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Welcome to the Union 7th Grade Center
We welcome all seventh grade students and their parents!
Life As A 7th Grader
Our goal is to make this year stimulating and challenging academically, but also to provide a safe, comfortable environment for social and emotional growth.
Student Clubs
Union encourages all seventh graders to join a student club, athletics, spirit, drama, leadership, volunteering – well, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
A Community School
The 7th Grade Center has been a Community School for more than 10 years. Community Schools is a concept sweeping the nation and is focused around extending the resources students have available at school and in their community, including after school programming.
English Learners
It is Union's mission to provide English Learners and Immigrant students a high quality program, designed to assist students in learning English and to meet challenging state academic content and student academic standards.
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.
7th Grade News
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Selected photos from the Union High School Track and Field Invitational Thursday.
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Union Slow Pitch Softball won both games at home Thursday, kicking off the season the right way.
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Union Boys Tennis Teams have had an excellent week wth the varsity team placing tied for fitfth this past Saturday at the Jenks Invitational; the JV team winning the team Championship March 11 at the Union Invitational; and lastly, the Varsity traveled to Midlothian TX to compete on March 12.
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Union Parents: If your child is currently enrolled at Union Public Schools, you must complete the 2026–2027 Redhawk Re-Enrollment through the Union Parent Portal for your child to continue attending Union.
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Union's basketball teams came up short in their run to state but the final buzzer doesn’t erase the work, the growth, and the memories made this season.
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Spring Break is March 16-20! School will be closed all week. Union offices will be open Monday through Thursday, but they will be closed Friday, March 20.
![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 March 9 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on school calendars and the naming of a deputy chief financial officer.
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Tryout informatiion for Union Varsity Highsteppers has been shared on the Highsteppers' Facebook page.
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Hosted by Union Public Schools, the middle school track and field meet is well underway at the High School.
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Union Choirs: Congratulations to our students who performed at OSSAA Contest last Wednesday!
District News
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The Union 8th Grade Center, 6501 S. Garnett, invites area schools to a "Showcase of Best Practices in College & Career Ready and Health Science Careers Education," from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31.
Union Parents: If your child is currently enrolled at Union Public Schools, you must complete the 2026–2027 Redhawk Re-Enrollment through the Union Parent Portal for your child to continue attending Union.
Spring Break is March 16-20! School will be closed all week. Union offices will be open Monday through Thursday, but they will be closed Friday, March 20.
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Jeff M. Landes was named Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Union Public Schools after a formal vote by the Board of Education Monday night.
A brief summary of the March 9 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on school calendars and the naming of a deputy chief financial officer.
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Union's summer break camp for Union students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade will be June 1-July 31 at Grove Elementary, 10202 E. 62nd St., from 6:45 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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The Union PTA Council is thrilled to announce the return of the district-wide chess tournament! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28 at the Grand Hall at Union High School, 6636 S. Mingo Road.
Union staff: After a great deal of careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to end our Adult Basic Education Program as of June 30, 2026. This decision was not made lightly, nor was it made without a great deal of disappointment.
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It's “Spring Forward” time! Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday evening, our clocks need to “spring forward” one hour.
Early enrollment season for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and 3-year-old students for Union Public Schools has begun. New dates have been announced.
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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