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Posted on: July 24, 2019
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School supply lists for the 2019-2020 school year are now available. Please click on the links below to view/save or print your supply lists. LPC Supply List 19-20 DG Elementary School Supply List 2019-2020 UMS Supply List 19-20

Healthier Awards
Posted on: July 2, 2019
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Iowa Department of Education officials presented Union Community School District four Bronze HealthierUS School Challenge Awards at the Iowa Department of Education’s annual School Nutrition Manager’s Update held in Ankeny on Thursday, June 27th. “Union Community School District’s achievement demonstrates the commitment to create and maintain a healthy school environment by promoting good nutrition and …

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Posted on: June 13, 2019
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Senior students who received scholarships
Posted on: June 4, 2019
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Forty Union High School graduating seniors were recipients of more than $70,000 in scholarships from local and regional contributors during the May Senior Recognition Night event. Congratulations to those who received scholarships, and a heartfelt thank you to those generous individuals, organizations and businesses who continue to support our students.  

Posted on: May 24, 2019
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Congratulations to Union Senior – Silver Schmitz, son of Mark and Krystal, who has committed to Wartburg College where he plans to continue his education and football career. Schmitz had 37 receptions for 381 yds and 3 TDs this fall for the Knights. Wartburg is a member of the NCAA III Iowa Conference. For more …

Posted on: May 24, 2019
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We are excited to announce Union’s next head football coach Jared Pospisil! Jared has a resume’ of success and an excellent ability to connect with young men. He was the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator of the 2011 3A state championship team. Please make sure you give him shout next time you see him. …

Student actors during “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” production
Posted on: May 13, 2019
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Union High School’s spring musical production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” recently was informed by the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards that they are the recipients of 11 awards for this year’s production. This is the 2nd year in a row Union High School has received this record number of awards from …

Posted on: April 12, 2019
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On March 27, 2019, the Union Community School District Board of Directors approved the 2019-2020 Instructional Calendar. The first day of school for students this fall will be Friday, August 23. The calendar also includes breaks at Thanksgiving from November 27 through the 29th; another break for winter scheduled for December 23rd through the 3rd …

Matt Carlson with saxophone
Posted on: April 8, 2019
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The Union Middle School Band Program is proud to announce Matt Carlson as recipient of the honor of participating in the All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band that performs at the Iowa Bandmaster’s Conference in May 2019. Baritone saxophone player, Matt Carlson, son of Reid and Steph Carlson of LaPorte City, earned this honor by preparing …

Posted on: March 29, 2019
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For over twenty years, Union High School has been conducting a short-term exchange with German schools. Every two years the German students come to Union and, in the alternate years, some UHS German students make a trip to Germany and, sometimes, to other German-speaking countries. While visiting the school, the students live with families from …

Soap Donations Needed
Posted on: March 28, 2019
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We are in need of soap and deodorant donations! DG, LPC Elementary, UMS and UHS are asking for donations of hotel samples or purchased hygiene products of soap and deodorant for students in need. Donations may be left in any of the school offices throughout this school year and the coming school years. Please help …

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Posted on: March 7, 2019
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The school asks for so much support from our community for school projects, we would like to give back and support the community. All of the district uses the trail and many times it is used for school activities. Please support them in their effort to replace the bridge. The Wolf Creek Trail Bridge Committee …

Posted on: March 1, 2019
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colours” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Its family-friendly story, familiar themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous stagings. According to the …

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Posted on: February 22, 2019
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UCSD Middle School HVAC and Lighting Improvements Notice is hereby given that the Owner, 200 Adams Street, La Porte City, Iowa invites contractors to submit bids for this project and that a public hearing will be held on the on the project. For complete project details view the Middle School HVAC and Lighting Improvements Bid

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Posted on: December 26, 2018
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Seven students from the Union Middle School Band program were chosen to participate in the NEIBA Honor Band held at Oelwein High School on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.  Students chosen for honor band were Miya Uchiyama-Hansen, eighth grade daughter of Steve and Yumiko Uchiyama-Hansen of LaPorte City, Amy Caughron, eighth grade daughter of Jeff Paine …