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UCPS Professional Development Center
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UCPS Professional Development Center
![Why I work for UCPS: Belle Walker, school social worker lead]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774983045/unioncountyps/knxmm2htgcdi5ujook5k/BelleWalker-002_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774983045/unioncountyps/knxmm2htgcdi5ujook5k/BelleWalker-002_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774983045/unioncountyps/knxmm2htgcdi5ujook5k/BelleWalker-002_web.jpg","width":800}])
![Photo of Gary Sides]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775774876/unioncountyps/isfx7oqr7kexbj5cwn8t/GarySides_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775774876/unioncountyps/isfx7oqr7kexbj5cwn8t/GarySides_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775774876/unioncountyps/isfx7oqr7kexbj5cwn8t/GarySides_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775774876/unioncountyps/isfx7oqr7kexbj5cwn8t/GarySides_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775774876/unioncountyps/isfx7oqr7kexbj5cwn8t/GarySides_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775774876/unioncountyps/isfx7oqr7kexbj5cwn8t/GarySides_1.jpg","width":1800}])
![Why I work for UCPS: Pamela Carlton, CBSS teacher at Sandy Ridge Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774451734/unioncountyps/vxqbdgxir7jey3tehb8b/PamelaCarlton-001_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774451734/unioncountyps/vxqbdgxir7jey3tehb8b/PamelaCarlton-001_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774451734/unioncountyps/vxqbdgxir7jey3tehb8b/PamelaCarlton-001_web.jpg","width":800}])
Spotlight on U
Spotlight on U is a monthly feature series highlighting our amazing students and staff where they answer questions about their personal and academic interests.
Helenith Pineda, HSA at Monroe Middle
UCPS highlights students around the district. Get to know Helenith Pineda, an eighth grader at HSA at Monroe Middle.
Jennifer Sinople, Cuthbertson Middle
UCPS highlights teachers around the district. Get to know Jennifer Sinople, an ELA teacher at Cuthbertson Middle School.
Kasha Giddins, UCPS Student Support
UCPS highlights staff around the district. Get to know Kasha Giddins, director of student support at Union County Public Schools.
A Leader in Academics
Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina. We serve nearly 40,000 students at 53 schools and have approximately 5,000 staff members. As one of the top-performing school districts in North Carolina, UCPS leads the Charlotte region and the 12 largest school districts in a number of academic performance areas.
![Preschooler smiling at Walter Bickett]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768502213/unioncountyps/h4gl7zyuj385cztw2giv/Pre-K-BHESA-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768502213/unioncountyps/h4gl7zyuj385cztw2giv/Pre-K-BHESA-Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768502213/unioncountyps/h4gl7zyuj385cztw2giv/Pre-K-BHESA-Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Pre-K Scholars
Discover everything you need to know about Pre-K options.
![Teacher and student smiling at small group instruction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768507331/unioncountyps/hqlxxjhpvgtggiwm8vne/Classrooms-UES-Fall-2025-048-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768507331/unioncountyps/hqlxxjhpvgtggiwm8vne/Classrooms-UES-Fall-2025-048-Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768507331/unioncountyps/hqlxxjhpvgtggiwm8vne/Classrooms-UES-Fall-2025-048-Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Elementary School (K-5)
Discover everything you need to know about elementary school education (grades K-5). Read more.
![Students watching as teacher dissects a chicken]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768508456/unioncountyps/tl1n6y9rsvqzej6wiimt/MRMS-Fall-2025-Classrooms-011-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768508456/unioncountyps/tl1n6y9rsvqzej6wiimt/MRMS-Fall-2025-Classrooms-011-Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768508456/unioncountyps/tl1n6y9rsvqzej6wiimt/MRMS-Fall-2025-Classrooms-011-Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Middle School (6-8)
Discover everything you need to know about middle school education (grades 6-8). Read more.
![High school student performing hands on CTE activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768508288/unioncountyps/unioncountyps/mfy3zcby9iw1uiw9yywd/CATA-Classrooms-2025-Fall-014-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768508288/unioncountyps/unioncountyps/mfy3zcby9iw1uiw9yywd/CATA-Classrooms-2025-Fall-014-Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768508288/unioncountyps/unioncountyps/mfy3zcby9iw1uiw9yywd/CATA-Classrooms-2025-Fall-014-Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
High School (9-12)
Discover everything you need to know about high school education (grades 9-12). Read more.
![Forest Hills High student at graduation with diploma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768507919/unioncountyps/blp8ynq0cimquohuqdqo/Graduation-WHS-066-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768507919/unioncountyps/blp8ynq0cimquohuqdqo/Graduation-WHS-066-Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768507919/unioncountyps/blp8ynq0cimquohuqdqo/Graduation-WHS-066-Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
College Readiness
College Readiness helps students transition to their post-secondary plans. Read more.
![Student welding at Monroe High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768508054/unioncountyps/trbomzl2gaftksiz4fj2/Classrooms-FHHS-Fall-2025-008-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768508054/unioncountyps/trbomzl2gaftksiz4fj2/Classrooms-FHHS-Fall-2025-008-Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768508054/unioncountyps/trbomzl2gaftksiz4fj2/Classrooms-FHHS-Fall-2025-008-Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Career & Technical Education
Equips students with technical skills to prepare them for post-secondary education and careers. Read more.
By The Numbers
53
Schools
39,880
Students
5,000
Employees
93.2%
Graduation Rate
30
Dual Language Programs
9
Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools
8,083
Total Advanced Placement Exams Taken
13,259
Credentials earned in 20+ Career Readiness pathways
3
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence