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Great teachers and great students help make the school an important part of the community.
Located within the city limits of Broken Arrow, Andersen boasts a strong curriculum, a vibrant PTA and a number of programs designed to enrich the minds and bodies of its young students.
Great Teachers. Great Students
Located within the city limits of Broken Arrow, Andersen boasts a strong curriculum, a vibrant PTA and a number of programs designed to enrich the minds and bodies of its young students.
PTA
Andersen Elementary Parent Teacher Association supports the mission of the national PTA and dedicates its organization to improving the education and well-being of students.
Andersen Assembles!
Andersen offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students. Assemblies throughout the year also help to engage students and attract their interest.
Enrichment Learning
Andersen offers students a number of learning opportunities outside of the traditional classroom experience to enrich educational experiences.
Our Mission
Andersen endeavors to develop responsible, empowered problem solvers instilled with a life-long desire for learning through student-centered teaching and working partnerships with home and community.
Before & After School
Children participating in the EDP program are provided the opportunity for activities and quiet time. Afternoon sessions include a snack and a short period of free time before a study hall and other structured activities. The Union Extended Day Program is an extension of the school day and has priority for use of the indoor and outdoor facilities from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Andersen News
![Andersen Elementary fifth grade teacher Cory Allen has been named the 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year for Union Public Schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737138566/unionpsorg/bkovyjfi2p3tzuidpgcd/473803443_1024127563076536_4566758634484866161_n.jpg","width":1000}])
Andersen Elementary fifth grade teacher Cory Allen has been named the 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year for Union Public Schools.
![Campus News Thumbnail Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701118363/unionpsorg/xy60iljvmhpef0ypza9g/CampusNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701118363/unionpsorg/xy60iljvmhpef0ypza9g/CampusNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701118363/unionpsorg/xy60iljvmhpef0ypza9g/CampusNewsThumbnail.png","width":800}])
Andersen Elementary: We are excited to welcome back and share assistant principal, Mr. Justin Vannest, at Andersen.
![Winter scene art with words Andersen Elementary 2025 Snowball Winter Dance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736952083/unionpsorg/rcerupsjce4lqlekksj8/snowball.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736952083/unionpsorg/rcerupsjce4lqlekksj8/snowball.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736952083/unionpsorg/rcerupsjce4lqlekksj8/snowball.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736952083/unionpsorg/rcerupsjce4lqlekksj8/snowball.png","width":804}])
Andersen Elementary will host the 2025 Snowball Winter Dance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 24.
![Union Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715960056/unionpsorg/qxe4u8mdchildfo2oaml/UnionAthleticsLogo.png","width":521}])
The Union Redhawks Cheer Mini Clinic is on February 5 for grades kindergarten through sixth. Register today!
![Snowy scene at the Union Education Service Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736449775/unionpsorg/xrisdoywbccospfe2zub/frozenUthumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736449775/unionpsorg/xrisdoywbccospfe2zub/frozenUthumb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736449775/unionpsorg/xrisdoywbccospfe2zub/frozenUthumb.png","width":527}])
All Union Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10, due to snow and deteriorating road conditions. All Union offices, including the Education Service Center, will be closed as well.
![Redhawks Robotics Rumble art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736262188/unionpsorg/x9tit4jbymljucc6wq8d/2025-01-07_9-01-21.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736262188/unionpsorg/x9tit4jbymljucc6wq8d/2025-01-07_9-01-21.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736262188/unionpsorg/x9tit4jbymljucc6wq8d/2025-01-07_9-01-21.png","width":642}])
Union Public Schools will host the Redhawks Robotics Rumble this Saturday at the Union 6th/7th Grade Center. The Redhawks Robotics Rumble is an elementary robotics competition where the top teams compete for the championship.
The all-day event starts when doors open at 8 a.m. and check-in and robotic inspections begin.
8:45 a.m. Inpection Closes (Al teams must be present)
9 a.m. Drivers Meeting & Opening Session
9:20 a.m. Skills Open & Interviews Begin
12:15 p.m. Luinch
12:45 p.m. Skills Close
1 p.m. Begin Practice / Qualifications Rounds Begin
3:30 p.m. Qualifing Matches End
3:50 p.m. Final Matches Begin
4:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
![The Union U-Wear Spirit Store Christmas Sale is underway, now through December 20. All regular-priced items are 25 percent off. Stock up on your Union gear and shop early while supplies last!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733751409/unionpsorg/dmw8vjkhdhqiuheilxqh/469805441_122202829634182952_3867139209528415457_n.jpg","width":1080}])
The Union U-Wear Spirit Store Christmas Sale is underway, now through December 20. All regular-priced items are 25 percent off. Stock up on your Union gear and shop early while supplies last!
![The Andersen Elf on the Shelf was watching over arrival and dismissal Monday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734445591/unionpsorg/l2j8akjaubvba6ct1qwr/470499287_1115114640408148_4409772483917636964_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734445591/unionpsorg/l2j8akjaubvba6ct1qwr/470499287_1115114640408148_4409772483917636964_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734445591/unionpsorg/l2j8akjaubvba6ct1qwr/470499287_1115114640408148_4409772483917636964_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734445591/unionpsorg/l2j8akjaubvba6ct1qwr/470499287_1115114640408148_4409772483917636964_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734445591/unionpsorg/l2j8akjaubvba6ct1qwr/470499287_1115114640408148_4409772483917636964_n.jpg","width":1536}])
The Andersen Elf on the Shelf was watching over arrival and dismissal Monday! Andersen students and staff certainly enjoyed Elf Yourself Day.
![Christmas scene with Union Schools logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733856852/unionpsorg/vwduvcpdkmhslr785uwr/409147488_749598433862785_3281870100972399823_n.jpg","width":810}])
Union Public Schools will be closed December 23 through Friday, January 3, 2025. Students and teachers will return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Registration is open now through January 13, 2025 for Intramural Stunt, for Union girls in grades 4-7.
District News
Andersen Elementary fifth grade teacher Cory Allen has been named the 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year for Union Public Schools.
![District News Thumbnail Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701118557/unionpsorg/qyn8s36ktsg3ctcdls1z/DistrictNewsThumbnail.png","width":800}])
Reminder: School will be closed Friday, January 17, and Monday, January 20.
![Union Athletics will recognized the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31 at the UMAC.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736863368/unionpsorg/tx1oawk88pdwsari1uqp/2025-01-14_8-01-06.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736863368/unionpsorg/tx1oawk88pdwsari1uqp/2025-01-14_8-01-06.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736863368/unionpsorg/tx1oawk88pdwsari1uqp/2025-01-14_8-01-06.jpg","width":612}])
Union Athletics will recognized the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31 at the UMAC.
![Union Alternative School sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1704904995/unionpsorg/kt8ri8gyhqo3lsriakwd/IMG_0912.jpg","width":2200}])
Union Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker will be conducting a forum for students in grades 9-12 who have applied or who wish to apply to the Alternative School at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22.
![The 2024-2025 Union Public Schools Site Teachers are: (pictured left to right) standing, Leslie Humphrey, 6th Grade Center; Laura Zenthoefer, Moore; Rachel Rhees, Jarman; Rebecca Hines, Cedar Ridge; Alexandria Arias, Roy Clark; Aryn Hardman, High School; Yolanda Moore, Grove; Halley Garry, Darnaby; Becky Davis, 8th Grade Center; Kelly Larby, Ellen Ochoa; Andrea Orr, Rosa Parks; Kaylee Curry, Early Childhood Education Center; Andersen– Cory Allen, Andersen; Carissa Ketchum-Gray, McAuliffe; Br]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729177569/unionpsorg/ht8uet2dm9lmbljb8841/2024-10-17_10-03-36.jpg","width":1281}])
Union Public Schools will recognized the 2024-2025 School Site Teachers of the Year at 9 a.m. Friday, January 17 at the Union Performing Arts Center when the district will also announce the District Teacher of the Year.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Jarrod Chavez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735837736/unionpsorg/kw8dzzzklj7td95d6lgg/DSC02258.jpg","width":1000}])
World history teacher Jarrod Chavez was named a Teacher of the Year for Union High School.
![Teacher Of The Year Spotlight: Aryn Hardman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735837222/unionpsorg/sqgss5njlw1qqrodszkw/DSC01231.jpg","width":1000}])
Environmental science teacher Aryn Hardman was named a Teacher of the Year for Union High School.
Union partner, Grand Canyon University is offering a complimentary information session to paraprofessionals, adjuncts, support staff, and any aspiring teacher today and Wednesday, Jan 14-15.
Together, We Make A Difference
Academics are a priority. Union offers programs for students as young as 3 to adults. Union wants everyone to succeed.
College & Careers
Union is committed to academic excellence. Ensuring all students graduate from high school, prepared for college or career success, guides our practice from Pre-K through 12th grade.
English Learners
Union provides English Learners a high-quality program, designed to assist students in learning English & to meet challenging state academic content & standards.
Early Childhood
Union provides a full-day, year-round program for eligible 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners. Students learn language, fine arts, problem-solving and more.
STEM
Union offers a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math opportunities. Union was the 1st in Oklahoma, & among only a handful of districts nationwide, to offer STEM to students Pre-K through 12th grade.
Community Schools
Union's effective Community Schools model means increased attendance, reduced mobility, & improved academic success because of our partnerships.
Hope-Guidance-SEL
Union is a hope-centered district, using hope as a lens to guide our work. The goal is to foster greater confidence in students’ lives in a positive, affirming school environment.
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