Welcome to this special July edition of UCPS Snapshots!
The purpose of this edition is to inform you about a few important district updates and reminders.
Masks will be optional for UCPS students and staff
At the July 13 meeting, the Board of Education voted to make masks optional for students and staff, on all school campuses, effective Aug. 1.

For an additional update on this topic, click on this link and scroll to 1:22:25.
Board of Education extends
Dr. Houlihan’s contract
The Union County Board of Education voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan’s contract until June 30, 2025. The vote took place at the July 13 meeting in open session. 

Dr. Houlihan, who was appointed in 2016, was commended for his leadership efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Board members spoke about the challenges Union County Public Schools faced with opening schools in a safe manner and offering a virtual academy for K-12 students. 

Click here to learn more.
UCPS staff provides update on CAC-Diversity recommendations
During the July 13 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan and senior leaders provided an update on the CAC-Diversity recommendations.

The report provided the board with an analysis of recommendations submitted, proposed actions and a timeline for moving forward.

To view the presentation, click here. To view the staff's presentation at the July 13 Board of Education meeting, click here and scroll to 1:24:00.
Welcome to the Class of 2034!
Union County Public Schools (UCPS) kindergarten registration is now open for the 2021-2022 school year. Union County parents of children who will be five years old on or before Aug. 31, 2021, are encouraged to enroll students through Scribbles, the district’s online enrollment portal. Families can access Scribbles by clicking here or visiting the UCPS Kindergarten Registration webpage.

To see a list of items you need for registration and frequently asked questions, visit this page.
Mark Your Calendar
  • July 19 - First day of school for Wolfe School
  • July 29 – Last day of Summer Learning Camp and Mobile Book Bus
  • Aug. 3 - First day of school for Union County Early College
  • Aug. 23 - First day of school for UCPS (traditional calendar)