andersen PTA Meeting 8:30 AM Andersen Elementary School Read More about Andersen PTA Meeting Friday January 9 TSO Carpool Concert 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Early Childhood Education Center Read More about TSO Carpool Concert < >

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