Attention Union Parents/Guardians:

Beginning today, you will have access to your Parent Portal where you will find your child’s transportation arrangements for the 2026-2027 school year. This includes your child’s bus assignment, bus stop location, and bus pick-up and drop-off times. If your child is a walker, there will be no bus information listed.

Note: Every student is routed to and from their home. Any changes you made for childcare and custody last year will be reset to home this year. All transportation change requests that have been received so far this year have been processed.
 

NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO TRANSPORTATION?  
If your child’s pick-up or drop-off location needs to be different than what is listed—due to childcare or custody arrangements—please submit a transportation change request by submitting the attachment below. 
 
Please note:

• Changes will only be made with this form.
• Students will be assigned to one morning bus and one afternoon bus. Requests to switch buses on different days of the week will not be accepted (unless provided with a custody agreement).
• If you’ve recently moved, please contact your school’s secretary to update your address. The Transportation Department cannot process address changes related to moves.

Attachments:

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Transportation Change Form	198 kB	07-24-2026 06:46
Transportation Notice.pdf	118 kB	08-04-2025 12:30

1.  A district which provides transportation for resident public school students must also make identical provisions for the transportation of resident non-public school students according to the non-public school’s calendar.
2. Transportation for non-public school students must be provided to and from the non-public school in which the student is enrolled, even if the non-public school is located outside the district, so long as the distance is not more than 10 miles beyond the district’s boundaries. (Note: This distance may be in excess of 10 miles from the student’s home.)
3. A district may transport students who live along hazardous routes even though the students live within walking distance of the school.
4. There may also be times when non-public or charter schools choose to go with a delayed opening and Union School District does not. When that happens, the Union School District will honor the request. Students will be transported according to the delayed schedule requested by the non-public or charter school.
5. If the Union School District is closed due to the weather or emergency conditions, transportation will not run, even if the non-public or charter school is open. If the Union School District has a two-hour delay, all Union School District non-public and charter school buses will run on the two-hour delay schedule.

Attachments:

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LETTER_ REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION UNDER ACT 372.pdf	515 kB	03-31-2025 13:06
Non-Public Student Transportation Request.pdf	186 kB	03-31-2025 13:06

As part of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) - School Health Screening Program, the Union School District Health Services Offices, complete annual growth screenings each school year. The DOH states, “Height and weight measurement shall be conducted at least once annually. Every effort shall be made to determine the pattern of growth for each child, so that his weight and height can be interpreted in light of his own growth pattern rather than those of his classmates.”

NOTE: The Department of Health BMI-for-age percentile categories match the CDC BMI-for-age percentile categories as follows:

• Underweight: < 5th percentile
• Healthy Weight: 5th - < 85th percentile
• Overweight: 85th - < 95th percentile
• Obese: =/> 95th percentile

For a copy of your child’s 2021-2022 school year Body Mass Index (BMI) report:

Please contact Mrs. Mary Sweeney, at UHS, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 814-473-3121, Ext. 1124.

Attachments:

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School Growth Screening Program.pdf	133 kB	03-31-2022 10:59

Why is UHS going cell phone-free during the school day?
We want school to be a place where students are fully present—focused, connected, and engaged. Over the past few years, students, teachers, and families have shared that phones can get in the way of learning, conversations, and real connections. This shift is about creating space for more of the good stuff: curiosity, community, and attention.

What if I need my phone for something important?
We know things come up. If there's an emergency or a special situation, you can go to the High School office, and we’ll help you out. For everyday needs, we encourage planning ahead—whether that’s checking rides, coordinating with family, or setting reminders.

Will students still have their phones with them?
Yes. Students maintain possession of their phones at all times. The pouch simply prevents access during the school day. How is this supposed to help students?
Going phone-free helps you:
● Stay focused in class
● Talk more with classmates
● Feel less pressure to constantly check phones
● Be more present, creative, and open to new experiences

What if a student forgets their pouch?
There will be no disciplinary consequences. However, the phone and other personal electronic devices will be collected by school staff before students are able to go through the metal detectors. The phone and other personal electronic devices will be held in the office for the entirety of the school day. The phone and other personal electronic devices will be collected by the students at the end of the school day.

What if I break the rules?
There will be consequences. For the first offense, students will be issued one detention, and the phone will be confiscated. Students will be able to pick up the phone
at the end of the school day. For the second offense, students will be issued two detentions, the phone will be confiscated, and the parents/guardians must pick up the
phone. For the third offense, students will be issued a suspension, the phone will be confiscated, and the phone must be picked up by the parent/guardian. Additionally,
students who have three offenses in one year will not be allowed to bring phones into the building.

What if there’s an emergency at school?
Schools have established emergency response systems and communication plans that o not rely on student cell phones. Staff and administrators maintain full access to
communication devices throughout the school day. In the event of an emergency, students should be able to take extraordinary measures to access their devices.

Can a student access their phone for medical reasons?
Yes. Students with documented medical needs (e.g., monitoring blood sugar, seizure-monitoring apps) can receive individualized accommodations according to
school policy.

What happens if a student tries to open or tamper with the pouch?
Tampering with or damaging the pouch is a violation of school policy. Disciplinary consequences will be imposed, and monetary damages will be incurred.

How is the Yondr policy enforced?
Unauthorized access to phones during the day will result in progressive disciplinary steps outlined in the student handbook.

What if the pouch or the locking system breaks?
If a pouch is malfunctioning, students should report it to school staff immediately. The school will provide a replacement at no cost unless the damage is intentional.

How does Yondr impact teaching and learning?
Teachers report improved focus, more active participation, fewer classroom interruptions, and an overall calmer learning environment.

Does the policy apply to after-school events and athletics?
No. Students will have access to their phones upon dismissal from school.

Does the policy apply to field trips?
Potentially, the District administration will make a case-by-case decision based on the expected activity and the potential benefit of cell phones on the trip.

Are other electronic devices restricted?
Yes, in general, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, and similar devices must also remain off and stored unless permitted for instructional use.

What if my student attends the career center?
Students who attend the career center will follow the same rules as all other students while they are in the building at Union. Career center students will be expected to follow all the rules and regulations as set forth by the Clarion County Career Center. Students will be able to unlock their Yondr bags as they leave Union for the career center. Upon arriving back at Union, they will need to resecure their items in the Yondr bag.