Welcome back!
A message from the superintendent
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Get ready for an exciting new chapter! As the final moments of this year's summer break tick away, we're eagerly counting down the hours until the start of the 2023-2024 school year at Union County Public Schools, Monday, Aug. 28. Whether your little one is gearing up for their first big adventure in pre-K or you're cheering on your high school senior for their grand finale, we're here to ensure you're all set to make this school year the best one yet.
Families, get ready for an amazing year ahead as Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan welcomes all our students back! Check out his welcome message below.
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Ready for the new school year? |
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If you are looking for calendars and forms or information about enrollment and after-school programs, everything you need to know for the 2023-2024 school year is conveniently found on the UCPS Back-to-School webpage.
What's new?
We're building two new schools, introducing the Next Stop: TeachUCPS program at a second high school, expanding Dual Language Immersion programs, implementing the Leader in Me model in an additional school and launching a Sustainable Energy Academy. Plus, we are adding four more sports to middle school athletics and expanding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.
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Track your student's school bus in real time. Get the information you need from the transportation department without having to make a phone call. Receive timely messages or bus delay information. Access all of your students through one secure login.
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Feeding minds: find lunch menus |
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The School Nutrition Services Department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to students' health, well-being and ability to learn. They support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.
Meals, foods, and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements, which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. They provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet their health and nutrition needs.
Want to know what School Nutrition Services is cooking up for students? School lunch menus will be available on Aug. 25 on their website. Want easier access? Download the app!
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Fall for sports: catch the action,
stay updated
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It's time for fall sports! Upcoming athletic events, schedules or forms, can be conveniently found on the athletics website. |
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New: Girls high school flag football to begin this fall |
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Starting this fall, the Carolina Panthers have collaborated with UCPS to introduce a new pilot program for Girls High School Flag Football.
UCPS will kick off the initiative with a six-team league, while the Carolina Panthers Charities will contribute $40,000 in program funding, along with equipment and specially designed Nike school uniforms. This support aims to ensure the program's success.
The participating schools are:
- Central Academy of Technology & Arts High School
- Cuthbertson High School
- Forest Hills High School
- Marvin Ridge High School
- Monroe High School
- Weddington High School
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We need volunteers, sign up today |
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Discover the power of volunteering! Whether you're a parent or a community member, your involvement this school year is invaluable. Volunteering strengthens the bonds within our community and leaves a positive impact on students. You can sign up to be a reading buddy, mentor, tutor and classroom assistant to name a few.
To get started, please complete our volunteer application and be part of the positive change we're creating together.
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At UCPS, we are dedicated to upholding Title IX because we believe in creating a welcoming school environment where every child has an equal chance to thrive. Title IX is a federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities, including athletics. Parents looking for Title IX resources, including information on reporting violations, filing complaints, reviewing policies, and finding the right contacts, can access these details on the Title IX website. |
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Setting the stage for student success |
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Crafting curiosity and confidence in math |
At Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle, Kristen Fox is a sixth-grade math teacher starting her second year. Anticipation hums in the air as she envisions the eager faces of her incoming students, each one representing a chance to inspire, guide and ignite a passion for numbers. With lessons learned and a year of experience behind her, Fox's classroom is poised to become a hub of mathematical exploration and shared growth, where the promise of a new school year holds infinite possibilities. |
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Learn more about the new
Sustainable Energy Academy
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UCPS is charting a path toward a sustainable future by providing students with a unique opportunity to explore and engage in one of the fastest-growing industries in our state, region and nation. With a steadfast focus on cultivating eco-consciousness and innovation, the Sustainable Energy Academy, located within the Parkwood cluster of schools, is poised to equip the next generation with the tools to navigate a rapidly evolving world. The schools include Prospect Elementary, Western Union Elementary, Waxhaw Elementary, Parkwood Middle and Parkwood High.
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Aug. 28 - First day of school (Traditional Calendar)
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Sept. 1 - College Colors Day
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Sept. 4 - Labor Day Holiday (All offices and schools are closed.)
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Sept. 6 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
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Sept. 15 - Teacher workday (Traditional Calendar, No Students)
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