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Welcome to the 8th Grade Center
The Union 8th Grade Center faculty is committed to providing a safe and secure environment focused on learning which encourages academic excellence for all students.
Get The Edge
EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early targets first-generation college students, those who come from families who have had no experience with college or expectation that their children will attend a university. The application process starts at the eighth grade level. Learn more about EDGE.
Fine Arts
Union Public Schools has one of the truly outstanding fine arts programs in the nation. A talented and dedicated staff, strong parental and community support, as well as the support of the administration and school board, have provided our students with a wide variety of opportunities to explore and develop their talents.
Safety + Security
A safe and secure school environment is essential to the learning process. An important ingredient in achieving safe and secure schools remains alert eyes and ears. Safety is achieved when an atmosphere exists in which students are comfortable talking with adults about their concerns.
Accreditation
The 8th Grade Center is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Its accreditation process, involving parents, teachers and administrators at each site, is considered a model for other school districts.
Modern Library
Our state-of-the-art media center acts as the origin for literacy and learning as students embark upon their high school journey.
8th Grade News
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Union administrators have been participating in an all-day retreat today at POSTOAK Lodge & Retreat, 5323 W 31st St N, as they prepare for a new year.
![Poster art: Union Cheer is excited to partner with the Tulsa Oilers for a special fundraiser! Join us on June 13 as the Tulsa Oilers take on the Orlando Pirates and enjoy the Union Cheer halftime performance! Purchase tickets to help support Union Cheer while enjoying a great night of football.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780318422/unionpsorg/i0fxsyvlbfy4cztjzpwa/708547162_18172659682418143_2743679324463528910_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780318422/unionpsorg/i0fxsyvlbfy4cztjzpwa/708547162_18172659682418143_2743679324463528910_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780318422/unionpsorg/i0fxsyvlbfy4cztjzpwa/708547162_18172659682418143_2743679324463528910_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780318422/unionpsorg/i0fxsyvlbfy4cztjzpwa/708547162_18172659682418143_2743679324463528910_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780318422/unionpsorg/i0fxsyvlbfy4cztjzpwa/708547162_18172659682418143_2743679324463528910_n.jpg","width":1350}])
Union Cheer is excited to partner with the Tulsa Oilers for a special fundraiser on June 13.
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Union Public Schools Education Service Center will observe summer office hours in June and July.
![Poster art for Union Cheer: FLAG MY YARD FUNDRAISER! Celebrate Independence Day while supporting Union Cheer! Want to surprise a friend, family member, neighbor, or local business with a yard full of patriotic spirit? Let Union Cheer do the work! Choose Your Flag Package: 25 Flags – $20 40 Flags – $30 60 Flags – $40 Orders Due: Tuesday, June 23 Flags Placed: Friday, June 26 Serving Tulsa, Jenks, and surrounding areas within 15–20 miles of Union High School. All proceeds help support Union]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781095366/unionpsorg/y8fx2pmo1l0xq6xvrxhv/720761773_27605563249029819_7255622474128280925_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781095366/unionpsorg/y8fx2pmo1l0xq6xvrxhv/720761773_27605563249029819_7255622474128280925_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781095366/unionpsorg/y8fx2pmo1l0xq6xvrxhv/720761773_27605563249029819_7255622474128280925_n.jpg","width":526}])
FLAG MY YARD FUNDRAISER! Celebrate Independence Day while supporting Union Cheer!
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Union Boys Basketball: We are heading to the Midwest Showcase this weekend to play some great competition. Excited for the opportunity to compete against some of the best competition in the region!
![Union Public Schools Board of Education: Steve Nguyen - Zone 5; Dr. Chris McNeil - Zone 2; Heather McAdams - Zone 3; Stacey Roemerman - Zone 4 ; Joey Reyes - Zone 1; and Superintendent Dr. John Federline.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":1000}])
A brief summary of the June 8 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on administrative changes, meal prices and projects around the district.
![Text art: Congratulations to the Union Girls Tennis Program for bringing home the 2026 OSSAA Class 6A Academic State Championship with a perfect 4.0!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781007233/unionpsorg/xpewa5bwk42a0kmxxcje/718938056_122329770392182952_4160343093945264701_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781007233/unionpsorg/xpewa5bwk42a0kmxxcje/718938056_122329770392182952_4160343093945264701_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781007233/unionpsorg/xpewa5bwk42a0kmxxcje/718938056_122329770392182952_4160343093945264701_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781007233/unionpsorg/xpewa5bwk42a0kmxxcje/718938056_122329770392182952_4160343093945264701_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781007233/unionpsorg/xpewa5bwk42a0kmxxcje/718938056_122329770392182952_4160343093945264701_n.jpg","width":1290}])
The Union Varsity Girls Tennis were recognized by the Union Board of Education for earning an Academic State Championship. Video inside.
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Union Theatre Department: Because of community partners like Taste The World Photography, our students have opportunities to create, perform, learn, and grow.
Union Wrestling is excited to announce the return of Nic Roller to the Union Wrestling staff!
The Union Girls Basketball team is headed to Columbia, Missouri, ready to compete against some of the top programs in the region!
District News
Union administrators have been participating in an all-day retreat today at POSTOAK Lodge & Retreat, 5323 W 31st St N, as they prepare for a new year.
Union Public Schools Education Service Center will observe summer office hours in June and July.
A brief summary of the June 8 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on administrative changes, meal prices and projects around the district.
![Union Finance Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence In Financial Reporting By GFOA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780937711/unionpsorg/nusda29rx0vf0rdnkf1e/2026-06-08_11-54-30.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780937711/unionpsorg/nusda29rx0vf0rdnkf1e/2026-06-08_11-54-30.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780937711/unionpsorg/nusda29rx0vf0rdnkf1e/2026-06-08_11-54-30.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780937711/unionpsorg/nusda29rx0vf0rdnkf1e/2026-06-08_11-54-30.jpg","width":929}])
For the 34th year in a row, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Union Public Schools for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
![Union received a cash prize of $1,000 in recognition of the district’s work. Representing Union were Dr. Todd Nelson, Sr. Exec. Director of Research, Design & Assessment, and Chief Communications Officer Chris Payne., shown with members of OPSRC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780919927/unionpsorg/mz8k8anidod7vjzf3wrn/716470948_1437536555068966_8020719296559688359_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780919927/unionpsorg/mz8k8anidod7vjzf3wrn/716470948_1437536555068966_8020719296559688359_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780919927/unionpsorg/mz8k8anidod7vjzf3wrn/716470948_1437536555068966_8020719296559688359_n.jpg","width":720}])
Union Public Schools was one of 24 school districts that was honored June 4 as a “Breakthrough School” by the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center (OPSRC).
Dates and times have been announced for Elementary Meet The Teacher and schedule pickup for grades 6-12.
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Oklahoma Schools Have a Chronic Absenteeism Problem. Now, It Will No Longer Count Against Them
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Congratulations to Union Girls Tennis Coach Tyler Ashley, who has been named a Most Positive Athlete Oklahoma Coach award winner by Positive Athlete.
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As Union continues to emphasize the importance of regular attendance, our elementary schools are seeing some gains. Average daily attendance increased by 2.64 percent at Union elementary schools in 2025-26 compared with the previous year. Average daily attendance was 93.38 percent.
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Summer school is underway at Union Public Schools.
Together, We Make A Difference
Academics are a priority. Union offers programs for students as young as 3 to adults. Union wants everyone to succeed.
College & Careers
Union is committed to academic excellence. Ensuring all students graduate from high school, prepared for college or career success, guides our practice from Pre-K through 12th grade.
English Learners
Union provides English Learners a high-quality program, designed to assist students in learning English & to meet challenging state academic content & standards.
Early Childhood
Union provides a full-day, year-round program for eligible 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners. Students learn language, fine arts, problem-solving and more.
STEM
Union offers a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math opportunities. Union was the 1st in Oklahoma, & among only a handful of districts nationwide, to offer STEM to students Pre-K through 12th grade.
Community Schools
Union's effective Community Schools model means increased attendance, reduced mobility, & improved academic success because of our partnerships.
Hope-Guidance-SEL
Union is a hope-centered district, using hope as a lens to guide our work. The goal is to foster greater confidence in students’ lives in a positive, affirming school environment.
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