Monroe, NC (May 20, 2021) - The Union Academy FFA Meats Evaluation Team competed in the NC State FFA Meat Evaluation Career Development Events. Students/teams (from across the state) had to identify over 100 retail cuts of beef, lamb and pork. They also had to place a class of ribeye steaks based on both quality and yield. Finally, students had to take a comprehensive exam on Meat Storage and Handling, Meat Cookery Methods, Live Animal Care and Handling, Meat Purchasing, and Legislative History.

Monroe, NC (May 11, 2021) - Character.org announced today that Union Academy (UA) has once again earned recognition as a National School of Character. Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools and communities, certified 47 schools and 1 district as National Schools of Character. UA was the only school in North Carolina to earn the national distinction.

Friday, May 14, 2021 - Mrs. Sherryann V. Sylvestre has accepted the newly created position of Dean of Curriculum, Assessment, and Inclusion (K-12).

March 18, 2021 will be a Remote Learning Day for ALL K-12 students due to the prediction of severe weather in our area. All other activities are canceled.

Monroe, NC, March 9, 2021 – National Beta members from Union Academy are celebrating their recent participation in the North Carolina Senior Virtual State Convention. They announced this week that Isaac Williams placed 3rd in the Agriscience (11th grade) competition.

By Katie Tohill - 10th grade

Ashburn, VA – 2021 – The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Union Academy the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE).

February 5, 2021 - The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Union Academy for excellence in communications. Communications Director Jennifer Sutton Smith earned a total of 11 Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication. NCSPRA presented the awards during a virtual ceremony on February 5, 2021.