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Welcome to Christa McAuliffe Elementary School!
We are A Leader in Me School and home of the McAuliffe Challengers.
Our Mission
At McAuliffe Elementary, our mission is to unite families, school staff, and the community to assist students in their pursuit of becoming life-long learners and leaders
Leader In Me School
McAuliffe Elementary is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, and works to foster strong leadership with the students, who lead periodic assemblies in front of their classmates.
High Expectations
We will hold students accountable to high expectations while meeting individual academic needs.
We will inspire students to discover and pursue their individual talents.
We will encourage students to set and achieve goals.
We will instill in students the value of giving back by providing opportunities to serve others.
Student Pledge
I am a leader, empowered to:
Achieve academic excellence, dream without boundaries, embrace my community, and reach my destiny!
Vision
McAuliffe is a place where:
Leaders are
Empowered to
Achieve academic excellence
Dream without boundaries
Embrace their community
Reach their destiny
Community Schools
Union Public Schools is committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. Our Community Schools support student growth and achievement while also creating strong ties among families, students, schools, and communities.
McAuliffe News
![Once upon A Time Tea Party Cast picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745847065/unionpsorg/xy3m7nvq6odxhexatsgp/493266340_570133232776158_4304534117953728287_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745847065/unionpsorg/xy3m7nvq6odxhexatsgp/493266340_570133232776158_4304534117953728287_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745847065/unionpsorg/xy3m7nvq6odxhexatsgp/493266340_570133232776158_4304534117953728287_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745847065/unionpsorg/xy3m7nvq6odxhexatsgp/493266340_570133232776158_4304534117953728287_n.jpg","width":1080}])
Union Theatre Department: Well that's a wrap on our 2nd annual Once Upon a Time Tea Party! We had 43 little boys and girls that came to enjoy. It was a beautiful event and took many hands to make it so magical.
![High School Assistant Principal James Cooper leadd seniors from Boevers Elementary to their bus for Union's annual Senior Walk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745612870/unionpsorg/a6u73jfjvnhrimymvbbn/494094839_1056615036522382_4975286586942019750_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745612870/unionpsorg/a6u73jfjvnhrimymvbbn/494094839_1056615036522382_4975286586942019750_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745612870/unionpsorg/a6u73jfjvnhrimymvbbn/494094839_1056615036522382_4975286586942019750_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745612870/unionpsorg/a6u73jfjvnhrimymvbbn/494094839_1056615036522382_4975286586942019750_n.jpg","width":1000}])
What a fun day as seniors gathered in red caps and gowns and went back to their old haunting grounds as part of Union's annual Senior Walk. Photos
![McAuliffe students perform on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745602045/unionpsorg/hpnorrmlyu7vkxv4fcbv/McAuliffeTalentShowandLeadersofTheMonthYouTube00_06_24_00Still001copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745602045/unionpsorg/hpnorrmlyu7vkxv4fcbv/McAuliffeTalentShowandLeadersofTheMonthYouTube00_06_24_00Still001copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745602045/unionpsorg/hpnorrmlyu7vkxv4fcbv/McAuliffeTalentShowandLeadersofTheMonthYouTube00_06_24_00Still001copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745602045/unionpsorg/hpnorrmlyu7vkxv4fcbv/McAuliffeTalentShowandLeadersofTheMonthYouTube00_06_24_00Still001copy.jpg","width":1140}])
Check out excerpts of student performances from McAuliffe Elementary's all-school talent show, McAuliffe's Got Talent, and be sure to see the surprise teacher performance at the end of the show!
![Poster for Union EDP Summer Camp: Sea, Sun & Redhawks Fun. June 2 through August 1, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744903823/unionpsorg/hezxt7anhzruunjo5obt/2025SummerCampPoster.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744903823/unionpsorg/hezxt7anhzruunjo5obt/2025SummerCampPoster.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744903823/unionpsorg/hezxt7anhzruunjo5obt/2025SummerCampPoster.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744903823/unionpsorg/hezxt7anhzruunjo5obt/2025SummerCampPoster.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744903823/unionpsorg/hezxt7anhzruunjo5obt/2025SummerCampPoster.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744903823/unionpsorg/hezxt7anhzruunjo5obt/2025SummerCampPoster.png","width":2200}])
Union EDP Summer Camp registration is now open! Spots are limited. View enrollment information.
![A High School art student arranges her art display for a showing in the Union YouthArts! Visual Arts Exhibition.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745350486/unionpsorg/y3ukezw4kisod8dqigia/492145928_1101367858685839_7697140137892134986_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745350486/unionpsorg/y3ukezw4kisod8dqigia/492145928_1101367858685839_7697140137892134986_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745350486/unionpsorg/y3ukezw4kisod8dqigia/492145928_1101367858685839_7697140137892134986_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745350486/unionpsorg/y3ukezw4kisod8dqigia/492145928_1101367858685839_7697140137892134986_n.jpg","width":1000}])
Union art teachers and students are finishing their presentations and art displays at the UMAC for tonight's opening of the Youtharts! Visual Arts Exhibition at the UMAC at 6 p.m. You can catch the show through Sunday, April 27.
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The public is invited to the annual YouthArts! Visual Arts Show, which runs April 22-27 at the UMAC, 6636 S. Mingo.
![Union Varsity Highsteppers presents Girls fun Day Saturday, May 3, for Union girls in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth. The event runs from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. at Jarman Elementary. The cost is $35.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744634733/unionpsorg/n7dxqvrdz23gmanpmjkc/2025-04-14_7-42-48.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744634733/unionpsorg/n7dxqvrdz23gmanpmjkc/2025-04-14_7-42-48.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744634733/unionpsorg/n7dxqvrdz23gmanpmjkc/2025-04-14_7-42-48.jpg","width":790}])
Union Varsity Highsteppers presents Girls fun Day Saturday, May 3, for Union girls in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth. The event runs from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. at Jarman Elementary. The cost is $35.
![Teacher glow in the dark during a glow dance at McAuliffe Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744901165/unionpsorg/dl1qibkftrouw464ad4c/DSC09794.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744901165/unionpsorg/dl1qibkftrouw464ad4c/DSC09794.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744901165/unionpsorg/dl1qibkftrouw464ad4c/DSC09794.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744901165/unionpsorg/dl1qibkftrouw464ad4c/DSC09794.jpg","width":1000}])
McAuliffe Elementary hosted a glow dance to close out its Best Day Ever activities on Wednesday, April 16.
![McAuliffe students glow in the dark under blacklights for their Best Day Ever event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744833090/unionpsorg/myqxxmq1hyj7wkxfcofo/DSC09282.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744833090/unionpsorg/myqxxmq1hyj7wkxfcofo/DSC09282.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744833090/unionpsorg/myqxxmq1hyj7wkxfcofo/DSC09282.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744833090/unionpsorg/myqxxmq1hyj7wkxfcofo/DSC09282.jpg","width":1000}])
What's glowing - why, that's McAuliffe Elementary, celebrating #bestdayever with glow-in-the-dark activities from STEM activties to math to even reading.
![3 McAuliffe PreK kids hold hands as they run in a fun run at their school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744832555/unionpsorg/ttunrkwask02uzormjk4/DSC08825.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744832555/unionpsorg/ttunrkwask02uzormjk4/DSC08825.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744832555/unionpsorg/ttunrkwask02uzormjk4/DSC08825.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744832555/unionpsorg/ttunrkwask02uzormjk4/DSC08825.jpg","width":1000}])
McAuliffe Elementary celebrated its "Best Day Ever" with a dance, glow-in-the-dark activities and a spring fun run. In this post, enjoy pre-kindergarteners making a run for it.
District News
What a fun day as seniors gathered in red caps and gowns and went back to their old haunting grounds as part of Union's annual Senior Walk. Photos
![Union Athletics will host a Pre-Participation Physical Night on May 5 from | 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the UMAC Arena. Cost is only $20 — no insurance needed! Physical are conducted by Union Athletic Training Center & Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma Note: Pay online by April 27 to skip the line at https://ok-union.intouchreceipting.com/]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745239735/unionpsorg/auvhgjxu3gybcdgwqqly/2025-04-21_7-47-27.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745239735/unionpsorg/auvhgjxu3gybcdgwqqly/2025-04-21_7-47-27.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745239735/unionpsorg/auvhgjxu3gybcdgwqqly/2025-04-21_7-47-27.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745239735/unionpsorg/auvhgjxu3gybcdgwqqly/2025-04-21_7-47-27.jpg","width":808}])
Union Athletics will host a Pre-Participation Physical Night on May 5 from | 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the UMAC Arena. Cost is only $20 — no insurance needed!
Union EDP Summer Camp registration is now open! Spots are limited. View enrollment information.
Union art teachers and students are finishing their presentations and art displays at the UMAC for tonight's opening of the Youtharts! Visual Arts Exhibition at the UMAC at 6 p.m. You can catch the show through Sunday, April 27.
![Union Girls Golf Team posefor picture after learning they are headed to state competition - the first time in four years.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745497887/unionpsorg/gqmah8ttlxetyxzgii50/492720078_122243173904182952_6014176751681072132_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745497887/unionpsorg/gqmah8ttlxetyxzgii50/492720078_122243173904182952_6014176751681072132_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745497887/unionpsorg/gqmah8ttlxetyxzgii50/492720078_122243173904182952_6014176751681072132_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745497887/unionpsorg/gqmah8ttlxetyxzgii50/492720078_122243173904182952_6014176751681072132_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745497887/unionpsorg/gqmah8ttlxetyxzgii50/492720078_122243173904182952_6014176751681072132_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745497887/unionpsorg/gqmah8ttlxetyxzgii50/492720078_122243173904182952_6014176751681072132_n.jpg","width":1616}])
Union Girls Golf is headed to State as a team for the first time in 4 years!
![Union Theatre has announced its auditions schedule for the coming year. Details. Auditions dates for the following incoming grades are: 8th Grade - May 8 9th Grade - May 5 10th-12th Grade - May 6]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745499410/unionpsorg/fngimmlb5rno6jzwdceu/2025-04-24_7-56-09.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745499410/unionpsorg/fngimmlb5rno6jzwdceu/2025-04-24_7-56-09.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745499410/unionpsorg/fngimmlb5rno6jzwdceu/2025-04-24_7-56-09.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745499410/unionpsorg/fngimmlb5rno6jzwdceu/2025-04-24_7-56-09.jpg","width":1075}])
Union Theatre has announced its auditions schedule for the coming year. Details.
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The school year is winding down, and the Oklahoma PTA wants to celebrate our PTA units and volunteers! Apply for awards. See post for links.
![Cherokee Nation's Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745413083/unionpsorg/b12lzvkdvtnlu62co8bu/2025-04-23_7-56-57.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745413083/unionpsorg/b12lzvkdvtnlu62co8bu/2025-04-23_7-56-57.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745413083/unionpsorg/b12lzvkdvtnlu62co8bu/2025-04-23_7-56-57.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745413083/unionpsorg/b12lzvkdvtnlu62co8bu/2025-04-23_7-56-57.jpg","width":1109}])
Applications are now open for the Cherokee Nation's Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.
![Thank you to all of our administrative professionals for your work to support Union Public Schools' mission of 100 percent graduation, college and career ready. You are appreciated!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745250975/unionpsorg/vbda08fab1vbv8cgxizf/2025-04-21_10-55-59.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745250975/unionpsorg/vbda08fab1vbv8cgxizf/2025-04-21_10-55-59.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745250975/unionpsorg/vbda08fab1vbv8cgxizf/2025-04-21_10-55-59.jpg","width":779}])
Thank you to all of our administrative professionals for your work to support Union Public Schools' mission of 100 percent graduation, college and career ready. Updated with more pictures!
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Don't forget to thank your school bus driver today! #SchoolBusDriversDay
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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.
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Union's effective Community Schools model means increased attendance, reduced mobility, & improved academic success because of our partnerships.
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