UCPS teachers stock their
 classrooms with free school supplies
Thanks to Classroom Central, more than 100 UCPS teachers stocked their classrooms with hundreds of school supply items for free!

Founded by the Charlotte Chamber and Carolina Panthers, Classroom Central equips students in need by collecting and distributing free school supplies to local teachers.

In November, the ClassVROOM Central Mobile Free Store visited Walter Bickett Elementary. Teachers had the opportunity to visit the bus and shop for items for their classrooms.

On Jan. 28, Classroom Central returned to Union County again and delivered school supplies at Wingate Elementary.

At those two stops, Classroom Central distributed more than $42,000 worth of school supplies to 151 UCPS teachers.

Thank you, Classroom Central, for your continued support!
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Elementary Choice Showcases are coming soon!
Come to one of three Elementary Choice Showcases and see for yourself what each of the 14 elementary schools of choice has to offer!

School administrators and staff will be on hand to talk about the application process as well as their school's academic programming, student activities and more.
Calling all rising ninth graders!
UCPS is offering a new option for all rising ninth graders for the 2019-2020 school year. Eligible students may apply for admission to the International Baccalaureate Pathway Program at Marvin Ridge High School. Transportation will be provided.

This program is designed to prepare students who are interested in pursuing the IB Diploma Programme later in high school.
Kindergarten registration is open!
Spread the word: kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year is open!

UCPS elementary schools are hosting open houses and tours to provide prospective parents with an opportunity to experience all that UCPS kindergarten has to offer.
UCPS announces 2019 Teacher of the Year finalists
Congratulations to the 10 Teacher of the Year finalists! The winner will be announced at the annual Teacher of the Year banquet on April 16.
Spotlight on EmpowerED
Each month, UCPS features an EmpowerED classroom to show how teachers are transforming learners into leaders through meaningful connections, collaboration and creation.

Watch the video above to see how Marshville Elementary teacher Jan Ledderman encourages collaboration in her classroom through an engaging lesson on budgeting. 
In Case You Missed It
Mark Your Calendar
School Choice Application Period
Feb. 8 - March 31

Elementary Choice Showcase
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., February 18
Sardis Baptist Church
3602 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd. W., Indian Trail

Teacher Workday: Traditional & Year-Round Schools
Friday, Feb. 22

Elementary Choice Showcase
10 a.m. - Noon, March 2
UCPS Professional Development Center
721 Brewer Drive, Monroe

Early Release: Traditional & Year-Round Schools
Thursday, March 7

Elementary Choice Showcase
10 a.m. - Noon, March 9
Weddington Middle
5903 Deal Rd., Matthews