Union Elementary

Kynleigh passed her multiplication facts. Way to go!!

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

A young girl with light brown hair stands in front of a large black chalkboard signature wall. She is wearing a cream-colored fuzzy jacket covered in multi-colored smiley faces, floral print pants, and pink clogs. Above her, a teal sign reads "the more you know the more you GROW," decorated with pink paper flowers and a small banner illustrating plants. The chalkboard background is filled with dozens of student names handwritten in various bright chalk colors.

Wall of Fame status: ACHIEVED. ✅ Sight words? Nailed 'em. Multiplication facts? Crushed 'em. It’s been a big week of leveling up! 📈💪

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

A young girl with long reddish-brown hair smiles broadly while wearing an orange paper crown that says "I Passed my Kindergarten sight words!" She is standing in front of a large black chalkboard wall covered in colorful handwritten names. Above her, a teal sign reads "the more you know the more you GROW" with a small banner showing illustrations of plants.

A young girl with blonde hair and a floral long-sleeved shirt smiles while wearing an orange paper achievement crown that reads "I Passed my Kindergarten sight words!" She is positioned in front of a "the more you know the more you GROW" bulletin board. The black background behind her is filled with dozens of student names written in various bright chalk colors.

A young boy in a grey t-shirt stands in front of a black signature wall, proudly holding up a long, narrow slip of paper containing a list of completed math multiplication problems. The wall behind him features a teal "the more you know the more you GROW" display and is covered in names written in colorful chalk.

Two young boys stand side-by-side in front of a large black signature wall framed in wood. The boy on the left wears a black "Dirtbags Baseball" hoodie, and the boy on the right wears a bright blue Under Armour hoodie and a blue baseball cap. Above them, a teal title reads "the more you know the more you GROW." The wall is densely covered with names handwritten in multi-colored chalk.

Thank you to Messiah Methodist Church for providing our staff with duty free lunch and a wonderful meal.

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

A woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a black and white buffalo plaid shirt and blue jeans, stands next to a salad bar setup in a room with white cinderblock walls. The salad bar is arranged on a counter with four red metal stools tucked underneath. It includes various toppings in clear containers, salad dressings, a basket of croutons, and large silver catering pans. On the wall above the counter, a circular clock is surrounded by several orange and white motivational flyers with text including "Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible," "Unity is the strongest form of magic," and "Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.

Report Cards are headed home today!!

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

REMINDER- Union Elementary School readers need to make sure to spend their RAT Bucks by Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Any RAT Bucks not spent by Saturday, March 21st, 2026 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school. https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/

Thanks so much,

Union Elementary PTO

2 months ago, Union PTO

Today our students got to experience something special as they watched and learned about traditional Irish dance from St. Joseph’s Irish Dancers! ☘️💃 We were especially proud to see one of our very own kindergarteners, Emily Speed, performing as part of the team. Way to go, Emily! 👏

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

All Pro Dads tomorrow morning.

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Wall of Fame! Samuel and Jacob passed their 3rd grade sight words, and Kinsley and Hadley mastered their math facts! 📚➕

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Dear Parents,

Carolina Photography will be at Union Elementary School to photograph Spring pictures

on March 19. Every student will be photographed.

After picture day, students will be given a proof of their photo for ordering online.

Online pre-ordering is available without a job key. To place an order, visit

www.carolinaphoto.net, click “Pre-Order Pictures Here” then select type in the

school’s name.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Carolina Photography

(704) 483-5862

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Dear Parents, Carolina Photography will be at Union Elementary School to photograph Spring pictures on March 19. Every student will be photographed. After picture day, students will be given a proof of their photo for ordering online. Online pre-ordering is available without a job key. To place an order, visit www.carolinaphoto.net, click “Pre-Order Pictures Here” then select type in the school’s name. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces! Carolina Photography (704) 483-5862

Get Fired Up About Reading!

Our Spring Book Fair is coming, and it’s going to be full of adventure, imagination, and amazing books for everyone! 📚✨

Join us for a special Lunch with a Loved One and help spark a love for reading in your child. We can’t wait to see our students and families enjoy this fun event together!

Let’s ignite a passion for reading—one book at a time! 🔥📖

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Big news from the classroom today. Help us celebrate Carter for mastering his 5th grade sight words and Marley for mastering her 2nd grade sight words. Keep up the fantastic work.

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Student Carter holding a certificate for passing 5th grade sight words and student Marley holding a certificate for passing 2nd grade sight words. Both students are smiling and standing in a classroom setting.

Our school was full of teamwork and creativity as Mrs. Helms’ 2nd grade class partnered with Mrs. Pearson’s kindergarten class as Owl Buddies to make leprechaun traps! ☘️

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Union Elementary School readers need to make sure to spend their RAT Bucks by Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Any RAT Bucks not spent by Saturday, March 21st, 2026 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school.
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/

Thanks so much,

Union Elementary PTO

2 months ago, Union PTO

Reminder: All Pro Dads this Friday.

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Please make a note: Craftsman's Club has been cancelled for March 30th!

2 months ago, Mandy Randall

Way to go, Carolina! She passed her kindergarten sight words.🎉

3 months ago, Mandy Randall

These students from Mrs. Helms class passed all 0-12 speed subtraction facts! Way to be math superstars!! 🌟

3 months ago, Mandy Randall

Mark You Calendars !!

Carolina Photography will be at Union Elementary School to photograph Spring pictures

on March 19. Every student will be photographed.

After picture day, students will be given a proof of their photo for ordering online.

Online pre-ordering is available without a job key. To place an order, visit

www.carolinaphoto.net, click “Pre-Order Pictures Here” then select type in the

school’s name.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Carolina Photography

(704) 483-5862

3 months ago, Mandy Randall

Shoutout to these 3rd grade students for passing their multiplication facts! Way to go!!

3 months ago, Mandy Randall

Today our 5th graders had a special treat right here at school! Thanks to Starbucks in Hickory, a Starbucks experience was set up for them to enjoy. After completing the math activity, students used their math skills to place their own drink orders. It was a fun way to practice real-world math while enjoying a special reward. Thank you to Starbucks in Hickory for helping make this experience possible for our students! ☕️📚

3 months ago, Mandy Randall

students enjoying a Starbucks treat after completing math work

a Starbucks treat after completing math work