The Viking Weekly Bulletin

May 5th-16th Advanced Placement (AP) Course Exams

May 5th-9th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6th- Teacher Appreciation Day

May 8-12- Disney Band Trip

May 13th- Cap and Gown Pictures

May 15th- Spring Art Show and Orchestra Concert

May 17th- Athletic Boosters Casino Night

May 19th- Band Pops Concert

May 20th- Tri-M Ceremony

May 23rd- Combined Jazz Concert

May 23rd- Senior Awards

May 26th- No School- Memorial Day

May 28th- UP Chorus' POPS Concert @ 7:00pm

May 29th- Scholarship Banquet

May 30th- Senior Trip to Carowinds

May 30th- May 31st UP Stage Medea @ 6pm

June 5th-11th- Exam Week

June 5th- 1st Period Exams

June 6th- 2nd Period Exams

Friday, June 6th- Graduation

June 9th- 3rd Period Exams

June10th- 4th Period Exams

June 11th- Make up Exams

June 11th- Early Release Day- Last Day of School

June 16th- EOC Readministration (for those who just missed proficiency. You will be contacted)

June 17th- EOC Readministration (for those who just missed proficiency. You will be contacted)

July 14-17- Class of 2026 Senior Yearbook Pictures (more info to come)

August 25th- First Day of School

Our deepest gratitude to the amazing teachers of Union Pines High School, our Viking heroes! We appreciate your countless hours planning, preparing, and supporting our students, often beyond the school day and into your own time. Thank you for not only teaching but also equipping our Vikings with critical thinking skills and making crucial decisions that shape their futures. Your positive impact reaches far beyond the classroom. We're also so grateful for your enthusiastic support at after-school sports and arts events – your presence means so much! Despite busy schedules and limited breaks, your patience and guidance are invaluable. We recognize your dedication to teaching as a true calling, and we deeply appreciate your talent for making learning engaging and accessible. Your long hours and heartfelt commitment to empowering our students, fostering their self-discovery, and unwavering belief in them are truly inspiring. Thank you for your extraordinary and deeply appreciated dedication to our Union Pines Vikings!

Please review the Moore County Schools Dress Code policy.

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Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out via email. We're here to help!

Let’s make it a night to remember—It's a GREAT day to be a Viking!

Looking for Sponsors!
Want to gain exposure while supporting a great cause? We’re looking for sponsorships for this exciting event! If you’re interested in partnering with us, contact us today to find out how you can get involved and help make Casino Night a success!

You can pay online for school lunches by using the K-12 Payment Center. Additionally, you can send in a check for your child to add to their lunch account.

There are only 100 yearbooks left for purchase! Get them while you can for $105. Use the following link to purchase online: https://yearbookforever.com/

Only press/media with NCHSAA passes will be permitted past the spectator area at UPHS athletic events.

Save some cash and purchase our Athletic Annual Sports Pass! All ticketing goes through GoFan this year. You can purchase individual tickets for a sporting event costing $10 each or purchase the annual sports pass for your family and save money. There are multiple options based on your family size to choose from.

You can support Union Pines Athletics by volunteering at our concession stands. This effort helps bring our community together, increases our revenue, and adds spirit and pride to our school. Sign up to help here: UnionPinesAthletics.com.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Let’s work together to make this Gala a night to remember!

Make sure you follow our new Facebook Page for updates!

ATTENTION all Seniors and Senior Parents: Make sure you follow the Senior Playbook throughout the school year. This gives you tons of important information throughout the school years, so bookmark it on your computer!

Snapchat is a popular social media platform that advertises fun filters and “disappearing” messages. While it can be a fun way to connect with friends and family, the belief that messages and images disappear can lead to risky online behavior. Common Sense Media recommends this product for children ages 16+. Despite that recommendation, Snapchat is utilized by many users as young as children in elementary school. Click here to learn how to set up Snapchat Parental Controls.

Disclaimer: Parent Cyber Tips are provided by reputable third-party vendors/organizations. MCS staff cannot assist parents or guardians with actions recommended in the linked resources.

Moore County Schools is committed to protecting students' online safety by implementing a multi-layered approach to digital security. One of the key tools in this effort is Gaggle a comprehensive monitoring system that helps safeguard students while they use school-issued devices. Gaggle actively scans emails, documents, and messages for signs of cyberbullying, inappropriate content, or harmful behavior, alerting school officials when necessary. This proactive system, along with other security measures, ensures that students can learn and explore in a safe online environment, while also teaching them to be responsible digital citizens.

This is limited to Moore County School devices, but with parent partnership, we can ensure you can protect your student when using personal devices. Look over a few helpful tips on using parent controls on your iPhone and Android devices.

Are you struggling in one of your classes? Do you need a tutor, but your busy schedule prevents you from getting the help you need? Tutor.com is a 24 hour 7 day a week program where you can log on LIVE with an expert tutor.

ADDITIONALLY, there is an ACT and SAT Test prep program FREE of charge offered to UPHS students. These programs cost $500 separately and we get to use it for free! Juniors, start practicing now with this program to prepare for the ACT on March 11th!

Assistant Principal Edna Haywood ehaywood@ncmcs.org

Assistant Principal Jullian Pipkin jpipkin@ncmcs.org

Assistant Principal MacKenzie Sovey msovey@ncmcs.org

Website: https://uphs.ncmcs.org/
Location: 1981 Union Church Road, Cameron, NC 28326
Phone: 910-947-5511
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