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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted Date: 05/02/2023

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. A big THANK YOU to all our amazing teachers! Without you, there would be no achieving our mission of “100% Graduation, College and Career-Ready.” The same is true of . . .

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Tensions Flare After Ryan Walters Calls Teacher Unions 'Terrorist Organizations'

Posted Date: 05/02/2023

Tensions flared Monday as House lawmakers grilled Oklahoma’s controversial state superintendent about how he’s managing public school operations across the state. In a packed meeting at the state . . .

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From Union To The NFL; Ricky Stromberg Signs With Washington Commanders

Posted Date: 05/02/2023

From Union to the NFL. Ricky Stromberg is heading to the Washington Commanders. 3rd round. 97th pick overall.Union➡️Arkansas➡️Washington #OKPreps @UnionFootball @Union_Athletics . . .

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Our Nation's Future Is In The Hands Of Teachers

Posted Date: 04/27/2023

Our children are our nation’s future, and they are in the hands of teachers. This White House will always have their back. ⬇️ THIS ⬇️ https://t.co/Ps4M38hLrV— U.S. Department of Education . . .

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Governor, House & Senate At Odds Over Education Bill

Posted Date: 04/28/2023

Gov. Kevin Stitt went on a veto spree Wednesday in an attempt to pressure the state Senate to cut taxes and pass an education plan that includes teacher pay raises and school choice tax . . .

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Oklahoma Math Teacher - Union's Rebecka Peterson - Named 2023 National Teacher of the Year

Posted Date: 04/19/2023

Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2023) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher, is the 2023 National Teacher of the . . .

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Public Invited to Hispanic Cultural Day May 3 at OKC

Posted Date: 04/12/2023

The Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus invites the public to the State Capitol to celebrate the Annual Hispanic Cultural Day on May 3. The theme for this year's event will be Global Impact. . . .

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State Superintendent Ryan Walters To Expand DEI Inquiry To K-12 Schools

Posted Date: 04/28/2023

State Superintendent Ryan Walters wants new special reports from public schools across the state in his quest to root out diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programming. The State Board of . . .

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Senior Week: Valedictorians

Posted Date: 04/28/2023

Congratulations to our Valedictorians, representing the top 1 percent of the graduating class in accordance with Union Board Policy 5032. They are: Katherine Uerling, Leyna Weber, Garris Munoz, . . .

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Tulsa World: Walters To Mandate Reports to 'Root Out' DEI Programming

Posted Date: 04/27/2023

State Superintendent Ryan Walters wants to require new special reports from public schools across the state in his quest to root out diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programming. At . . .

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Union Physical Night Set May 1

Posted Date: 04/17/2023

The Union Athletics Pre-Participation Physical Night will be Monday, May 1, at the UMAC, 6836 S. Mingo Road. The event will run from 6 until 8:45 p.m. Cost is $20. No insurance is needed. Payment . . .

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Union Presents 'Pride & Prejudice' April 27-28 at High School

Posted Date: 04/25/2023

Union Fine Arts and the Union Repertory Theatre present “Pride and Prejudice” at 7 p.m. April 27-28 in the High School Studio Theater. Tickets are $5. “Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth . . .

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Senior Week: Salutatorians

Posted Date: 04/27/2023

Congratulations to our Salutatorians, representing the top 2 percent of the graduating class in accordance with Union Board Policy 5032. They are: Colin Faulkner, Mina Gadakhel, Makayla Goode, . . .

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Senior Week: EDGE Graduates

Posted Date: 04/26/2023

Congratulations to our EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early 2023 Seniors! The EDGE program is a partnership with Union Public Schools and Tulsa Community College that enables students to earn their . . .

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Union Math Teacher Meets President Biden

Posted Date: 04/25/2023

Biden says teaching should not be ‘life-threatening’ job President Joe Biden honored the nation’s best teachers Monday, saying they go above and beyond by providing food and supplies out of their . . .

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Senior Week: Community Service Graduates

Posted Date: 04/25/2023

Congratulations to the Community Service graduates, who have completed more than 200 of community service during their four years of high school. Community Service graduates are: Katherine . . .

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Senior Week: Distinguished Graduates

Posted Date: 04/24/2023

Congratulations to the following seniors, who have been named Distinguished Graduates for their outstanding academic achievements and service to school and community. Distinguished Graduates are: . . .

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Senior Week: Seniors Of The Month

Posted Date: 04/23/2023

Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month for the past year. Seniors of The Year will be announced during the senior assembly at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in the Union Performing Arts . . .

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April Support Employees Of The Month

Posted Date: 04/18/2023

The Support Employee Peer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce the April Employee winners! Apri Conchita Carreno, Human Resources Specialist at the Education Service Center Sheree . . .

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See National Teacher Of The Year Ceremony Live Broadcast

Posted Date: 04/24/2023

If you would like to watch the official National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House today, tune in to https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ at 1 p.m. Central. Last week, Union High School . . .

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High School To Host Town Hall Meeting For 'Improve Our Tulsa' Monday, April 24

Posted Date: 04/12/2023

Three citywide town hall meetings, including one at Union High School, have been scheduled for the third installment of the Improve Our Tulsa, with a public vote planned for Aug. 8. “In the decade . . .

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Dr. Hartzler: Please Celebrate This Moment

Posted Date: 04/19/2023

Dear Union Teachers, Staﬀ and Administrators. What an amazing day! It is so thrilling to wake up to the news that our own Rebecka Peterson has been named 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Anyone . . .

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Tulsa Area Senators Congratulate Rebecka Peterson For Being Named National Teacher Of The Year

Posted Date: 04/20/2023

Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, Sen. Joe Newhouse, R-Tulsa, and Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, released the following statements congratulating Union High School math . . .

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She Didn’t Think She’d Last A Year; Now She’s The Nation’s Top Teacher

Posted Date: 04/20/2023

Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher from Oklahoma, plans to spend her year ‘lifting up the profession.’ Oklahoma math teacher Rebecka Peterson thought her first year of teaching would be . . .

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Union Indoor Percussion to Perform In National Semifinals Today

Posted Date: 04/21/2023

Congratulations to the Union High School's Indoor Percussion, which made it to semifinals. Union Indoor Percussion performs today at 10:45 EST! Thanks to the Union High School Band Parents for all . . .

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