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The mission of the Union School District, in harmony with our community, is to educate and empower students to become continuous learners in an environment which ensures that each student gains knowledge and skills, self-motivation and related positive attitudes necessary to compete equitably with peers locally and globally towards meaningful and productive lives.
Union School District has recently become aware of a social media post alleging that a Union High School student made a threat to shoot other school students and that the District failed to communicate with the families involved.
We want to provide accurate information and reassure our community.
The District was not initially made aware of this situation. Once district officials learned of the alleged concern which occurred off school property, through indirect communication, we immediately initiated an investigation, contacted the families of the students involved, and notified appropriate law enforcement authorities.
In addition, precautionary safety measures were implemented, and the alleged preteen student involved was not permitted on school property during the investigation to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
At this time, the situation has been addressed appropriately.
Union School District takes all threats seriously. Whenever a threat is reported to school personnel, our trained threat assessment team:
- Quickly evaluates the situation
- Takes appropriate action
- Communicates with families involved
It is important for our community to understand that if the school has not initiated communication regarding a situation, it is likely because the concern has not been reported to us and we are unaware. We strongly encourage all students, parents, and community members to report any safety concerns immediately to school officials. Sharing information solely through social media is not an effective way to ensure student safety and may delay our ability to respond promptly.
The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership in keeping our schools safe. If you have information related to school safety concerns, please contact your child’s school office or district administration immediately.
Sincerely,
Dr. John Kimmel
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 Notice Threat.pdf | 494 kB | 03-20-2026 14:43 |
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| 2026-2027 School Calendar.pdf | 44 kB | 02-20-2026 09:18 |
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Dear Parents/Guardians, We have important information to share with you from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on PSSA testing for the 2025-26 school year. Testing will begin at 9:00 am for grades 3rd – 5th Please be mindful when making appointments for your child during our testing window. Please reach out if you know your child will be absent on a test date so we can make arrangements for them to complete their testing at another time. Union School District offers a free breakfast to ALL students so please encourage your child to eat breakfast every morning and to also get a good night’s sleep! Sincerely, Melissa Anderson, Elementary School Counselor (K-6) PSSA School Assessment Coordinator 814-745-2152 ext. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dear Parents/Guardians, We have important information to share with you from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on PSSA testing for the 2025-26 school year. Testing will begin at 9:00 am for grades 3rd – 5th Please be mindful when making appointments for your child during our testing window. Please reach out if you know your child will be absent on a test date so we can make arrangements for them to complete their testing at another time. Union School District offers a free breakfast to ALL students so please encourage your child to eat breakfast every morning and to also get a good night’s sleep! Sincerely, Melissa Anderson, Elementary School Counselor (K-6) PSSA School Assessment Coordinator 814-745-2152 ext. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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| sesPssa.pdf | 48 kB | 01-22-2026 09:16 |
Union School District is conducting a survey to determine the number of children eligible to enter kindergarten at Sligo Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have a kindergarten age child, please complete the attachment below. To enroll in kindergarten a child must be 5 years of age on or before July 2, 2026.
A Parent Orientation Meeting will be held in the cafeteria at Sligo Elementary School on Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for parents/guardians. Parents will have an opportunity to meet the principal, school nurse, kindergarten teachers, special education director, and transportation director. Parents may also schedule an appointment for the screening process, which will occur on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and Friday, April 24, 2026.
If you have a kindergarten age child, please complete the attachment below. To enroll in kindergarten a child must be 5 years of age on or before July 2, 2026.
A Parent Orientation Meeting will be held in the cafeteria at Sligo Elementary School on Wednesday, April 1 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for parents/guardians. Parents will have an opportunity to meet the principal, school nurse, kindergarten teachers, special education director, and transportation director. Parents may also schedule an appointment for the screening process, which will occur on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and Friday, April 24, 2026.
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| Kindergarten Survey.pdf | 237 kB | 01-14-2026 11:39 |
| Required Immunizations.pdf | 301 kB | 01-14-2026 11:39 |
July 31, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I would like to welcome you and your child(ren) to the 2025-26 school year at Union High School. I have no doubt that this upcoming school year will be an enjoyable experience that is full of learning and memorable moments. We want to welcome you all to another great school year at Union.
School will start for all students in the Union School District on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Student schedules are available via FOCUS. Remember, all schedule changes must be completed prior to the start of the school year. Contact Mrs. Rupp in the guidance office if you have any questions or concerns.
Sixth Grade Orientation and Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 19th. All sixth-grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend a presentation in the cafeteria beginning at 2:00. Doors open at 1:30. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an open house beginning at 2:30 to meet their teachers and tour the building. The open house ends at 3:00.
Dear Parents/Guardians of students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades, and any new students to the Union School District.
As a reminder, the Pennsylvania Department of Health requires that students entering Kindergarten at Sligo Elementary receive the State required immunizations for entry into school. This information was in your child's registration packet that was received in the spring. Proof of immunizations must be received by the th day of school, which is August 26, 2025.
For students at Union High School, letters were sent home in May notifying parents/guardians of incoming 7th and 12th graders, who have not previously submitted verification of the required immunizations. If you are unsure if your child is up to date on their vaccines, please contact their PCP for verification prior to the start of the upcoming school year.
Students entering 7th grade, must receive the TDAP vaccine and the first Meningitis Vaccine (MCV).
Students entering 12th grade are required to have the second MCV vaccine.
Per Pennsylvania School Health Law, verification of immunizations must be received for entry in these grades, or students risk exclusion from attending classes and any extracurricular activities. Documentation of immunizations MUST be received by the fifth day of school, which is August 26, 2025.
Immunizations are available at your child’s PCP office, Primary Health Care in Clarion, and The Clarion County Health Department.
Please submit a record of vaccines to the nurse in your child's building.
As a reminder, the Pennsylvania Department of Health requires that students entering Kindergarten at Sligo Elementary receive the State required immunizations for entry into school. This information was in your child's registration packet that was received in the spring. Proof of immunizations must be received by the th day of school, which is August 26, 2025.
For students at Union High School, letters were sent home in May notifying parents/guardians of incoming 7th and 12th graders, who have not previously submitted verification of the required immunizations. If you are unsure if your child is up to date on their vaccines, please contact their PCP for verification prior to the start of the upcoming school year.
Students entering 7th grade, must receive the TDAP vaccine and the first Meningitis Vaccine (MCV).
Students entering 12th grade are required to have the second MCV vaccine.
Per Pennsylvania School Health Law, verification of immunizations must be received for entry in these grades, or students risk exclusion from attending classes and any extracurricular activities. Documentation of immunizations MUST be received by the fifth day of school, which is August 26, 2025.
Immunizations are available at your child’s PCP office, Primary Health Care in Clarion, and The Clarion County Health Department.
Please submit a record of vaccines to the nurse in your child's building.
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| 2025-2026 School Calendar.pdf | 45 kB | 02-20-2026 10:06 |
Attached is a tri-fold flyer informing families of the benefits of using Union's Cyber Partnership Program if you are considering Remote Learning.
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| Cyber Union - Enrolling for Future Success.pdf | 397 kB | 08-30-2023 13:55 |
Below is some information from Pennsylvania Association of School Board Officials which investigates the disadvantages of Cyber Charter School enrollments.
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| PASBOCyberCosts.pdf | 461 kB | 08-19-2020 14:36 |
