Union Middle School 6-8

Welcome to Union Middle School!  We are located in Dysart, Iowa, and serve 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students from the communities of Dysart and La Porte City.

UMS offers a strong curriculum with many different exploratory classes to spark the interests of various students.  We are 1:1 with Chromebooks for all students and staff, and we encourage the use of technology in the classrooms.

Union Middle School is a Capturing Kids Hearts school and has been awarded the prestigious Capturing Kids' Hearts Rising Star School designation for the 2023-2024 academic year. This honor recognizes the school's exceptional commitment to building positive relationships and creating a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Our co-curricular and extracurricular activities include chorus, band, dance team, cheerleading, Silver Cord (community service volunteer program), Talented and Gifted, robotics, Mathcounts, football, volleyball, cross country, wrestling, basketball, track, tennis, softball, & baseball.

Two goals that we strive for each year with our students are to:

  • Be the best middle school in the state (attendance, behavior, testing, etc.)
  • Always act like a Knight!

We are Union Proud!  Go Knights!