

News from the Nest
August 7, 2023

Updated on May 23, 2025
Summer Camps
Summer Camps are filling up FAST! See the summer camp section below for the many sports camps, Camp Invention, and theatre camp. Camps are open to UA and non-UA students. Login to MPP to view all the details.
End of Year Surveys
Withdrawal form - complete if your plans have changed for next year
Union Academy is exploring the possibility of offering a paid Before Care program, allowing parents to drop off their children as early as 6:30 a.m. If you’re interested in this option or would like more information, please complete the Before Care Survey.
Reminders
- May 23: Senior Breakfast (registration required for parents) 8:30am South Gym
May 23: Graduation 6pm South Gym
May 26: UA Closed for Memorial Day
May 27: 5th Grade Promotion 10am South Gym
May 28: Field Day K-5
May 28: MS Awards 8:30am
May 29: 8th Grade Bridging 9am South Gym
May 30: Last Day of School (half day)
- June 5: Board Meeting 6pm in the FLR
Recurring Reminders
- Board meetings: School Board meetings are held monthly at 6:30pm in the MPR. View the webpage for meeting dates, link to agendas, and form to sign up for public comments.
- After School: Deadline Thursday of each week. Register in MPP.
- Lunch: Deadline is the 22nd of each month unless otherwise noted
- Reserve the Rock: Call the front office
- Yearbook: Order through Jostens
- Driver's Ed: Register through UCPS
- Lost and Found is cleaned out at the end of each month.
- Grandparent Events: Check the Activities website
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
May 27, 2025
To help us prepare for this special day, please complete the RSVP form using the link below. Each student may bring up to 5 guests.RSVPs are due by Wednesday, May 21st.
8th Grade Bridging Ceremony
May 29, 2025
To help us prepare for this special day, please complete the RSVP form using the link below. Each student may bring up to 5 guests.RSVPs are due by Wednesday, May 21st.
Athletics
Heart of a Champion
It's that time of year again to start registering for our Heart of a Champion event. Remember this is an event for athletes to receive a FREE physical from one of our expert Atrium Health physicians. This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 31st at the Indian Trail Orthopedics and Sports Medicine location. This is open for rising 9th-12th graders.
Meet & Greet with High School Coaches
Interested in trying out for a high school sport? Rising 9th graders are invited to drop in to meet with coaches on May 20 from 4-5:30pm in the High School Gym.
Register HERE by 5/2 to receive a free t-shirt.
Summer Camps
Theatre Camp
Register in MPP...2 week camp with a performance
Registration ends 5/6/25.
Camp Invention
June 9-13 Camp Invention Registration
Registration ends 6/6/25.
Basketball Camp
Register in MPP
Registration ends 5/18/25.
Golf Camp
Registration ends 5/28/25.
Cheer Camp
Registration ends 6/2/25.
Volleyball Camp
Registration ends 5/30/25.
Softball Camp
Registration ends 5/12/25.
Baseball Camp
Registration ends 5/1/25.
Track Camp
Register in MPP
Registration ends 6/23/25.
Basketball Camp
Registration ends 5/5/25.
Football Camp
Registration ends 5/5/25.
Wrestling Camp
Registration ends 5/22/25.
Communications
Cardinal News Network is a student produced news show that is shown to high school advisories each Friday and posted on social media. If you don't have social media, you can watch them through our Vimeo account.
Spirit Week videos were posted on social media; however, use the link if you do not have social media or missed them.
Make sure you are following UA's official social media:
- Facebook: @Union Academy Charter School
- Instagram: @union_academy_charter
- Twitter: @UACharterSchool and @UAathletics
Union Academy
Email: ContactUA@unionacademy.org
Website: www.unionacademy.org
Location: 675 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Monroe, NC, USA
Phone: 704-238-8883
Facebook: facebook.com/unionacademycharter
Twitter: @UACharterSchool