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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events! Read feature stories highlighting our academic programs, student and staff achievements, district initiatives and more.
Explore upcoming activities, stay informed about academic calendar dates, testing dates, holidays/breaks, teacher workdays and Board of Education meetings.
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![November UCPS influencers show the power of caring in action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762467031/unioncountyps/a9qixks8wvuh7lpzjwvz/UCPSInfluencersNov2025-FS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762467031/unioncountyps/a9qixks8wvuh7lpzjwvz/UCPSInfluencersNov2025-FS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762467031/unioncountyps/a9qixks8wvuh7lpzjwvz/UCPSInfluencersNov2025-FS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762467031/unioncountyps/a9qixks8wvuh7lpzjwvz/UCPSInfluencersNov2025-FS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762467031/unioncountyps/a9qixks8wvuh7lpzjwvz/UCPSInfluencersNov2025-FS.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762467031/unioncountyps/a9qixks8wvuh7lpzjwvz/UCPSInfluencersNov2025-FS.png","width":1667}])
![Exceptional Parent Virtual Lunch and Learn series returns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":2200}])
Home of the Eagles!
Western Union Elementary is a smaller, rural school located in Waxhaw that is family oriented. We serve students in kindergarten through fifth grade. We strive to highly engage students in their learning through various instructional strategies such as outdoor learning, problem-based learning, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and global studies.
Social Media
Stay connected with WUES and UCPS on social media for the latest news, events, and celebrations of student and staff achievements!
Sustainable Energy Academy
WUES students learn about energy efficiency, sustainable resources for energy and food production and new energy technologies.
Learn more about Sustainable Energy
Transportation & Bus Tracking
Download the Edulog Parent Portal App for real-time bus tracking and learn how to request transportation.
![Elementary School (K-5)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755782215/unioncountyps/lwfbfmfiqwerkqnwkwjp/WUES-Classrooms-2025-028-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755782215/unioncountyps/lwfbfmfiqwerkqnwkwjp/WUES-Classrooms-2025-028-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755782215/unioncountyps/lwfbfmfiqwerkqnwkwjp/WUES-Classrooms-2025-028-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Discover everything you need to know about elementary school education (grades K-5).
![Elementary Handbooks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755782382/unioncountyps/e99rz1tgjlra2zrtqkk0/WUES-Classrooms-2025-047-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755782382/unioncountyps/e99rz1tgjlra2zrtqkk0/WUES-Classrooms-2025-047-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755782382/unioncountyps/e99rz1tgjlra2zrtqkk0/WUES-Classrooms-2025-047-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Stay up-to-date with the Kindergarten Booklet and Elementary School Handbook.
![Your Career at Western Union]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755782043/unioncountyps/rvioclznizdsfjpxens8/WUES-Classrooms-2025-050-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755782043/unioncountyps/rvioclznizdsfjpxens8/WUES-Classrooms-2025-050-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755782043/unioncountyps/rvioclznizdsfjpxens8/WUES-Classrooms-2025-050-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Join #TeamUCPS! Check out our current school vacancies.
![School Nutrition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749579741/unioncountyps/cll2yzuiih6nh0qore0z/Nutrition-General.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749579741/unioncountyps/cll2yzuiih6nh0qore0z/Nutrition-General.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749579741/unioncountyps/cll2yzuiih6nh0qore0z/Nutrition-General.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749579741/unioncountyps/cll2yzuiih6nh0qore0z/Nutrition-General.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749579741/unioncountyps/cll2yzuiih6nh0qore0z/Nutrition-General.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749579741/unioncountyps/cll2yzuiih6nh0qore0z/Nutrition-General.jpg","width":2200}])
See what's on breakfast and lunch menus.
![Infinite Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753457719/unioncountyps/yx5p3ac6amjhv1zaqol2/Infinite-Campus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753457719/unioncountyps/yx5p3ac6amjhv1zaqol2/Infinite-Campus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753457719/unioncountyps/yx5p3ac6amjhv1zaqol2/Infinite-Campus.jpg","width":800}])
Use Infinite Campus for access to grades, attendance, assignments and other important school information.
![See Something, Say Something]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756234815/unioncountyps/gaykj4wvnnkaxqb7qhqo/WUES-Playground-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756234815/unioncountyps/gaykj4wvnnkaxqb7qhqo/WUES-Playground-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756234815/unioncountyps/gaykj4wvnnkaxqb7qhqo/WUES-Playground-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
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