Union High School

We are #UProud of UHS Theatre. That's a wrap on The Giver. #UnionRXI

Today is substitute teacher appreciation day! Our substitute teachers play a critically important role in our district and do a wonderful job helping us when we are most in need. Give a big shout out to our awesome substitute teachers and thank them for all they do! #Uproud

*Thanksgiving Break* No school, Wednesday, 11/27 - Friday, 11/29 All schools are back in session on Monday, 12/2 #Uproud

We are #UProud of Raegan Rice for making this year's Missouri All-State Choir! Raegan will perform as an alto with some of the best high school singers from around the state at the Missouri Music Educators Conference in January. Congratulations Raegan! #UnionRXI

**New substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates!** Have you heard!? 1). We increased our substitute teacher rate of pay from $115 per day to $135 per day. Retired teachers (from any district) who substitute teach will be paid $150 per day up from $135 per day. https://tinyurl.com/unionrxipay If you enjoy working with students and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of students, please consider applying. If you have any questions about becoming a substitute teacher, contact Mrs. Nickie Voss, Human Resources Specialist: 636.583.8626 (vossni@unionrxi.org) 2). We also increased our district paraprofessional hourly rate of pay. Our paraprofessionals fill a variety of roles throughout our district. If you have 60 college credit hours or you’ve passed the paraprofessional exam, please check out our current openings. If you have any questions about these positions, contact Dr. Justin Tarte, Executive Director of Human Resources: 636.583.8626 (tartej@unionrxi.org) https://tinyurl.com/unionrxipara Employment page: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx We look forward to working with you! #Uproud

We are #UProud to have hosted our Veterans today. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 #UnionRXI

Thank you to all those who have served our great country. Today is your day, Veterans! #Uproud

We are shouting GOOD LUCK RUN FAST STAY DRY to our Cross Country State runners today at Columbia! #UProud #UnionRXI

Please join us on Monday, Nov 11 as we honor our Veterans! Refreshments for Veterans begin at 12:30 PM. Our assembly will begin at 1:10 PM. Guest, please enter through the doors at the main gym.

We are #UProud of our East Central All-District and Jazz Band students! #UnionRXI

We are #UProud to partner with the Four Rivers Career Center. #UnionRXI Students can also sign up to attend a field trip to FRCC on Thursday, November 7th from 9-11am. Priority will be given to students with an application on file, only 50 spots are available, and permission forms are in the Counseling Office. Students interested in the Teaching Careers program can attend a Shadow Day on Friday, December 6th from 8-11:30am, and permission forms are in the Counseling Office. Finally, FRCC will also be hosting an OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, December 3rd 5-7pm, for prospective students to tour, meet the instructors, and ask questions. If you have any questions, or would like to meet with a counselor prior to submitting your application, please reach out via email or stop by the Counseling Office. We hope you pursue this opportunity, if these careers interest you, and wish you the best for the 25/26 school year!

No school - Friday, Nov. 1 Have a wonderful and safe Halloween! #Uproud

We are #UProud Spooky Season is here! Let us embrace the festive spirit and feel free to wear your favorite costumes at UHS (within reason) on Thursday, October 31st. #UnionRXI

Please, join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences at Union High School. #UProud #UnionRXI

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

**New substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates!** Last night at our regularly scheduled BoE meeting, there were two agenda items approved that we’d like to bring to your attention. The changes below are not effective until Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. 1). We increased our substitute teacher rate of pay from $115 per day to $135 per day. Retired teachers (from any district) who substitute teach will be paid $150 per day up from $135 per day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZb77qp86J3e3yKPXlumw9EuqFxH1e4U/view If you enjoy working with students and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of students, please consider applying. If you have any questions about becoming a substitute teacher, contact Mrs. Nickie Voss, Human Resources Specialist: 636.583.8626 (vossni@unionrxi.org) 2). We also increased our district paraprofessional hourly rate of pay. Our paraprofessionals fill a variety of roles throughout our district. If you have 60 college credit hours or you’ve passed the paraprofessional exam, please check out our current openings. If you have any questions about these positions, contact Dr. Justin Tarte, Executive Director of Human Resources: 636.583.8626 (tartej@unionrxi.org) https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DwU1L-glqS687XfwAQfpREggc5Bkvnx/view Employment page: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx We look forward to working with you! #Uproud

Please, join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences at Union High School. #UProud #UnionRXI

We are #UProud to recognize our Seniors on their Senior Nights! Thank you for an awesome four years. Please, join us by coming out to these games. #UnionRXI (Sorry softball, it was an awesome night - Mrs. Lampkin was late on her post for social media.)

Union High School Absentee/Retake Day Picture Day is: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken. If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day. (Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.) FOR ABSENTEE STUDENTS- CLICK HERE TO ORDER https://bit.ly/3zGuIZF www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com Online Pre-Order Password: 6D6T4R3S Can’t order online or have other questions? Wagner is happy to help! 314-567-5900

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