Union R-XI School District

This week we are excited to have Tyler Rosenthal as our Wildcat of the Week. Thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself, Tyler! #Uproud

*Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day* Thank you to each of our bus drivers who go above and beyond to ensure our students get both to school and home safely! #Uproud

*New UHS Assistant Principal* Last Wednesday night at our regularly scheduled BoE meeting, the BoE approved the hiring of Zach Hoffman as the 23/24 Assistant Principal at Union High School. Zach was a math teacher at Union Middle School for nine years and is currently the Assistant Principal at St. Clair High School. Zach will join the 23/24 Union High School administrative team which includes: Josh Hall, Principal, Markie Lampkin, Associate Principal and Pat Rapert, Director of Activities. Welcome back, Zach!

Today is National School Resource Officer Day: We are extremely fortunate to have these team members to support our students and staff and help keep our schools safe. Thank you to all our School Resource Officers! #Uproud

*No School Update* Friendly reminder all #unionrxi schools are closed this Friday, 2/17/23 for teacher professional development AND next Monday, 2/20/23 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy the extended weekend! #Uproud

This week we are excited to have Tracy Sanders, special education teacher at Beaufort Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week. Tracy, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself! #Uproud

This week we are proud to celebrate our amazing #unionrxi school counselors from around the district. These team members go above and beyond each day for students and staff. Counselors, you are appreciated! #Uproud

This week we are excited to have Dale Wunderlich at Union High School as our Wildcat of the Week. Dale, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself. #Uproud 

Due to unsafe and icy driving conditions on many secondary roads throughout the district, all #unionrxi schools are closed tomorrow, Tuesday 1/31/23. Be safe!

*All extracurricular activities/sports canceled* Due to unsafe road conditions, all events for this afternoon and evening (Monday, 1/30/23) are canceled. Be safe and #Uproud.

Due to unsafe road conditions, all #unionrxi schools are closed on Monday, 1/30/23. Be safe and stay warm!

This week we are excited to have Abbie Hopen, 1st grade teacher at Prairie Dell Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week. Thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself, Abbie! #Uproud

All #unionrxi schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to the Winter Storm Warning and the impending inclement weather. Be safe and have a nice rest of your evening.

This week we are excited to have Erin Allen from Central Elementary as our Wildcat of the Week. Thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself, Erin! #Uproud

No school, Monday 1/16/23, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. #Uproud

Back in August of 2022, our Board of Education approved free breakfast for all PreK-12 students during 1st semester. This wonderful opportunity has been extended for all PreK-12 students through 2nd semester! #Uproud

Friendly reminder we have a short week this week. On behalf of the entire Union R-XI School District, we wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday season. #Uproud

In an effort to keep families updated with the happenings of the district, we share a monthly video called ‘In the Loop with the Sup’ with Superintendent, Dr. Scott Hayes. Click here to see the latest update: https://youtu.be/ZMK5HRlx3w0 #Uproud

Thanksgiving Break: No school Wednesday, 11/23 - Friday, 11/25 All schools are back in session on Monday, 11/28 #Uproud

*Prairie Dell Elementary Road Closure* Prairie Dell Road will be closed TOMORROW - Wednesday, Nov. 16, between Highway 50 and the roundabout for repairs to a water main break. Please use Progress Parkway to Little Wildcat Parkway for drop off and dismissal.