Union Chapel Elementary School

Amplify End-of-Year testing for all students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade begins tomorrow. Parents, encourage your child to do their best, because these tests are important in showing reading proficiency and growth.

Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day – May 2, 2025 Tomorrow we will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day, a special opportunity to recognize the incredible dedication, hard work, and heart our school nutrition staff pour into every meal they serve. Our school lunch heroes do so much more than prepare and serve food. They help create a welcoming, safe, and nourishing environment for all students. Their efforts ensure that every child has the fuel they need to learn, grow, and thrive each and every day. From early mornings to busy lunchrooms, their behind-the-scenes work plays a vital role in the well-being of our school community. Let's take a moment to say thank you to our cafeteria staff for their kindness, efficiency, and unwavering commitment. To our school lunch heroes: we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you tomorrow and every day! Let's give a huge shout-out to our school nutrition staff pictured from left to right: Christina Locklear, Alecia Oxendine (Manager), Vachel Locklear, Edith Woods, Kim Locklear, and Denise Brayboy

Enjoy more photos from the exciting visit with Fire Chief Craig Maynor!

Career Day Highlight! We were thrilled to have the Pembroke Rural Fire Department visit our school for Career Day! Fire Chief Craig Maynor did a fantastic job sharing with our students about what it means to be a firefighter; from the responsibilities of the job to the importance of fire safety. We’re so grateful for his time and dedication. Thank you, Chief Maynor, for inspiring our students and serving our community so faithfully! Enjoy these photos from their exciting visit!

Tomorrow is School Principals Day and we will proudly celebrate Mr. Antonio Wilkins, our amazing principal, for his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Mr. Wilkins works tirelessly each day to make sure our school is a safe, supportive, and inspiring place to learn and grow. His passion, positivity, and vision make a lasting impact on everyone who walks through our doors. Please join us in thanking Mr. Wilkins for all that he does. We are so lucky to have a principal who leads with both heart and excellence.

Check out more fun photos from Career Day!

Career Day Fun! Today our students showed up dressed as their future selves — police officers, chefs, cowboys, nurses, firefighters, artists, athletes, and more! It was inspiring to see their creativity and big dreams on full display. Swipe through to see the amazing costumes and the bright futures ahead!

News flash! Let me introduce you to Jada L. Jada is a first grade student here at Union Chapel Elementary School. Here are some fun facts about Jada: * She likes to do crafty things like making jewelry. (I see an Etsy shop in Jada's future. ) * Her favorite animal is a cat. (Meow!) * Her favorite color is blue. (Carolina or Duke?) * Her favorite food is a hamburger. (All the way, please.) * She wants to work with animals when she grows up. (Animals are such agreeable friends, Jada.) Ms. Tina Locklear, Jada's teacher assistant, said, "Jada always has a positive attitude and tries her best on all of her assignments." What a great compliment! Jada is featured on our Facebook page because she purchased this certificate in our PBIS Store. If your child would like to receive a shout-out on our social media pages, they can buy this opportunity using their PBIS points. We love highlighting our wonderful students.

We are excited to announce our Students of the Month for March. These students were chosen by their teachers to represent their class based on exhibiting outstanding behavior. Congratulations to them all! If your child received a Tiger yard sign to proudly display for the month, please send in their picture so they can be recognized online.

Reminder: Career Day is Tomorrow! We’re excited to see our students dream big and dress up as their future career goals tomorrow! Whether they want to be doctors, teachers, engineers, artists, chefs, or astronauts—this is their time to shine! Families, thank you for supporting your students as they explore their ambitions. We can’t wait to celebrate all the amazing futures ahead! Don’t forget: Career Day is TOMORROW!

Enjoy more photos from the ECSC Field Trip to Discovery Place Kids in Rockingham, NC!

ECSC Field Trip Fun at Discovery Place Kids in Rockingham! Our ECSC students had an amazing time exploring, learning, and playing during their field trip to Discovery Place Kids in Rockingham, NC! From hands-on exhibits to interactive play zones, it was a day full of curiosity, creativity, and LOTS of smiles! Thank you to our staff and chaperones for making this day so special; and to our students for showing such great excitement and behavior throughout the trip. We love watching them learn through fun experiences like this one!

Help spread the word to the parents of our 3rd - 6th grade students to help pull off this surprise!

PSRC All County Art Show Recognition We are incredibly proud of our talented students who participated in the PSRC All County Art Show at Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton, held from April 18th to 27th! Their creativity, hard work, and artistic expression were beautifully displayed for our community to enjoy. Thank you to all the families, teachers, and supporters who came out to celebrate their amazing artwork! Let’s give a big round of applause to our student artists for representing our school with pride and passion! Alaiyah Kinlaw, Kindergarten Berkeley Strickland, Kindergarten Ellie Emanuel, 1st Grade Anisty Britt, 4th Grade Dianna Figueroa Juarez, 4th Grade Garrin Blue, 5th Grade Karmen Cummings, 5th Grade Lizzie Lowery, 5th Grade Briana Walters, 5th Grade Joanna Chavis, 6th Grade Kayley Chavis, 6th Grade Mahala Locklear, 6th Grade

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We can't wait to see all of our future professionals dressed up on Wednesday, April 30th!

We hope all of our students and families had a wonderful Easter vacation! This is a reminder that school will resume tomorrow, Monday, April 28th, for all students and staff. We’re excited to welcome everyone back and can’t wait to see you at school!

Happy Afterschool Professionals Week! We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our amazing afterschool team, Ms. Ophelia Howard and Ms. Othella Locklear, for the care you bring every day. You make a difference in the lives of our students, and we’re so grateful for all you do!

Happy Administrative Professionals Week! This week, we celebrate our administrative assistant, Ms. Sonja Watson, and our bookkeeper, data manager, and payroll clerk, Ms. Raven Locklear. These ladies keep everything running smoothly, and their work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for being a part of our school!

Happy Easter, Tiger Family!