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! 👏
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
Irish dancers in green outfit dancing
All Pro Dads tomorrow morning.
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
All Pro Dads tomorrow morning.
Wall of Fame! Samuel and Jacob passed their 3rd grade sight words, and Kinsley and Hadley mastered their math facts! 📚➕

about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
Wall of Fame
Wall of Fame
Wall of Fame

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

about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
spring pictures
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! 🔥📖
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
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!
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.
about 1 month 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.
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! ☘️
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
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! ☘️
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! ☘️
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! ☘️
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! ☘️
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! ☘️
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
about 1 month ago, Union PTO
Prize Store
Reminder: All Pro Dads this Friday.
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
All Pro Dads this Friday
Please make a note: Craftsman's Club has been cancelled for March 30th!
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
Please make a note: Craftsman's Club has been cancelled  for March  30th!
Way to go, Carolina! She passed her kindergarten sight words.🎉
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
Way to go, Carolina! 🎉 She passed her kindergarten sight words.
These students from Mrs. Helms class passed all 0-12 speed subtraction facts! Way to be math superstars!! 🌟
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
These students from Mrs. Helms class passed all 0-12 speed subtraction facts! Way to be math superstars!! 🌟

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

about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
March 19th Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day
Shoutout to these 3rd grade students for passing their multiplication facts! Way to go!!
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
Shoutout to these 3rd grade students for passing their multiplication facts!
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! ☕️📚
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
students enjoying a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
 a Starbucks treat after completing math work
Community Meal Tomorrow!
It is not too late to join us! We’re hosting a community meal tomorrow at Childers Elementary, and we’d love to see you there.
When: Tomorrow
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Childers Elementary
How to join:
Please sign up using the link below so we can get an accurate headcount:
https://forms.gle/HxFBU1w9qpD9QNRG9
about 1 month ago, Mandy Randall
community meal tommorow
We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 🎉
Because of your reading and fundraising, we raised $4889.25 and read 23,054 minutes together. We’re so proud of what we accomplished for Union Elementary and so grateful for every reader, donor, and staff member who helped make it happen. 📚💙
about 1 month ago, Union PTO
Thank You
🚨The Prize Store is OPEN! 🚨 Help your reader cash in their RAT Bucks for 200+ amazing prizes! The Prize Store is open from March 11th to March 21st, so log in together, browse the options, and celebrate all that reading and fundraising they’ve done. Don’t miss your chance—redeem those RAT Bucks before the store closes! 📚💙
about 1 month ago, Union PTO
Prize Store open
Read Across America Week was a great one at our school! 📚❤️ Our students loved celebrating reading all week long with special guest readers, fun dress-up days, and lots of great stories.
about 2 months ago, Mandy Randall
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
read across America week
Yesterday our kindergarten students had a tasty and fun literacy experience! While listening to Mrs. Dellinger read Green Eggs and Ham, they got the chance to try green eggs and ham themselves. 🥚💚
about 2 months ago, Mandy Randall
Yesterday our kindergarten students had a tasty and fun literacy experience! After listening to Green Eggs and Ham during storytime with Mrs. Dellinger, they got the chance to try green eggs and ham themselves. 🥚💚
Yesterday our kindergarten students had a tasty and fun literacy experience! After listening to Green Eggs and Ham during storytime with Mrs. Dellinger, they got the chance to try green eggs and ham themselves. 🥚💚
Yesterday our kindergarten students had a tasty and fun literacy experience! After listening to Green Eggs and Ham during storytime with Mrs. Dellinger, they got the chance to try green eggs and ham themselves. 🥚💚
Yesterday our kindergarten students had a tasty and fun literacy experience! After listening to Green Eggs and Ham during storytime with Mrs. Dellinger, they got the chance to try green eggs and ham themselves. 🥚💚