We will have a building tour on Thursday, August 24th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for new students and students who could not attend orientation in February. If you plan on attending a tour, please email your child’s guidance counselor confirming attendance before August 24th. The eighth-grade guidance counselor is Mr. Tozzi at atozzi@rutherfordschools.org, and the seventh-grade guidance counselor is Mrs. Liebeskind at eliebeskind@rutherfordschools.org. Please arrive in front of the pillars near the main entrance of the building at 9:30 a.m. In June, all students received individual course … [Read more...] about Opening Information
May and June Events
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), Thank you for another fantastic year at Union School! It is always a joy to watch the students grow over the course of the year, and this year is no different. Thank you for sending us such wonderful children; we are fortunate to be a part of such a great community, and it has been our pleasure working with you and your children this year. May 1-5 – NJSLA Testing May 4 – Spring Choir Concert – UMS and RHS Perform @ RHS – 7:00 pm May 10 - Spring Band Concert – UMS and RHS Perform @ UMS – 7:00 pm May 16 and 17 – NJSLS Testing – Grade 8 only May 17 – … [Read more...] about May and June Events
March and April Events
As we move into spring with its longer days and warmer temperatures, we are excited about the many events that are taking place at Union Middle School. Important dates for March/April: March 2 - Read Across America Day March 6 – 10 – Library Book Fair March 12 – Daylight Savings Time Begins March 20 – First Day of Spring March 22 – REF Harlem Wizards at RHS March 23 - STEM Night in the cafeteria from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. March 30 – Grade 8 Volleyball Game - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. April 7 – School Closed - Good Friday April 10 – April 14 – School Closed – Spring … [Read more...] about March and April Events
January and February Events
Happy New Year! Hopefully, you had a great holiday break, and all of your wishes came true. It’s hard to believe that the holidays are over, and we are now in January 2023. Below are important dates for January and February: January 11th – 20th – Grade 7 Scheduling for UMS January 16th – Martin Luther King Day – School Closed January 19th – Curriculum Night at RHS – 7:00 p.m. February 2nd – UMS Orientation for grade six parents – 7:00 p.m. (Inclement weather date February 9th) February 16th – Grade 8 UMS students visit the High School February 16th -UMS Orientation for … [Read more...] about January and February Events
December Events
Wishing happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year to all. Below are important dates for December: Thursday, December 1 – PTA meeting in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm Thursday, December 1 - Parent Academy: Navigating Adolescence - Union School Auditorium at 7:15 pm Target Audience: Parents/Guardians of UMS and RHS *Learn about and how to model communication strategies to reinforce appropriate communication of thoughts and feelings to support teens. *Tips to help your teen navigate friendships. *Tips to help your teen navigate social media. The RHS and UMS Music Departments … [Read more...] about December Events