November 21, 2019

Thank You to All Who Came to the 3rd Annual UCPS High School Program Expo

On Saturday, programs from across Union County Public Schools were on hand to show off all the options for high school students in UCPS. Close to 1ooo students, parents, guardians, and other family members attended. Below is a list of many of the things they saw. For more information about CTE Pathways and Academies, check…

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November 20, 2019

Scott Clark’s Director of Business Operations, Ryan Fay, Speaks to UCPS Marketing Students

Ryan Fay, Director of Business Operations for Scott Clark Auto Group offered to speak to UCPS High School Marketing classes and our teachers were thrilled to bring this opportunity to their students.  Mr. Fay spoke to students at Cuthbertson High, Marvin Ridge High, Monroe High, Porter Ridge High, and Weddington High.  His presentation was not…

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November 19, 2019

Duke Energy Demonstrates Drones at Sun Valley Middle School

On November 15th Mr. Phillip Kanagy and Mr. Brain Williams from Duke Energy came to Sun Valley Middle School.  They presented to the Flight and Space/3D Printing classes about the Drone Program Duke Energy has developed over the last 3 years.  They spoke about how the Energy company utilized the drones in Puerto Rico to…

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November 13, 2019

Parkwood Clean Energy students and AP Environment Science Students Team Up to Visit Lancaster County (SC) Water Treatment Plant

  The SREB Clean Energy students and AP Environmental Science students from Parkwood High School took a trip to the Lancaster County Wastewater Treatment Plant on Friday, Oct 25th. This trip enabled the students in Clean Energy to collaborate with students in AP Environmental Science, in a cross-curricular setting allowing both classes to to see…

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October 29, 2019

Trade Internship Opportunity With Builders Bridge

Trade Internship Opportunity with Builders Bridge   In conjunction with Free College Application Week, students had a chance to meet with Ms. Whitney Higgins from True Homes’ Builders Bridge program. The Builders Bridge program’s mission is to “create a synergistic and sustainable network through the local homebuilding community that collaborates with schools, churches, community organizations, non-profits,…

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October 04, 2019

Parkwood, Piedmont, Weddington, and Marvin Ridge High Schools Take Home Top Honors at the Holiday Bake Shop

This year’s Holiday Bake Shop was a great success. Students from across Union County Public Schools made desserts to compete in four categories: Bars, Candies, Cakes & Breads, and Cookies, as well as selling them to the public during the City of Monroe’s Tree Lighting event on Saturday evening. Below are the winners:    …

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October 03, 2019

Porter Ridge High School’s Public Safety Speakers Teach About Real World Careers

Public Safety: guest speakers teach about real world careers New Public Safety teacher, Patrick Raynor, is connecting real world careers with the content of his Public Safety course by inviting guest speakers who not only present information about career requirements and available jobs, but also bring their equipment and vehicles. So far this school year,…

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September 18, 2019

Make It In Union County Manufacturing Awareness Week

Make It In Union County Manufacturing Awareness Week is the week of September 30th. There will be industry tours for students and parents, guest speakers in schools, and the Make It In Union County Showcase. Prizes will be awarded to the schools with the most participation in middle and high school divisions. Winners of the…

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September 11, 2019

FHHS Automotive Program Continues to Grow Through Initiative with the Community Shelter of Union County

Forest Hills High School has proven their dedication to their automotive repair program which started in the 2015/2016 with educator William Books.  A new auto repair teaching facility was completed at the end of 2016 and as of the 2019-2020 school year added a second auto repair educator Rocky Mills. The UCPS Forest Hills High…

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August 19, 2019

Where Are They Now: MRHS Graduate Lori Riendeau Pursues Passion for Film Editing at ABC News

If there’s one thing Lori Riendeau knows, it’s the importance of taking advantage of opportunities that can help you grow your skill set. Five years ago, Lori was a Marvin Ridge High student taking Film Production classes offered through the district’s Career Readiness department. She learned early on that she had a passion for film…

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