Union Chapel Elementary School

SAVE THE DATE: PSRC's Back to School Celebration is August 2nd! 📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center 1027 US-74 ALT, Lumberton, NC 28358 Kick off the 2025–2026 school year with fun, community, and celebration!

ATTENTION 2ND & 3RD GRADE PARENTS!!!

It is the last day of school! To our incredible students and dedicated staff: THANK YOU for a year filled with learning, laughter, and growth. Your hard work, kindness, and resilience have made this school year one to remember. As we head into summer, we hope each of you finds time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the things that make you smile. Whether you're traveling, spending time with family, or simply soaking up the sunshine, make the most of it. Have a safe, happy, and restful summer break. You’ve earned it! We will see you again in August!

Before today’s sixth-grade graduation ceremony, our students came together to honor and remember their beloved classmate, Jayden Morones Hernandez, with a touching balloon release. In a beautiful gesture of love and remembrance, they also saved a seat for Jayden during the program, a powerful reminder that though he is no longer with us, he will never be forgotten. As these students move on from Union Chapel Elementary, they do so with a bond that will remain unbroken. Today’s ceremony was not just a celebration of achievement, but also a tribute to friendship, love, and the strength of this remarkable class.

All right, Tiger Family, we have one more test before the year ends. It's rather simple, so let's see how you do. Question 1: True or False? Attendance will be taken on the last day of school. Answer: True. The last day of school is an official school day and your child will be marked absent if they do not attend. Question 2: School will be dismissed at _____. a. 3:10 p.m. as usual b. noon c. 11:30 a.m. Answer: C. Students will be released at 11:30 a.m. Please make the necessary arrangements. Question 3: Fill in the blanks. The students don't have to go _____, but they can't stay _____. Answer: The students don't have to go HOME, but they can't stay HERE. That's right, folks, I know they'll leave kicking and screaming, but we're going to call it a wrap tomorrow. We'll see all of our returning students August 25th. THANK YOU ALL FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

This is a gentle reminder that our last End-of-Year Awards Celebration is tomorrow! We will be recognizing sixth grade students tomorrow, June 6th. This will be their last HURRAH before leaving Union Chapel Elementary School and heading into middle school. If your child received a letter from their teacher indicating they will be receiving an award, we hope you’ll make plans to join us in celebrating their achievement! We’re proud of all our students and can’t wait to celebrate their hard work. See you then!

Enjoy these last few photos from the Jayden & Isabella Memorial Garden.

A Beautiful Tribute from the Heart Today, our first grade and sixth grade students took time to place stepping stones and garden flags in the memorial garden they planted earlier this spring in honor of Jayden and Isabella, two classmates they lost far too soon. Under the guidance of the sixth grade teachers, Mr. Wesley Jacobs, Mrs. Tammy Sessoms, and Mrs. Tray Smith, the students have lovingly cared for this garden as a space of remembrance, reflection, and healing. It stands as a living tribute to the joy, kindness, and memories Jayden and Isabella brought to our school community. We are so proud of our first and sixth graders for the compassion, strength, and love they’ve shown throughout this school year. This garden is more than just plants, it’s a symbol of friendship, remembrance, and the lasting impact two young lives can have on so many.

Our 2nd grade students have been loving their visits to the school garden! Each walk brings excitement as they check on the progress of the plants they’ve helped nurture with care. They’ve had the chance to witness pollinators hard at work, playing their important role in growing the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we all enjoy. Today, these young gardeners proudly held some of the fruits of their labor, a sweet reward for their curiosity, teamwork, and dedication. We’re so proud of their hands-on learning and growing hearts!

Shoutout to our amazing School Nutrition Team! We are thrilled to share that these hardworking ladies received a perfect score of 100 on their most recent health and sanitation inspection! This is no easy feat and it speaks volumes about their dedication to keeping our kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly each and every day. Please join us in congratulating them on a job WELL done! We’re so proud of you!

Public Schools of Robeson County Summer School & Camp Schedule

Attention Parents: If your child has any medication on campus, please make arrangements to pick it up before June 12, 2025. Per school policy, the nurse is not permitted to send medications home with students. Any medications that are not picked up by the deadline will be safely discarded. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

This is a gentle reminder that End-of-Year Awards Celebrations continue tomorrow! In addition to Pre-K graduation, we will be awarding Kindergarten – 1st grade students tomorrow, June 3rd. If your child received a letter from their teacher indicating they will be receiving an award, we hope you’ll make plans to join us in celebrating their achievement! We’re proud of all our students and can’t wait to celebrate their hard work. See you then!

Today, our amazing sixth-grade cheerleaders had the honor of leading the Class of 2025 during their Senior Walk Through. While they aren’t heading into the real world just yet, they are wrapping up their final days at Union Chapel Elementary School. It was bittersweet watching them cheer one last time in these halls before they take the exciting next step to middle school. Thank you, girls, for your spirit, leadership, and love for our school. You’ve made us proud!

Today was a special day at Union Chapel Elementary School as we welcomed back some of our former students who are now proud members of the Class of 2025! These high school seniors walked the halls one last time as students, reflecting on where their journey began. Our current Tigers lined the hallways, cheering them on and celebrating their incredible accomplishments. We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! #ClassOf2025 #TigerPride #UnionChapelForever

Attention Class of 2025! If you, or someone you know, are a graduating high school senior who once attended Union Chapel Elementary School, we warmly invite you to participate in our Graduate Walk-Through. High school graduation is a significant achievement, and we want to celebrate you and show how proud we are! Please report to the main office by 1:45 PM so we can line up and be ready to begin by 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing our former students walk the halls once again, this time as graduates!

Just a reminder that Union Chapel Elementary School will be a site for the PSRC Summer Pick-Up Meals Program! Get your applications turned in as soon as possible if you are interested. If your family would like to participate, please complete and return the paper application that was sent home or fill out the application online using the link provided below. https://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/o/uces/article/2224279

Please take a moment to read this letter regarding a statewide technology issue that occurred today during End-of-Grade testing.

Dear Public Schools of Robeson County Parents and Guardians, The North Carolina EOG/EOC System is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. While testing this morning, the state experienced a server outage, causing a disruption to testing sites statewide. The outage lasted approximately 40 minutes. Quick corrective action restored the system, allowing around 120,000 students across the state to resume testing. As a result, our students were able to complete their EOG or EOC tests administered today. Our district intends to appeal to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on behalf of our students. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in our School Year ReAdministration on June 4 and June 5, 2025, if they are not proficient. Proficiency is scoring a Level 3, 4 or 5. Please reach out to your school’s principal if you have any questions or concerns.

Important Update: PSRC to Transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus PSRC May 28, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to inform you about an important change taking place in the Public Schools of Robeson County. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is transitioning from the current student information system (SIS), PowerSchool, to a new platform called Infinite Campus. This is a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing the way schools manage student information and communicate with families. The Public Schools of Robeson County is participating in Phase Two of this transition, joining a growing number of districts across North Carolina in adopting this more modern and integrated system. Infinite Campus will support a range of key functions, including student scheduling, attendance, grades, and communication with families. Our dedicated team has been working diligently to ensure that all student data is accurately transferred from PowerSchool into Infinite Campus. While every effort is being made to verify the accuracy of this data, we recognize that some errors may still need to be addressed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this transition. We are committed to keeping you informed and supported throughout this process. More information and resources about Infinite Campus can be found on the NCDPI website. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move forward with the transition to a new Student Information System.