The City of Union has scheduled a Commission Meeting for Monday, October 7, 2024. The meeting will commence at 6:00 PM and will take place at the City building located at 1843 Bristow Drive. Interested parties can view the agenda by visiting https://cityofunionky.org/commission-meetings/.
For the 2022-23 school year, Gray Middle School experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with seven fewer students being enrolled.
As the holiday season nears, an opportunity arises to extend support and joy to students in need. This initiative invites individuals to provide gifts and assistance to those who might otherwise go without during this festive period.
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The Ryle Community is offering support to families in need during the holiday season. They invite those requiring assistance for their children to reach out by using a provided link, RHS Holiday Assistance 2024.
The city of Union office will be closed from noon on Friday, October 11, 2024. The closure extends through Monday, October 14, 2024, due to a holiday observance. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Dr. Terra Hancock has been appointed as the new superintendent of Union County Public Schools, following a decision by the Union County Board of Education during a special meeting on Wednesday evening. The board approved a four-year contract for Dr. Hancock, which will commence on July 1, 2024.
Students from grades 6 to 8 represented Italy and Australia at a recent Model United Nations conference held over three days in Louisville. The team received the Conference Life Award, which acknowledges their efforts in creating a positive atmosphere during the event.
At a recent Union County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Patricia Sheffer received "Exemplary" ratings in her final evaluation. This marked the end of her tenure as she is set to retire at the end of the month. The Board evaluated Mrs. Sheffer on seven standards: Strategic Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Cultural Leadership, Human Resource Leadership, Managerial Leadership, Collaborative Leadership, and Influential Leadership.
Join the annual tradition of supporting Villa education through the Thunder & Lightning raffle. This initiative benefits students, faculty, and staff by offering two $500 drawings each month from October 2024 to May 2025. Each ticket drawn will be returned to the hopper, allowing for eligibility in future drawings held on the second Monday of each month. Participants have a total of 16 chances to win up to $8,000. Tickets are priced at $50 each.
Dolly Parton visited Kentucky this week to mark the expansion of her Imagination Library into every county in the state. During her visit, she met with representatives from local Imagination Library programs to emphasize the importance of growing the initiative. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library offers a free book each month to children from birth to age five, aiming to foster a love for reading and enhance early literacy skills among preschoolers.
Morganfield Elementary School and Union County High School will offer free summer meals to children aged 18 and under. The program at Morganfield Elementary runs from June 3rd to June 30th, while Union County High School's program operates from June 3rd to June 14th.
She is a Platinum winner in the 2024 National French Contest. A Platinum winner is the highest award in the Le Grand Concours. The award includes a platinum medal, a plaque for the student, and a Lauréat national certificate.
We invite you to "Be Our Guest" and attend Villa's spring musical. The high school and junior high students will perform in this classic tale. The musical will run from March 14-17. Tickets can be purchased at https://vma.booktix.net/.
Villa Madonna Academy High School and Junior High recently hosted an open house event, inviting prospective students and their families to explore the educational opportunities available for grades 7-12. The event took place on Sunday, October 13, from 1 to 3 P.M.
Shane Bosaw, the Director of Food Services at Union County Public Schools, took part in a training session for new food service directors in Frankfort this week. The Kentucky Department of Education invited him to join the event, seeking experienced directors who successfully manage their programs to share insights with newcomers to the director role.
Union County Public Schools has announced that five of its schools have been recognized as America's Healthiest Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The honored institutions include Morganfield Elementary, Sturgis Elementary, Uniontown Elementary, Union County Middle School, and Union County High School. These schools are among 879 nationwide to receive this recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Villa Madonna's Center Building is undergoing significant renovations, with crews actively working to complete the project. The building will accommodate grades K-6 and Villa Madonna Montessori once finished.
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