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Kids dress in matching color for a rainbow picture outside Boevers Elementary

 

Student Engagement

Union launched a new aerospace program at the Freshman Academy in August 2023 in response to a shortage of qualified workers in the industry locally. Students learned more about piloting a plane using a simulator. Aerospace is Oklahoma's second-biggest industry behind energy, oil, and gas.

Seniors Samuel Williams and Abigail Zhang were named Mr. and Miss Union for Union High School, the highest honor a student can receive at Union High School.

Jarman Elementary students were among the first to play at Tulsa's new Hope Playground at Whiteside Park, designed for children with all physical and mental abilities. One of the inspirations for the park was Jarman student, Lincoln, daughter of Lauren Pool.

High School National Honor Society members hosted a "Homework Helps Night" for students in grades 6-8. Middle schoolers wanting to improve their reading skills were also invited to bring along a book.

Union Virtual served 120 students in grades 1-12 during the 2023-24 school year, with another 1,200 students participating in the blended virtual program at the High School. Coursework was provided through a combination of Flexpoint, Edgenuity and Edynamics. 

Canvas - Union's 6-12 Learning Management System - has grown with most of the curriculum vendors integrating directly into Canvas for both textbooks and assignments. TalkingPoints, which launched during the 2023-2024 school year as a new parent/teacher communication tool, sent and received more than 2 million messages during the school year. 

University of Oklahoma football legend Billy Sims visited Moore Elementary after being the subject of a wax museum presentation created by third-
grader Garrett Goumaz. The Heisman Trophy winner responded to student questions in Emily Rhoads' class.

Union provided students with solar eclipse glasses to use so they could safely watch the celestial event and participate in science lessons.

Ellen Ochoa Elementary received a grant from Assistance League Tulsa for new recording equipment for music classes.

The High School hosted the District 7 Student Council Meeting with the theme "Dare to Be Different," as student leaders were asked to think about new ways to make an impact. Union alum Sterline Thomas, who was paralyzed in a football game in 2012, served as the featured speaker. 

Union continued its partnership with Tulsa Symphony Orchestra to provide musical interactions for students at Rosa Parks Early Childhood Center, as well as afterschool beginning violin instruction at Ellen Ochoa Elementary.

The Carnegie Hall Link Up Program served all 4th grade students, with a concert performed by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra in February at the Union Performing Arts Center.

Jefferson principal and students in the gym

 

Co-Curricular Activities

Athletics Highlights

The Boys track team won the state championship in 2024 for the second year in a row!

Union's Pom team were Oklahoma state champions and our Highsteppers won regionals, state, and a national title in kick! Union’s head athletic trainer, Dan Newman, was inducted into the Oklahoma Athletic Trainer’s Hall of Fame, retired Associate Athletic Director Steve Dunlap was honored with the Tulsa World Lifetime Achievement Award and Head Football Coach Kirk Fridrich was inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame!

Fine Arts Engagement

  • Every K-5 student participated in music and art: 6,181 students
  • 6-12 Visual Art: 1,665 students
  • 6-12 Band: 1,146 students
  • 6-12 Drama: 616 students
  • 6-12 Orchestra: 547 students
  • 7-12 Speech/Debate: 102 students
  • 6-12 Vocal Music: 522 students

Total for 2023-2024: Approximately 10,779 students

Student Statistics

Student statistics information is posted on the main Overview page. You may also view additional statistics on the Reports page.

Gold Key Club

Union Public Schools invites senior citizens to become Gold Key Club members and attend any of our school-sponsored activities as our guest.

The Gold Key Pass gives Union supporters who are at least 62 years of age and living on a retirement income free admittance to home athletic events as well as the many outstanding performances and programs hosted by the Union Fine Arts Department.

For more information about obtaining a Gold Key Pass, call the Education Service Center at 918-357-4321 or email us.