Written by Caroline Seaford (10th grade)

“A few years ago, something happened. Someone kicked a pumpkin off of my porch, and then I got the idea. It was The Day the Pumpkin Flew.” -Emily Mingledorff

BOO BASH is BACK (October 30)! We know you've all missed this fantastic event, so we anticipate a lot of families will participate. More information will be coming about BOO BASH.

Join Mr. Marshall for coffee on September 16. Registration is required.

Mark your calendar for CHARACTER DAY! Joe Beckman is returning to share his message about the importance of human connection.

Spirit Week is a week long event and a UA TRADITION! Start planning how you will show your UA Spirit!

We’ve all been the new kid. Whether it’s at school, a job, or a social event, being the new person makes us all a little nervous and unsure of ourselves until the moment someone invites us into the circle. That’s exactly what Mrs. Rushing’s 7th grade homeroom did for Mr. Broome and Mrs. Byrd last week. They opened their classroom door and welcomed the new principals into the UA family.

Union Academy is committed to reaching the needs of the whole child- academically, socially, and emotionally. This year, we have partnered with Atrium Health and have on staff a fully licensed School-Based Therapist.

Union Academy is proud to announce that the Beta Club is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. UA currently has 110 members and will add more this year.

August 4, 2021 - The UA 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl Teams competed at the NC State 4-H Livestock Championships held in Raleigh, NC July 29-31. Union Academy fielded one Senior Team of four students (aged 14-19), one intermediate team of three students (aged 11-13) and two lower school students (aged 8-10) who competed as individual competitors in the Junior Division. The Senior Team was composed of Kaleb Pope, Cade Stegall, Elijah Williams and Trey Howey. Isaac Williams competed as an individual competitor in the Senior Division. The Intermediate Team was composed of Aubrey Mekus, Kaylee Keeter and Cianna Delia. Lacie Alexander and Colton Alexander competed as individual competitors in the Junior Division.

August 4, 2021 - The Union Academy soccer teams have been recognized with Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Awards by United Soccer Coaches. The Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award was created to recognize teams that exhibit fair play, sporting behavior, and adherence to the laws of the game.