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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. 

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Union District Teacher Of The Year

Congratulations to High School history teacher Dr. Cory Davis, who has been named the 2025-2026 District Teacher 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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Classes Move Into Trailers Complex At Union 6th/7th Grade Centers Classes Move Into Trailers Complex At Union 6th/7th Grade Centers

Some classrooms have moved into the new trailers complex in front of the Union 6th & 7th Grade Centers, which are getting a major renovation to allow for more room and services at the school.

Read More about Classes Move Into Trailers Complex At Union 6th/7th Grade Centers Union Theatre Gives High School A Teaser To 'Shrek The Musical' Union Theatre Gives High School A Teaser To 'Shrek The Musical'

Union Public Schools Fine Arts Department presents the all-school musical of “Shrek – The Musical” February 5-7 at 7 p.m. at the Union Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road. Tickets on sale now.

Read More about Union Theatre Gives High School A Teaser To 'Shrek The Musical' Early Enrollment Information For 3-Year-Olds, PreK & Kindergarten Students for 2026-2027 Early Enrollment Information For 3-Year-Olds, PreK & Kindergarten Students for 2026-2027

Early enrollment season for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and 3-year-old students for Union Public Schools has begun. New dates have been announced.

Read More about Early Enrollment Information For 3-Year-Olds, PreK & Kindergarten Students for 2026-2027 PTA Vote For Planned March 27 Movie Night To End This Sunday PTA Vote For Planned March 27 Movie Night To End This Sunday

The Union PTA Council wants input from all of the PTA units at Union Public Schools for a planned movie night on March 27. The PTA Council hopes to close voting this Sunday, February 8. Vote.

Read More about PTA Vote For Planned March 27 Movie Night To End This Sunday Volunteers Needed For Redhawks Robotics Rumble Volunteers Needed For Redhawks Robotics Rumble

The snow has melted, and we are gearing back up for the new date of the Redhawks Robotics Rumble on February 21.

Read More about Volunteers Needed For Redhawks Robotics Rumble Dr. Federline Launching New Podcast Called 'FedTalks' Dr. Federline Launching New Podcast Called 'FedTalks'

Union Superintendent Dr. John Federline is starting a new podcast, called FedTalks, in which he visits with Union employees.

Read More about Dr. Federline Launching New Podcast Called 'FedTalks' Video: Union Theatre Presents 'Shrek - the Musical' February 5 -7 Video: Union Theatre Presents 'Shrek - the Musical' February 5 -7

Video: Hear from Union High School Theatre students and check out scenes from the show's rehearsal in this teaser for Union Public Schools’ all-school musical, “Shrek - The Musical.”

Read More about Video: Union Theatre Presents 'Shrek - the Musical' February 5 -7 Enroll Now For Union's Spring EDP Camp Enroll Now For Union's Spring EDP Camp

Union's spring break camp for Union students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade will be March 16-19 (four days only) at Jefferson Elementary, 8418 S. 107th E. Ave., from 6:45 a.m. until 6 p.m. This year's theme is "Color, Create & Celebrate With U." Enroll now!

Read More about Enroll Now For Union's Spring EDP Camp Boots & Buckles Bash Planned Saturday, May 2 Boots & Buckles Bash Planned Saturday, May 2

The Union Schools Education Foundation and Dr. Jamal Siddiqui are proud to present Boots & Buckles Bash on Saturday, May 2.

Read More about Boots & Buckles Bash Planned Saturday, May 2 Dreams Taking Flight At Union Public Schools Dreams Taking Flight At Union Public Schools

Union Public Schools’ aerospace program gives students pathways to careers in aviation.

Read More about Dreams Taking Flight At Union Public Schools Education Funding To Be A Top Priority For State Legislature Education Funding To Be A Top Priority For State Legislature

The 2026 legislative session will likely be a tough one for lawmakers who will grapple with thorny issues related to soaring home insurance costs, high property taxes and increasing pressures on the state budget linked to cuts in federal funding for health care and social services.

Read More about Education Funding To Be A Top Priority For State Legislature Union Fine Arts Presents 'Shrek - The Musical' Feb. 5-7 At UPAC Union Fine Arts Presents 'Shrek - The Musical' Feb. 5-7 At UPAC

Union Public Schools Fine Arts Department presents the all-school musical of “Shrek – The Musical” February 5-7 at 7 p.m. at the Union Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road. Tickets on sale now.

Read More about Union Fine Arts Presents 'Shrek - The Musical' Feb. 5-7 At UPAC Free Ticket Offer For Union Elementary Students To See 'Shrek The Musical' Feb. 5-7! Free Ticket Offer For Union Elementary Students To See 'Shrek The Musical' Feb. 5-7!

Elementary students at Union Public Schools can get a free ticket to see the upcoming all-school production of "Shrek The Musical" at 7 p.m. February 5-7 at the Union Performing Arts Center - provided a parent purchases a ticket.

Read More about Free Ticket Offer For Union Elementary Students To See 'Shrek The Musical' Feb. 5-7! Foundation To Fully Fund Union PreK Orientation Camps Foundation To Fully Fund Union PreK Orientation Camps

The Board of Trustees for the Union Schools Education Foundation has agreed to fully fund the summer pre-kindergarten camps for Union Public Schools up to $20,000 on an anual basis.

Read More about Foundation To Fully Fund Union PreK Orientation Camps Union's District Teacher Of Year Celebrated On Highway Billboards Union's District Teacher Of Year Celebrated On Highway Billboards

Dr. Davis, a history teacher at Union High School, is featured on five electronic billboards on the Broken Arrow Expwy., Highway 44, the Creek Turnpike and two along Hwy. 169

Read More about Union's District Teacher Of Year Celebrated On Highway Billboards Student Musicians Hone Their Talents In Music Class Student Musicians Hone Their Talents In Music Class

Student musicians at the Union 6th and 7th Grade Centers practice in music class.

Read More about Student Musicians Hone Their Talents In Music Class Peters Glow Dance This Friday, Feb. 6 Peters Glow Dance This Friday, Feb. 6

Peters Elementary PTA will host a glow dance for students from 6 to 8 p.m. this Friday, February 6. There will be free pizza and music.

Read More about Peters Glow Dance This Friday, Feb. 6 SHAKA Week Fun Continues SHAKA Week Fun Continues

For Shaka Week today at the Union 6th Grade Center, students and staff went Hawaiian, with many wearing leis around their neck.

Read More about SHAKA Week Fun Continues Jefferson First Friday Lunch This Friday, Feb. 6 Jefferson First Friday Lunch This Friday, Feb. 6

Jefferson Elementary invites fifth grade parents to First Friday Family Lunch from noon to 12:25 p.m. this Friday, February 6.

Read More about Jefferson First Friday Lunch This Friday, Feb. 6 Union 8th Graders Learn About Freshman Electives, Course Offerings Union 8th Graders Learn About Freshman Electives, Course Offerings

Eighth graders in English classes today learned more about course offerings at the Freshman Academy, from aviation to medical careers and from Leadership to construction.

Read More about Union 8th Graders Learn About Freshman Electives, Course Offerings High School Dance Planned Feb. 12 High School Dance Planned Feb. 12

The Union High School Winter/Spring Homecoming dance and carnival is Thursday, February 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Read More about High School Dance Planned Feb. 12 Cow Class Looks At Nature Cow Class Looks At Nature

Children in Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Diana’s Room 12, also known as the Cow Class, have been investigating traces of movement through art, nature, and construction at the Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center.

Read More about Cow Class Looks At Nature Freshman Academy Announces Monthly Honors Freshman Academy Announces Monthly Honors

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

Read More about Freshman Academy Announces Monthly Honors SHAKA Week: 6th Graders Don Tie-Dye SHAKA Week: 6th Graders Don Tie-Dye

Union 6th Grade Center: Wednesday, our amazing 6th graders, teachers, and staff rocked SHAKA Week by sporting some groovy tie-dye!

Read More about SHAKA Week: 6th Graders Don Tie-Dye 17 Student Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent 17 Student Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent

Excitement filled the Redzone Room at the UMAC as Union Athletics celebrated 17 outstanding seniors on signing day Wednesday morning.

Read More about 17 Student Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent Boys Wrestling Results Announced Boys Wrestling Results Announced

Union Wrestling: Last weekends results: The High School team finished at Pryor behind Broken Arrow with 10 medalist while the Junior High finished with three medalists at the prestigous Edmond JH Tournament.

Read More about Boys Wrestling Results Announced 2 Union Girls Basketball Players Sign Letters Of Intent to Play Sports At College Level 2 Union Girls Basketball Players Sign Letters Of Intent to Play Sports At College Level

Today was a special one at Union as we celebrated two outstanding student-athletes from Union Girls Basketball officially taking the next step in their basketball and academic journeys!

Read More about 2 Union Girls Basketball Players Sign Letters Of Intent to Play Sports At College Level Moore Glow Dance Rescheduled To Feb. 20 Moore Glow Dance Rescheduled To Feb. 20

The Moore Elementary Glow Dance has been rescheduled to Friday, February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Read More about Moore Glow Dance Rescheduled To Feb. 20 Roy Clark Celebrates 100 Days Of School Roy Clark Celebrates 100 Days Of School

Roy Clark Elementary: Check out the scenes from our 100th day of school! Roy Clark students and teachers dressed like centenarians and enjoyed fun activities to celebrate.

Read More about Roy Clark Celebrates 100 Days Of School Union 6th Grade Center Breaks Out Sunglasses For SHAKA Week Union 6th Grade Center Breaks Out Sunglasses For SHAKA Week

Union 6th Grade Center: Our U6 students and staff had a fantastic time celebrating SHAKA Tuesday!

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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
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Thursday February 5 Grove Book Fair Grove Elementary Read More about Grove Book Fair Thursday February 5 Jarman Valentine Grams all day Jarman Elementary Read More about Jarman Valentine Grams Thursday February 5 National School Counselors Week Nation Wide Read More about National School Counselors Week Thursday February 5 Redhawk Signing Day - Early Enrollment for 2026-2027 Rosa Parks and Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center Read More about Redhawk Signing Day - Early Enrollment for 2026-2027 Thursday February 5 SHAKA Week all day District Wide Read More about SHAKA Week Thursday February 5 Show Love For Andersen Elementary Fundraiser all day Andersen Elementary School Read More about Show Love For Andersen Elementary Fundraiser Thursday February 5 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 February 5 'Shrek' - All-School Musical 7:00 PM Union Performing Arts Center Read More about 'Shrek' - All-School Musical Friday February 6 Andersen Popcorn Day all day Andersen Elementary School Read More about Andersen Popcorn Day Friday February 6 Cedar Ridge Bingo Night Cedar Ridge Read More about Cedar Ridge Bingo Night Friday February 6 Early Release Friday all day District Wide Read More about Early Release Friday Friday February 6 Grove Book Fair Grove Elementary Read More about Grove Book Fair Friday February 6 Jarman Valentine Grams all day Jarman Elementary Read More about Jarman Valentine Grams Friday February 6 National School Counselors Week Nation Wide Read More about National School Counselors Week Friday February 6 Pizza Day - 6th/7th 6th/7th Grade Center Read More about Pizza Day - 6th/7th < >

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