March 28, 2023

Next Stop: Teach UCPS – a Partnership with UCPS, South Piedmont Community College, and Wingate University

Like many school districts across the nation, Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is struggling to fill vacant teacher positions. A report released Feb. 1 by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows that there are nearly 5,500 instructional vacancies statewide. Through an innovative partnership with Wingate University and South Piedmont Community College (SPCC), UCPS…

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March 15, 2023

CTE Summer Camp Registration is Now Open

CTE Summer Camp registration for middle and high school camps is now open. Visit https://ucpscte.org/summer-camps/ for more information and to access the registration form.

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March 07, 2023

CATA students compete in VEX State Robotics Competition

Two Central Academy of Technology and Art teams participated in two state qualification events and was selected to go to the NC VEX State Championship in Concord, NC this past Saturday, March 4,2023. The two teams were: Janksters – Won Sportsmanship Award Bryce Taylor Aaron Johnson Hayden Oles W.I.S.T. Women In Stem & Tim Lily…

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March 06, 2023

Congratulations to Cuthbertson High School Video Production Teacher TJ Kohlbrenner – 2023 CTE Teacher of the Year

On March 6, 2023, Thomas Kohlbrenner was name the Union County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year.  Congratulations to Mr. Kohlbrenner and the other finalists.  

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March 03, 2023

CATA students visit Collins Aerospace. Thank you @CollinsAero

On February 23rd CATA’s Project Lead the Way Aerospace Engineering class had the privilege of touring Collins Aerospace Monroe and participating in their National Engineer Week while there. The students were able to tour the facility and learn first hand about what they do each day. Our students also participated in a paper airplane creation…

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March 02, 2023

Sun Valley High students visit Collins Aerospace. Thank you @CollinsAero!

  Students in Dr. Vivian’s Aerospace academy was offered an exclusive opportunity to visit Collins Aerospace Engineering Facility.  Students were given a 30–40-minute tour of the entire facility with an overview of logistics for each department. Employees linked instructional content to industry-based expectations that capitalized on the significance of each building block of equipment production…

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March 01, 2023

Congrats to SVHS DECA chapter for being recognized as a NC Chapter of Distinction

SVHS DECA Chapter was recognized with a plaque as a “NC Chapter of Distinction.” SVHS DECA also achieved THRIVE level for the Chapter Campaigns. State Finalists: Glen Maflin and Katie Rhodes: 4th overall in Sports Team Decision Making Event, Role Play Finalist, and Written Test Finalist Tanner Huntley-5th overall in Accounting Applications Event Pablo Fernandez…

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February 27, 2023

Congrats to Cuthbertson High’s big showing at this year’s DECA state competition

Congratulations to this year’s CHS’ DECA chapter for bringing home the most medalists in CHS DECA history. Over 4700 kids from all over North Carolina that make up DECA HS chapters competed at the Koury Convention Center. With even the top-notch competition from larger chapters, our CHS DECA kids definitely upped their game! 6 Top…

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February 27, 2023

Congrats to Parkwood High’s FCCLA for their results in this year’s state Culinary competition

The PWHS FCCLA Culinary students had a wonderful day yesterday at JWU Charlotte competing in both the Culinary Arts Competition and then the Baking & Pastry  Competition!  Allie Lehan earned a silver medal in Baking & Pastry and overall came in 3rd place in the State!  She qualifies to compete at the FCCLA National Convention…

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February 25, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 CTE Teacher of the Year Finalists

For the second year, North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) is going to recognize a NC State CTE Teacher of the Year. To begin to get a list of deserving teachers, each high school and middle school in UCPS named a CTE Teacher of the Year nominee. Much like the UCPS Teacher of the…

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