Thanks to all our teachers, staff, parents and students for jumping into the new year in such a positive way! Union County Public Schools Andrew G. Houlihan

Parents, students, staff and community members are encouraged to use the #UCPS Tip Line. Use the dropdown box to send kudos or encouraging messages for staff at your school! bit.ly/47eCir2 Andrew G. Houlihan

Week 2 is off to a fantastic start Rock Rest Elementary and literacy instruction is on point! ❤️ the Interactive Portrait of a Graduate Display! Keep up the amazing work! #TeamUCPS #BeTheBest Union County Public Schools Jennifer Topper Jonathan Tyson Bashawn Harris Casey Rimmer 👏💯

We're proud of Ally & Hopper, 2 of our Ag-Tech Ambassadors, for sharing about their summer experiences while volunteering at our Farmer's Market. Then they answered questions from Dr. Houlihan, Central Services Staff, & FH Cluster Principals. Andrew G. Houlihan Jennifer Topper Union County Public Schools

Kindergarten students are transitioning well! #TeamUCPS Andrew G. Houlihan Union County Public Schools Candice Boatright

Who is ready for Wednesday Night Lights? 🏈 We want to wish the best of luck to all of our middle school student-athletes! UCPS NC Athletics Andrew G. Houlihan

Districts across N.C. released accountability results yesterday. What about Union County Public Schools? Tonight, 7 p.m., full presentation to our BOE and public. Many historical data points for #TeamUCPS and a clear indication that we have sustained efforts to remain high performing! #BeTheBest

Congratulations Aidan!

First Thursday of the month=General Principals Meeting with THE BEST school leaders in N.C.! Thank you for your dedication to #TeamUCPS! #BeTheBest Union County Public Schools Jonathan Tyson 👏💯

Check out the PAWsome learning and collaboration occurring within our Pre-K Department! Our youngest BullDOGS are having a PAWsome day! 🙌🏻🐾 #TeamUCPS Andrew G. Houlihan Jennifer Topper Union County Public Schools

A great time at our first football game, go Wolfpack! Shout out to student photographer, Mason for the great pics! @ucpsnc John DeLucia @aghoulihan

Mrs. Richard's Apparel students worked on hand-sewing techniques as a foundation for future projects. Andrew G. Houlihan  Union County Public Schools

Last year in AgTech students planted cucumber seeds to take home. The students learned about plant needs and were able to use that to grow their own plant. One student was very successful! #WingateAgTech Andrew G. Houlihan Union County Public Schools Jennifer Topper

Mr. Medlin’s students were key contributors this week, helping Mrs. Williams fix her bookshelves in the media center. Andrew G. Houlihan Union County Public Schools #UCPSPOG #pogkeycontributors

Officer Killian making sure we all See Something, Say Something! Andrew G. Houlihan Union County Public Schools Alfred Leon Candice Boatright

Superintendent Andrew G. Houlihan talked about the first two weeks of school, recognizing our principals, teachers and students for doing a great job. He also gave a shoutout to the facilities and transportation teams! Great job Team UCPS.

Superintendent Andrew G. Houlihan also gave a brief overview of the 2024 bond projects Parkwood High School East Union Middle School that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. He also announced that Union County Public Schools will hold 4 community meetings to discuss the bond.

#UCPS sees academic growth, continues to outperform state and large districts. During the Sept. 5 Union County Board of Education meeting, staff released announced academic & school accountability results for the 2023-24 school year. Read more: bit.ly/4dSO6lf Andrew G. Houlihan

Our 2023-24 Accountability Data reflect historic data points, including a 93.3% graduation rate and sustained academic performance once again positioning Union County Public Schools as the highest performing large district in N.C.! So very proud of our #TeamUCPs Ss, Staff and leaders! #BeTheBest 👏

On the non-accountability side, take a look at these historic data points from the 2023-24 school year: all time highs in CTE Credentials earned, # of AP exams taken and the AP pass rate! Our college and career strategies are having a HUGE ROI! Way to go Union County Public Schools! #TeamUCPS