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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
![Snowy scene at the Union Education Service Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736449775/unionpsorg/xrisdoywbccospfe2zub/frozenUthumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736449775/unionpsorg/xrisdoywbccospfe2zub/frozenUthumb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736449775/unionpsorg/xrisdoywbccospfe2zub/frozenUthumb.png","width":527}])
All Union Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10, due to snow and deteriorating road conditions. All Union offices, including the Education Service Center, will be closed as well.
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Union Public Schools will host the Redhawks Robotics Rumble this Saturday at the Union 6th/7th Grade Center. The Redhawks Robotics Rumble is an elementary robotics competition where the top teams compete for the championship.
The all-day event starts when doors open at 8 a.m. and check-in and robotic inspections begin.
8:45 a.m. Inpection Closes (Al teams must be present)
9 a.m. Drivers Meeting & Opening Session
9:20 a.m. Skills Open & Interviews Begin
12:15 p.m. Luinch
12:45 p.m. Skills Close
1 p.m. Begin Practice / Qualifications Rounds Begin
3:30 p.m. Qualifing Matches End
3:50 p.m. Final Matches Begin
4:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
![McAuliffe Elementary teachers and staff get into the holiday spirit and welcome students by caroling in the hallways on the final morning before winter break!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734720745/unionpsorg/ciqcmvqfthw11dahkk4k/McAuliffeCarol.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734720745/unionpsorg/ciqcmvqfthw11dahkk4k/McAuliffeCarol.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734720745/unionpsorg/ciqcmvqfthw11dahkk4k/McAuliffeCarol.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734720745/unionpsorg/ciqcmvqfthw11dahkk4k/McAuliffeCarol.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734720745/unionpsorg/ciqcmvqfthw11dahkk4k/McAuliffeCarol.jpg","width":1303}])
McAuliffe Elementary teachers and staff get into the holiday spirit and welcome students by caroling in the hallways on the final morning before winter break!
![McAuliffe music teacher Angela Steinmitz with some of her 5th grade singers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734540121/unionpsorg/i6f2mumrkcp4nvwzpd8g/470580223_1162606825869460_2901601046900069388_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734540121/unionpsorg/i6f2mumrkcp4nvwzpd8g/470580223_1162606825869460_2901601046900069388_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734540121/unionpsorg/i6f2mumrkcp4nvwzpd8g/470580223_1162606825869460_2901601046900069388_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734540121/unionpsorg/i6f2mumrkcp4nvwzpd8g/470580223_1162606825869460_2901601046900069388_n.jpg","width":1000}])
McAuliffe 5th graders put on a wonderful Christmas program Tuesday afternoon, directed by music teacher Angela Steinmitz. View photos and videos.
![The Union U-Wear Spirit Store Christmas Sale is underway, now through December 20. All regular-priced items are 25 percent off. Stock up on your Union gear and shop early while supplies last!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":1080}])
The Union U-Wear Spirit Store Christmas Sale is underway, now through December 20. All regular-priced items are 25 percent off. Stock up on your Union gear and shop early while supplies last!
![Christmas scene with Union Schools logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":810}])
Union Public Schools will be closed December 23 through Friday, January 3, 2025. Students and teachers will return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025.
![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 open now through January 13, 2025 for Intramural Stunt, for Union girls in grades 4-7.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Carissa Ketchum-Gray]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733509230/unionpsorg/ynel9fggs2pgovvlubh6/DSC04669.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733509230/unionpsorg/ynel9fggs2pgovvlubh6/DSC04669.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733509230/unionpsorg/ynel9fggs2pgovvlubh6/DSC04669.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733509230/unionpsorg/ynel9fggs2pgovvlubh6/DSC04669.jpg","width":1000}])
Reading specialist Carissa Ketchum-Gray was named Teacher of the Year for McAuliffe Elementary.
![Union Bands wants to be your Holiday Gift Wrapping service this year and raised money for its program. WHEN: SATURDAY, DEC. 21, 2024 WHERE: UNION HIGH SCHOOL *USE EAST LOOP ENTRANCE OFF MINGO, FOLLOW SIGNAGE TIME: 9:00-2:00 (LAST DROP-OFF) PICK UP BY 3:30PM NO TIME FOR WRAPPING GIFTS? LET THE STUDENTS FROM UNION BAND HELP YOU! BRING US YOUR GIFTS TO DRESS UP FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. STUDENTS WILL WRAP YOUR GIFTS AND DECORATE WITH HANDMADE BOWS AND TAGS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734021899/unionpsorg/cxarqujlc3qv9cmfnv1p/2024-12-12_10-44-29.png","width":917}])
Union Bands wants to be your Holiday Gift Wrapping service this year and raised money for its program.
![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 December 9 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on the Long-Range Planning Committee, financial audit and more.
District News
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Special thanks to our Union Operations team (and Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker) for all of their hard work today clearing our parking lots, sidewalks and entryways! - Superintendent Dr. John Federline.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Jennifer Tempest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735832788/unionpsorg/tgadwfz4tlggf3tqxa0v/DSC02004.jpg","width":1000}])
Math teacher Jennifer Tempest was named Teacher of the Year for the Union High School Freshman Academy.
All Union Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10, due to snow and deteriorating road conditions. All Union offices, including the Education Service Center, will be closed as well.
All afterschool and evening activities at Union Public Schools have been cancelled today because of snowy and icy weather. However, EDP or Exended Day Program times will operate as normal.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Becky Davis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735832271/unionpsorg/ixhh8fxjg5vgb9fzopuf/DSC01846.jpg","width":1000}])
Math teacher Becky Davis was named Teacher of the Year for the Union 8th Grade Center.
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The Union Schools Education Foundation is delighted to present the Red, White, & Black Masquerade Gala,a party that promises to be full of mystery, fun, and excitement, and raise funds for Union Public Schools. The big event will be Saturday, May 3.
![Union Pubic Schools will host its Teacher of the year celebration at 9 a.m. Friday, Janury 17, at the Union Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. All of the Site Teachers of the Year will be recognized as Union announces its new District Teacher of the Year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736351637/unionpsorg/pdgskxhsduutgbpkrgla/2025-01-08_9-23-34.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736351637/unionpsorg/pdgskxhsduutgbpkrgla/2025-01-08_9-23-34.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736351637/unionpsorg/pdgskxhsduutgbpkrgla/2025-01-08_9-23-34.png","width":773}])
Union Pubic Schools will host its Teacher of the year celebration at 9 a.m. Friday, Janury 17, at the Union Performing Arts Center.
![600 WINS for Coach Rudy Garcia! 🏀✨ An incredible accomplishment tonight in Ponca City. Thank you for inspiring generations of student athletes. A true leader and legend in Union Athletics!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736346940/unionpsorg/w7dkys9gdsb28ndyhuff/472848241_122209125692182952_9191161204857736728_n.jpg","width":1616}])
Congratulations to Boys Head Basketball Coach Rudy Garcia on his 600th career victory!
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Clifton Durante]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735829923/unionpsorg/ozcfprp94wjaafeum2au/DSC02211.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735829923/unionpsorg/ozcfprp94wjaafeum2au/DSC02211.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735829923/unionpsorg/ozcfprp94wjaafeum2au/DSC02211.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735829923/unionpsorg/ozcfprp94wjaafeum2au/DSC02211.jpg","width":1000}])
Science and STEM teacher Clifton Durante was named Teacher of the Year for the Union 7th Grade Center.
Union Public Schools will host the Redhawks Robotics Rumble this Saturday at the Union 6th/7th Grade Center. The Redhawks Robotics Rumble is an elementary robotics competition where the top teams compete for the championship.
The all-day event starts when doors open at 8 a.m. and check-in and robotic inspections begin.
8:45 a.m. Inpection Closes (Al teams must be present)
9 a.m. Drivers Meeting & Opening Session
9:20 a.m. Skills Open & Interviews Begin
12:15 p.m. Luinch
12:45 p.m. Skills Close
1 p.m. Begin Practice / Qualifications Rounds Begin
3:30 p.m. Qualifing Matches End
3:50 p.m. Final Matches Begin
4:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
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