This week we are excited to have Ted Brinker, special education teacher at Union High School, as our Wildcat of the Week.
Ted, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!
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Ted, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!
#Uproud
Last night at our regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, the Board unanimously selected Dr. Dan Kania as our 26/27 Superintendent. Dr. Kania will officially begin his role as our next Superintendent on July 1, 2026.
“I’m both thrilled and humbled for the opportunity to continue serving our district. We have the absolute best teachers and staff around and I couldn’t be more proud to serve as our next superintendent. My family and I have loved Union from the day we moved here 10 years ago and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I thank the Board for their trust in me and I can’t wait to continue being part of the amazing work we are doing here in Union. #Uproud”
~ Dr. Dan Kania
The Board received 11 applications for the superintendent position and then the Board narrowed that candidate pool down to six to interview. The interviews were conducted in-district at Central Office last week on 10/8. The interview process consisted of three different interview teams. There was a parent team, a building staff team and a director/supervisor team. There were a total of 46 parents/staff who participated in the interviews. Each of these individuals ranked and provided specific feedback to our Board for review and consideration at the conclusion of the interviews.
“On behalf of the Board of Education, we are very pleased to know Dr. Kania will be leading our district next school year and beyond. The Board has the utmost confidence in Dr. Kania to lead our district in a manner that can make all of us proud. We thank Dr. Mabe for all he has done for our district and wish him all the best in retirement. The future for #unionrxi continues to be bright!”
~ Dr. Virgil Weideman, Board of Education President
Congratulations to Dr. Kania!
“I’m both thrilled and humbled for the opportunity to continue serving our district. We have the absolute best teachers and staff around and I couldn’t be more proud to serve as our next superintendent. My family and I have loved Union from the day we moved here 10 years ago and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I thank the Board for their trust in me and I can’t wait to continue being part of the amazing work we are doing here in Union. #Uproud”
~ Dr. Dan Kania
The Board received 11 applications for the superintendent position and then the Board narrowed that candidate pool down to six to interview. The interviews were conducted in-district at Central Office last week on 10/8. The interview process consisted of three different interview teams. There was a parent team, a building staff team and a director/supervisor team. There were a total of 46 parents/staff who participated in the interviews. Each of these individuals ranked and provided specific feedback to our Board for review and consideration at the conclusion of the interviews.
“On behalf of the Board of Education, we are very pleased to know Dr. Kania will be leading our district next school year and beyond. The Board has the utmost confidence in Dr. Kania to lead our district in a manner that can make all of us proud. We thank Dr. Mabe for all he has done for our district and wish him all the best in retirement. The future for #unionrxi continues to be bright!”
~ Dr. Virgil Weideman, Board of Education President
Congratulations to Dr. Kania!
Homecoming Friday Night Lights!
Due to continued student safety concerns at home athletic events, there will be several new roped off areas prohibiting access. Students entering these prohibited areas will be asked to leave the game.
Additionally, we want to reiterate the importance of ALL students being accompanied AND monitored by an adult for the duration of the athletic event.
We appreciate your help in ensuring our athletic events are safe and enjoyable for all those in attendance.
#Uproud
Due to continued student safety concerns at home athletic events, there will be several new roped off areas prohibiting access. Students entering these prohibited areas will be asked to leave the game.
Additionally, we want to reiterate the importance of ALL students being accompanied AND monitored by an adult for the duration of the athletic event.
We appreciate your help in ensuring our athletic events are safe and enjoyable for all those in attendance.
#Uproud
Homecoming is next week! That means the Homecoming Parade is on Friday, 10/10 at 2:00 pm. Here is the parade route beginning at Union Middle School. We hope to see you there!
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Today we recognize our amazing custodial team members who go above and beyond each and every day ensuring our schools are safe and clean! Thank you!
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*FREE and REDUCED grace period ends TODAY*
If you haven't already filled out your free and reduced form, then you need to do so as soon as possible. Starting tomorrow (Oct. 1), anyone who qualified for free and reduced last year and has not filled out their form for this year will be charged full price for meals. Free and reduced forms need to be filled out EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
If you already filled out your free and reduced form for this school year, this does NOT apply to you.
If you have any questions, please contact our district food service team: 636.583.8626
Thank you and #Uproud!
If you haven't already filled out your free and reduced form, then you need to do so as soon as possible. Starting tomorrow (Oct. 1), anyone who qualified for free and reduced last year and has not filled out their form for this year will be charged full price for meals. Free and reduced forms need to be filled out EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
If you already filled out your free and reduced form for this school year, this does NOT apply to you.
If you have any questions, please contact our district food service team: 636.583.8626
Thank you and #Uproud!
#Unionrxi parents/guardians:
Union High School will be hosting a football game this Friday against the St. Clair Bulldogs. Due to the large number of community members attending Friday night football games and the need for all younger students to be supervised and monitored for safety purposes, all elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult in order to enter the football game. Additionally, it is expected that the parent/guardian not only accompany their elementary or middle school child(ren) to the game, but they are also responsible for monitoring their behavior at all times during the duration of the game.
Supervisors at the main entrances will monitor the students entering the games. This measure is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, as well as to promote a respectful and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone in attendance. Elementary and middle school students who arrive unaccompanied by a parent/guardian will be turned away at the gate regardless of whether they’ve purchased a ticket. This will be our standard practice for all high school home athletic events. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us run events that are safely supervised for all patrons and participants.
Thank you and #Uproud!
Union High School will be hosting a football game this Friday against the St. Clair Bulldogs. Due to the large number of community members attending Friday night football games and the need for all younger students to be supervised and monitored for safety purposes, all elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult in order to enter the football game. Additionally, it is expected that the parent/guardian not only accompany their elementary or middle school child(ren) to the game, but they are also responsible for monitoring their behavior at all times during the duration of the game.
Supervisors at the main entrances will monitor the students entering the games. This measure is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, as well as to promote a respectful and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone in attendance. Elementary and middle school students who arrive unaccompanied by a parent/guardian will be turned away at the gate regardless of whether they’ve purchased a ticket. This will be our standard practice for all high school home athletic events. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us run events that are safely supervised for all patrons and participants.
Thank you and #Uproud!
Thank you, Dacoda Scarlett, Associate Director for Rural Recruitment, Washington University STARS Network. Dacoda spent the day meeting with Ms. Novak's Comp 1 Classes and worked with them on how to write college essays. #UProud
Today is IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our amazing team of IT professionals who take care of all our technology needs. Thank you for keeping us 'connected!'
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This week we are excited to have Philip Giacomelli, college and career advisor at Union High School, as our Wildcat of the Week.
Philip, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!
#Uproud
Philip, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!
#Uproud
We are hiring substitute teachers for the 25/26 school year!
If you enjoy working with students, want the flexibility to work when you want to work, and want to play a critically important role in our school district, you should consider applying.
Learn more and apply here: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=629
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If you enjoy working with students, want the flexibility to work when you want to work, and want to play a critically important role in our school district, you should consider applying.
Learn more and apply here: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=629
#Uproud
Good afternoon, #unionrxi!
Friendly reminder... this Friday, 8/29 is a one hour early release for staff professional development
Also, there's no school on Monday, 9/1 in observance of Labor Day
Here's to a great rest of the week and an upcoming three day weekend!
#Uproud
Friendly reminder... this Friday, 8/29 is a one hour early release for staff professional development
Also, there's no school on Monday, 9/1 in observance of Labor Day
Here's to a great rest of the week and an upcoming three day weekend!
#Uproud
Friendly reminder... starting this Friday, all schools will dismiss one hour earlier than usual for staff professional development.
This happens EVERY Friday.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful first week of school!
#Uproud
This happens EVERY Friday.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful first week of school!
#Uproud
Two more sleeps!
Bus route update... please double check bus routes before Monday morning. Specifically Route 12 as there were some last minute adjustments made late Friday evening: https://www.unionrxi.org/page/bus-routes
Also, friendly reminder about the new law that prohibits student personal electronic communication devices at school from entry until the end of the day. Read more here if you have any questions: https://www.unionrxi.org/page/student-personal-device-use
Have a great rest of your weekend and we can't wait to see everyone on Monday!
#Uproud
Information regarding Freshman Right Start
Infinite Campus Payment Processor Update! #UProud
The online Free and Reduced meal application is now available for the 25/26 school year through Parent Portal. This needs to be completed EACH school year.
You can access the Parent Portal via the link below:
https://unionrximo.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/unionrxi.jsp
If you have any questions, please contact our Food Service Department at 636.583.8626
#Uproud
You can access the Parent Portal via the link below:
https://unionrximo.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/unionrxi.jsp
If you have any questions, please contact our Food Service Department at 636.583.8626
#Uproud
Friendly reminder... NO summer school on Thursday, 6/19 and Friday, 6/20.
Summer school is back in session on Monday, 6/23.
Thank you and #Uproud!
We are #UProud to welcome Ms. Brittany Hanks to Team UHS.
A little bit about her:
My name is Brittany Hanks, and I’m so excited to be joining the team at Union High School as a special education teacher. This will be my 11th year in education. I’m passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive environment where all students feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow and thrive.
I was born and raised in Washington, MO, and live here today with my own family. I got engaged last year to my fiancé, Matt, and we’re planning to get married in Colorado in 2026! Our house is full of love, kids, and animals! Between us, we have four amazing kids: Aubree (11), Watson (6), Lorelei (10), and Malcolm (6). We share our home with five cats, a puppy, and three chickens, so there’s never a dull moment. In my free time, I enjoy drinking coffee, reading, coloring, cooking, playing board games, and spending quality time with my family.
Fun fact: My mom graduated from Union High School in 1983 and was even prom queen! I love that I now get to be part of the same community that’s meant so much to my family. I’m thrilled to start this new chapter and can’t wait to get to know the students, families, and staff in the Union R-XI School District.
Welcome to the U, Ms. Hanks! #UnionRXI
Come work for the U, be #UProud! Apply at: tinyurl.com/workfortheU. #UnionRXI
