Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer As you walk in the big glass doors, you enter the spacious lobby. On your left, you see students lifting weights as if they’re bodybuilders and above you see an occasional faculty member walking on the track. The new fitness center is up and running as it opened officially last Friday.... Continue Reading →
Technology benefits students in the classroom
Technology not just at home but in the classroom Josh Dominguez, Staff Writer This month’s Union County Public School Board meeting was hosted at Cuthbertson High School. Cuthbertson has made it a point to prove technology has been emphasized over the years in schools as a learning tool to help students. Cuthbertson High School has... Continue Reading →
School bus driver shortage becomes problem in Union County
School Board Members set to discuss issues for parents and students in UCPS system. Sara Gunter, Staff Writer Here in Union County there are over 10 public schools in the School System. This many schools means a high number of students, 31,000 to be exact. With that many schools and students comes a potential for... Continue Reading →
UCPS makes changes to mobile app
Union County Public Schools Launches New and Improved Mobile App Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Union County, N.C. --- Finally, connectivity has reached Union County Public Schools in the 21st century. The new and approved UCPS app is now available for students, parents, teachers, staff and administration and it’s FREE! This will allow users to stay... Continue Reading →
Forest Hills Teacher Recognized by UCPS Board of Education
Teacher brings new ideas from Washington after receiving an award. Robert Gay, Staff Writer Lauren Baucom, a science teacher at Forest Hills High School, addressed Union County Board of Education members last week during the monthly school board meeting on Oct. 4. Baucom, was present at the meeting to receive recognition from board members after... Continue Reading →