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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
![Union Varsity Highsteppers are planning a Girls Fun Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at Jarman Elementary School, 9015 E. 79th St. The event is geared to girls in pre-kindergarten through seventh grade.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726154029/unionpsorg/cq2cuasimmoc4tpokauk/459276147_1009997590921509_2399752655711842543_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726154029/unionpsorg/cq2cuasimmoc4tpokauk/459276147_1009997590921509_2399752655711842543_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726154029/unionpsorg/cq2cuasimmoc4tpokauk/459276147_1009997590921509_2399752655711842543_n.jpg","width":526}])
Union Varsity Highsteppers are planning a Girls Fun Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at Jarman Elementary School, 9015 E. 79th St. The event is geared to girls in pre-kindergarten through seventh grade.
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Last night, Union Varsity Pom hosted a youth clinic, and our young athletes are ready to shine! Catch their performance this Friday at 6:35 p.m. before the Backyard Bowl. You wont want to miss it!
![Mcauliffe art teacher Bryan Enos gives the class instructions on making paper]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725989414/unionpsorg/skdat8uvg1hqztlmpikc/2024-09-10_12-29-39.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725989414/unionpsorg/skdat8uvg1hqztlmpikc/2024-09-10_12-29-39.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725989414/unionpsorg/skdat8uvg1hqztlmpikc/2024-09-10_12-29-39.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725989414/unionpsorg/skdat8uvg1hqztlmpikc/2024-09-10_12-29-39.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725989414/unionpsorg/skdat8uvg1hqztlmpikc/2024-09-10_12-29-39.jpg","width":1246}])
Follow along in the fun as McAuliffe Elementary fifth grade students have the opportunity to make paper in Bryan Enos' art class, while also learning important lessons in teamwork. When the paper is done curing, the students plan to use it in another art project or writing assignment. Video
![Union Board of EducationL Srteve Nguyen, Dr. Chris McNeil, Stacey Roemerman, Heather McAdams and Joey Reyes.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718131928/unionpsorg/mns8wnxssunn0qq2xjoq/BoardPictemp.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718131928/unionpsorg/mns8wnxssunn0qq2xjoq/BoardPictemp.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718131928/unionpsorg/mns8wnxssunn0qq2xjoq/BoardPictemp.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718131928/unionpsorg/mns8wnxssunn0qq2xjoq/BoardPictemp.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718131928/unionpsorg/mns8wnxssunn0qq2xjoq/BoardPictemp.jpg","width":1229}])
A brief summary of the September 9 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on employee insurance, state college remediation rates and textbook purchases.
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The Union Youth Football Association reported on a number of youth football games over the weekend. See recaps.
![2024-25 Union Booster Club Financial Sanctioning Seminar Date/time: September 12 6 – 7:30 p.m. Board Room, Education Service Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724185255/unionpsorg/znlo1zv2nytlwkngcnvb/2024-08-20_15-20-18.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724185255/unionpsorg/znlo1zv2nytlwkngcnvb/2024-08-20_15-20-18.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724185255/unionpsorg/znlo1zv2nytlwkngcnvb/2024-08-20_15-20-18.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724185255/unionpsorg/znlo1zv2nytlwkngcnvb/2024-08-20_15-20-18.jpg","width":1098}])
This meeting is a required workshop for presidents and treasurers of all organizations who are requesting to be sanctioned or are sanctioned to operate outside of the school activity funds.
![McAuliffe Assistant Ashley Hamilton and Principal Jennifer McKnight hugs a group of students in the hallway.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725645508/unionpsorg/yxdc2ijkjuk06puhny6z/458761018_1072833578180119_737460487810280100_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725645508/unionpsorg/yxdc2ijkjuk06puhny6z/458761018_1072833578180119_737460487810280100_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725645508/unionpsorg/yxdc2ijkjuk06puhny6z/458761018_1072833578180119_737460487810280100_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725645508/unionpsorg/yxdc2ijkjuk06puhny6z/458761018_1072833578180119_737460487810280100_n.jpg","width":1000}])
Activities help keep McAuliffe students engaged - from soccer and basketball games in the gym to reading in the media center to painting medallions in art class.
![McAuliffe teacher Michelle Cagle and students hold up some of the supplies donated to their classroom by The Pencil Box.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725644530/unionpsorg/diqnak6nnko99rgdntzs/DSC02410.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725644530/unionpsorg/diqnak6nnko99rgdntzs/DSC02410.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725644530/unionpsorg/diqnak6nnko99rgdntzs/DSC02410.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725644530/unionpsorg/diqnak6nnko99rgdntzs/DSC02410.jpg","width":1000}])
The first grade class taught by Michelle Cagle would like to say "Thank You" to The Pencil Box for donating supplies to their classroom.
![Trophy with words Be Present To Win" with Union logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725564084/unionpsorg/klnzqyttvd3e1iqe7edx/AttendanceTrophy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725564084/unionpsorg/klnzqyttvd3e1iqe7edx/AttendanceTrophy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725564084/unionpsorg/klnzqyttvd3e1iqe7edx/AttendanceTrophy.png","width":754}])
Perhaps you have seen the social media posts or posters about lame excuses for not attending school. The campaign is part of Union Public Schools’ efforts to reduce truancy and engage students so that they attend school.
![Union Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":521}])
Registration is now open for Intramural Golf (Grades 2-6) and Tennis (1-5)! Don't miss out - join the fun and start your athletic journey today!
District News
![District News Thumbnail Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":800}])
With its chronic absenteeism rate still almost double compared to the pre-pandemic years, Union Public Schools is having conversations with parents, students, staff and the community about the need for consistent attendance.
![Word art that says "Become A Star Unit"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726153619/unionpsorg/i2iaeuwzaedpt4kqlkfl/2024-09-12_10-06-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726153619/unionpsorg/i2iaeuwzaedpt4kqlkfl/2024-09-12_10-06-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726153619/unionpsorg/i2iaeuwzaedpt4kqlkfl/2024-09-12_10-06-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726153619/unionpsorg/i2iaeuwzaedpt4kqlkfl/2024-09-12_10-06-10.jpg","width":1048}])
The Union PTA Council has announced a new incentive to encourage more activities and involvement in site PTA chapters.
![PTA Logo: Every Child. One Voice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701447471/unionpsorg/kfjqcghgsrsctl8idqy8/PTALogoArt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701447471/unionpsorg/kfjqcghgsrsctl8idqy8/PTALogoArt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701447471/unionpsorg/kfjqcghgsrsctl8idqy8/PTALogoArt.png","width":800}])
The Union PTA Council plans to promote civics this fall by bringing back the Redhawks Vote campaign – timely considering there is a presidential election this fall.
Many districts across the country are dealing with chronic absenteeism among students. Union Public Schools have just launched a new campaign to address the problem.
![Associate Superintendent Charlie Bushyhead & Winston Deeds]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726084455/unionpsorg/c538j3ca9ohy5cjcbzzu/2024-09-11_14-53-31.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726084455/unionpsorg/c538j3ca9ohy5cjcbzzu/2024-09-11_14-53-31.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726084455/unionpsorg/c538j3ca9ohy5cjcbzzu/2024-09-11_14-53-31.jpg","width":645}])
Fifty years ago, the number one television show was “All In the Family.” Audiences were laughing to “Blazing Saddles.” And Paul Anka had the biggest hit in the land with “(You’re) Having My Baby.”
And on September 3, 1974, Winston Deeds started working for Union Public Schools as a teacher. Today, he still works for Union as a bus driver and Union staff wanted to show their love for him.
![Poster at Union High School show "lame" excuses in an effort to thwart chronic absenteeism]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726080378/unionpsorg/nvsy7gvftacsr2wzyiph/Absenteeism-LameExcuses-BePresenttoWin00_02_58_37Still002.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726080378/unionpsorg/nvsy7gvftacsr2wzyiph/Absenteeism-LameExcuses-BePresenttoWin00_02_58_37Still002.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726080378/unionpsorg/nvsy7gvftacsr2wzyiph/Absenteeism-LameExcuses-BePresenttoWin00_02_58_37Still002.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726080378/unionpsorg/nvsy7gvftacsr2wzyiph/Absenteeism-LameExcuses-BePresenttoWin00_02_58_37Still002.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726080378/unionpsorg/nvsy7gvftacsr2wzyiph/Absenteeism-LameExcuses-BePresenttoWin00_02_58_37Still002.jpg","width":1423}])
Union Public Schools is launching a campaign called “Be Present to Win” to reduce chronic absenteeism, a problem that affects about 30 percent of the district’s student population.
![Union Head Football Coacj Kirk Fridrich Talks About Friday's MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726079713/unionpsorg/qvrtgaaw726a50dtrv42/459486853_927754056047221_8081286064562159146_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726079713/unionpsorg/qvrtgaaw726a50dtrv42/459486853_927754056047221_8081286064562159146_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726079713/unionpsorg/qvrtgaaw726a50dtrv42/459486853_927754056047221_8081286064562159146_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726079713/unionpsorg/qvrtgaaw726a50dtrv42/459486853_927754056047221_8081286064562159146_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726079713/unionpsorg/qvrtgaaw726a50dtrv42/459486853_927754056047221_8081286064562159146_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726079713/unionpsorg/qvrtgaaw726a50dtrv42/459486853_927754056047221_8081286064562159146_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Union Head Football Coach Kirk Fridrich and this year's Union Football Captains: Jesse Jones Jr, Shaker Reisig, Joshua Tiehi and JT Fridrich answered questions and posed for photos during today's MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl press conference.
![Students learn how electrical wiring works in a classroom setting with upright boards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726061183/unionpsorg/mvk4btv3tocatoe0yxkr/IMG_3027.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726061183/unionpsorg/mvk4btv3tocatoe0yxkr/IMG_3027.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726061183/unionpsorg/mvk4btv3tocatoe0yxkr/IMG_3027.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726061183/unionpsorg/mvk4btv3tocatoe0yxkr/IMG_3027.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726061183/unionpsorg/mvk4btv3tocatoe0yxkr/IMG_3027.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726061183/unionpsorg/mvk4btv3tocatoe0yxkr/IMG_3027.jpg","width":2200}])
Union has had a construction program for about five years. Still, there was a big push to get more students to learn specialized skills in electrical and air conditioning courses that would transfer to the workforce after graduation. See original story.
![Six seniors have been named 2024-2025 National Merit Semifinalists at Union High School, 6636 S. Mingo Road. They are pictured here with Principal Beau Brannon: left to right, Benjamin Tran, Davinia Devaraj, Red Khanal, Christina Tran, Ava Kinney, and Elisha Tyshchuk.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725993034/unionpsorg/bfdibegir8wfibd1tlbw/DSC03047.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725993034/unionpsorg/bfdibegir8wfibd1tlbw/DSC03047.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725993034/unionpsorg/bfdibegir8wfibd1tlbw/DSC03047.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725993034/unionpsorg/bfdibegir8wfibd1tlbw/DSC03047.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725993034/unionpsorg/bfdibegir8wfibd1tlbw/DSC03047.jpg","width":1500}])
Six seniors from Union High School have been named 2024-2025 National Merit Semifinalists! Congratulations!
A brief summary of the September 9 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on employee insurance, state college remediation rates and textbook purchases.
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