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Rules Modified for Substitute Teachers; Classes Scheduled To Obtain Authorization Due to an expected shortage of teachers and substitute teachers, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a Proclamation July 17, 2020, that modified the rules for current and prospective individuals interested in working as substitute teachers in Iowa school districts. Those who currently hold a Substitute Authorization …

The La Porte-Dysart FFA is once again holding its annual Fruit, Meat, and Cheese fundraiser from Monday, October 11 through Monday, November 8. Please reach out to any FFA member or contact that High School at 319-342-2697 to place your order! As in years past the fruit is from Minntex and features Texas Red Grapefruit, …

Beginning November 1, 2021, the member schools of the North Iowa Cedar League have voted to begin charging an admission fee of $3 for adults for all junior high athletic events. Additionally, the conference will charge $5 for adults and students for all non-varsity athletic events, including junior varsity and freshman competitions. Revenue generated from …

Families of current 7th-8th graders, We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C. and Mt. Vernon on July 20th-23rd, 2022. Please join us on Monday, Sept. 20th at 7:00 pm via Livestream for a 25-minute informational meeting where each traveler will …

Over the summer, Geater Machining and Manufacturing, located in Independence, IA, worked on Union High School’s milling machine that Mr. Loftus took to them this Spring to get fixed up. Before, the milling machine had cracked handles, a feed table with a motor that didn’t run, and overall needed some TLC. Now, Union’s milling machine …

We have exciting news about a brand-new app from jmc! The jmc Family app is designed to help families and schools collaborate and communicate by offering a 360º view of your student’s academic and extracurricular world. The jmc Family app will allow you to View student grades and set alerts Check meal balances and add …

We are excited to welcome back our students to the new school year 2021-2022.  Listed below are events that we have planned to transition and ease students and parents into the school year and in preparation of the first day of school on Monday, August 23 for Dysart-Genesao and La Porte City Elementary buildings.   …

The USDA has issued nationwide waivers allowing schools to operate the Seamless Summer Option during the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Union Community Schools has elected to participate in the Seamless Summer Option during this time. Free meals will be provided to ALL enrolled children and Applications for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk will not …

On Monday evening, July 19, the fire departments from La Porte City and Dysart, had the unique opportunity to be able to practice their emergency training with a school bus. Several hands-on scenarios were played out offering invaluable experience for our firefighters in the event of a school bus emergency. The bus was donated to …

Online registration for the 2021-2022 school year will open on August 2nd.  In-person registration day is August 11th. In-person registration is done at the building your student will be attending. Kiosks will be set up at each location. First day of classes for students is Monday, August 23rd. 2021 – 2022 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For Sale: Union CSD is accepting sealed bids for the following: 22-year-old Yamaha drumline: 5-14” snare drums, 4 bass drums (18”, 20”, 22”, 24”). Heads are 10 years old, bass drum heads are in excellent condition, snare heads are in adequate condition. Carriers are in rough condition. Selling as is. Sealed bids will be accepted in the …

The 2021- -2022 school supply lists are now available! Click below to view the school supply lists for your students school. Feel free to print as needed. 2021-2022 Supply List – DG Elementary 2021-2022 Supply List – LPC Elementary 2021-2022 Supply List – Middle School

Union Community Schools is accepting bids for Milk and Bread until June 4. For more information, contact Tina Hanna at t_hanna@union.k12.ia.us or (319) 404-3957.