Union R-XI School District

Good morning, #unionrxi families: As you may be aware, there is a strong likelihood of inclement weather today. We have been monitoring and discussing the forecast with a focus on student and staff safety. At this time, the forecast includes the potential for severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and even possibly tornadoes. Due to the potential danger related to the impending weather forecast, we are canceling ALL after-school activities for today, Wednesday, 5/8/24. This includes ALL sports, practices, events, clubs and activities after school. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe. #Uproud

Today is School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our amazing school nurses who help keep both our students and staff healthy. We appreciate everything you do! #Uproud

This week we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so fortunate to have the absolute best teachers all across our district. Their commitment, their passion and their desire to help each and every one of our students are so greatly appreciated. Thank you to all our teachers who make #unionrxi a fantastic place for kids! #Uproud

Today we recognize our amazing food service team members. Thank you for providing healthy and delicious meals to our students and staff each and every day. We appreciate you! #Uproud

This week we are excited to have Wendi Miller, 1st grade teacher at Beaufort Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week. Wendi, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself! #Uproud

Today we recognize our fantastic school principals who help make our schools amazing. Thank you for all that you do, principals! #Uproud

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

Today we recognize our amazing administrative assistants who work tirelessly across the district to ensure our schools operate and function properly. Thank you to these team members who make everything possible! #Uproud

Today we recognize all our amazing bus and trip drivers who ensure our students are transported both safely and on-time. Thank you to all our drivers! #Uproud

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

Thank you to our wonderful library media specialists who enrich our students' lives with knowledge and information. Today is your day! We appreciate all you do! #Uproud

Today we recognize all our district paraprofessionals who go above and beyond each day for our students. Thank you, paraprofessionals! #Uproud

This week we recognize our amazing assistant principals who work tirelessly on behalf of both our students and our staff. Thank you for everything you do! #Uproud

*Easter Break* No school Wednesday, 3/27 - Monday, 4/1 All schools will be back in session on Tuesday, 4/2 #Uproud

This week we are excited to have Shannon Carico, Title 1 Reading Specialist, at Prairie Dell Elementary as our Wildcat of the Week. Thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself, Shannon! #Uproud

Good evening, #unionrxi families: On Monday, April 8, students will have the opportunity to participate in a solar eclipse learning experience. Because student safety is absolutely paramount, we are asking each parent/guardian to grant permission for their child to participate in outside activities related to this rare experience. Each student will be provided appropriate protective eyewear on Monday 4/8, which if utilized and worn properly, will ensure their safety. Please emphasize to your child the importance of wearing their glasses for the duration of any outside viewing to ensure their safety. If you elect to not grant permission for your child to participate in the outside experience of the solar eclipse, they will be provided the opportunity to learn about this experience while in the confines of their respective building. Students who do not have this form completed will NOT be able to participate in any outside activities related to the solar eclipse. Please complete this form no later than Friday, April 5. https://tinyurl.com/unionsolar Thank you and #Uproud!

This week we are excited to have Nicole Huff, nurse at Central Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week. Nicole, thank you for sharing a little information about yourself! #Uproud

This week we are excited to have Dr. Shannon Neier, Speech-Language Pathologist at Beaufort Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week. Dr. Neier, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself! #Uproud

*Union Middle School principal vacancy for the 24/25 school year* Closing date: 3/20 Initial interviews: 3/25 Hire date: April BoE meeting Learn more and apply here: unionrxi.org

Good morning, #unionrxi: Our school district is dedicated to creating a positive experience for all whom we serve. As such, we’d love for you to spend a few minutes answering some questions about your experience in our school district. This short survey has been created with the help of an outside organization (Studer Education) and will be used as part of our commitment to improvement. A similar survey has been shared with our staff along with our students, grades 4-12. The survey will close on Friday, 3/8/24. https://forms.hcg.com/f/41709586/12bc/ Thank you for your time and input! #Uproud