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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
![Happy Thanksgiving! School Closed Nov. 24-28]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763392870/unionpsorg/fqb4fytkp71hrvsu6rbs/583923317_1415836499926709_7217082687238435937_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763392870/unionpsorg/fqb4fytkp71hrvsu6rbs/583923317_1415836499926709_7217082687238435937_n.jpg","width":408}])
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, November 24, through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving break.
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In a first reading, the Board of Education considered several revisions to school policies on Monday, November 10.
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The Support Employee Peer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce October Support Employee winners!
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Union Public Schools has announced its 2025-2026 School Site Teachers of the Year.
![McAuliffe 4th Graders Lead Veterans Day Tribute]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762895592/unionpsorg/cjaximpxjdlsgsgeuuy6/DSC08380.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762895592/unionpsorg/cjaximpxjdlsgsgeuuy6/DSC08380.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762895592/unionpsorg/cjaximpxjdlsgsgeuuy6/DSC08380.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762895592/unionpsorg/cjaximpxjdlsgsgeuuy6/DSC08380.jpg","width":1000}])
McAuliffe fourth graders, under the direction of music teacher Angela Steinmitz, honored veterans today with a music assembly.
A brief summary of the November 10 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on proposed policy changes, long-range planning and more.
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Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service and all that you did for our country.
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Video: Check out a performance from McAuliffe Elementary second graders as they play the part of secret agents while hosting the school's Leadership Assembly this month, celebrating classroom leaders that stay focused until their mission is complete.
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Union 8th Grade: Our middle school musical was a huge success! "Beauty and the Beast Jr." will run for 2 more showings Friday and Saturday!
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Beauty and the Beast Jr. lit up the stage in early parent shows, and the cheers were everything. Now it's showtime for the whole community.
District News
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, November 24, through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving break.
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Union's Native American program will conduct two public meetings concerning Indian student programs Tuesday, November 18 at the Union 8th Grade Center, 6501 S. Garnett.
In a first reading, the Board of Education considered several revisions to school policies on Monday, November 10.
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Retired Native American Educator Jane Elkins Honored As National At-Large Region Teacher Of The Year
Jane Elkins, Union Native American Education Program teacher who retired in June 2025 was honored the evening of November 10 in Denver.
The Support Employee Peer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce October Support Employee winners!
Union Public Schools has announced its 2025-2026 School Site Teachers of the Year.
A brief summary of the November 10 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on proposed policy changes, long-range planning and more.
Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service and all that you did for our country.
Attention Union teachers: We are thrilled to release the 2025-2026 Union Teacher Empowerment Program application.
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Mark your calendars! Union Schools Education Foundation presents the 34th Annual Dinner & Auction ... Boots and Buckles Bash! on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at River Spirit Resort.
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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