Student Activities
Union leaders encourage students at each grade level to participate in organized activities whether they are school-sponsored such as Student Council or an organization like Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
- Sports
- Clubs
- Spirit - Cheer, pom, dance teams
- Instrumental music, including orchestra and band.
- Drama
- Choral Groups
- Go Crew (6th Grade)
- Student Council and Leadership activities
- Character Counts - In an effort to encourage the development of moral character in students, Union Public Schools has incorporated the Character Counts! program into its educational curriculum. Developed by the, the Character Counts! program is based on six core values, or "Pillars of Character": respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, caring and citizenship.
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