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UCPS Superintendent presents 2019-2020 Budget Proposal
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At the April 2 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan presented his proposed budget for 2019-2020. The three focus areas are Investing in Students, Investing in Employees and Investing in Our Future.
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Board of Education Policy Update
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At the March 5 Board of Education meeting, board members approved policies that include Grievance Procedure for Employees, Growth and Improvement Plans for Licensed Employees and more.
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Which school will win the Books and Brackets reading challenge?
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Congratulations to the following Elite Eight schools who will attend the April 5 Books and Brackets celebration at Wingate University: Antioch, Kensington, Marshville, New Salem, Shiloh, Stallings, Unionville and Wesley Chapel!
The competition is down to the final four schools: Kensington, Marshville, Stallings and Wesley Chapel. Stay tuned to find out which school will win the Books and Brackets championship!
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Union County College and Career Academy
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Next school year, a new high school program called the Union County College and Career Academy will be located at South Piedmont Community College. This program will offer a non-traditional setting and will focus on hands-on, activity-based instruction with problem-based learning.
Click the link below to view remarks about the academy. The presentation begins at the 36:30 mark.
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Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan is named a Superintendent to Watch by National School Public Relations Association
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On March 21, the National School Public Relations Association announced that Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan is being honored with a Superintendents to Watch Award. Dr. Houlihan is one of 14 superintendents nationwide and the only school system leader in North Carolina to receive the award this year.
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Check out what's happening at Hemby Bridge Elementary!
Students in Gwendalyn Iverson's third grade class created their own town using coding.
Click the tweet to see a short video of the students in action.
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Employee of the Month:
Jaquelle Parker
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Congratulations to Behavior Modification Technician Jaquelle Parker, the April 2019 Employee of the Month!
Jaquelle joined the staff at Marshville Elementary this school year after working as a math tutor last year.
During the April 2 Board of Education meeting, Jaquelle was praised for being a positive influence on students at Marshville Elementary.
"He’s ready and waiting at the buses each morning to greet students with a smile and a handshake," said Marshville Elementary Principal Janna Licata. "He helps lead our Men in the Making Club and our Ball Handling Club. He eats lunch with the fourth and fifth graders daily, goes to sporting events to support current and former students and is a role model in our community."
Congratulations, Jaquelle!
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School Spotlight: Piedmont High
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Suicide and suicide attempts are serious public health problems that transcend genders, ethnicities and area codes.
Yet, far too often teens find themselves struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety in silence because of pervasive stigmas and long-held misconceptions attached to mental health issues.
“At the time, I felt like I was all alone and I remember thinking that I can’t be the only one going through this,” Piedmont High senior Micah Fagala said. “So I wanted to create a space where people can’t be alone and we can talk and be open about it. There are more people going through this than you can imagine.”
With the support of her family, Piedmont High school leaders and the district’s Student Support Office, Micah created that safe space at her school: the Piedmont High Break the Silence Club.
Under the guidance of school counselors and club sponsors, Break the Silence is a student-led club that aims to remove stigmas associated with mental health. Club members also educate their peers and faculty on detecting suicide warning signs and how to recognize when a student may be going through their own bout with depression or anxiety.
During the past few weeks, the Break the Silence club has been featured on
WSOC
and
WCNC
. Learn more about the club, and its mission, by clicking the link below.
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Snazzy Traveler is the country's fastest growing wholesale travel benefits program. Savings are offered on hotels and resorts, major cruise lines, car rental locations and more.
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Gardner-Webb University offers several master's and doctoral degree programs in Executive Leadership, Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction and more. The programs can be taken in a blended format or online. Financial aid and "pay as you go" plans are available, and classes begin in August.
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Teacher Fair and Career Fair
Saturday, April 6
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Teacher Fair)
2 - 4 p.m. (Career Fair)
Weddington High
Intersession: Year-Round Schools
Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 26
Teacher of the Year Banquet
6 p.m., Tuesday, April 16
Rolling Hills Country Club, Monroe
Holiday: All Schools and Offices Closed
Friday, April 19
Spring Break
Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26
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