Union Academy Charter School

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Thank you to the City of Monroe for recognizing Union Academy’s commitment to recycling with a generous $1,000 award! ♻️

A special shoutout goes to Jackie from our maintenance team and the two young men who faithfully help collect recycling each week. Their hard work and dedication help make a difference on our campus every single day, and their efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for helping keep UA green!

We are thrilled to welcome Calista Weis to the UA family as our new theater teacher!
She has been teaching theater for 5 years after graduating with a BA in Theatre Education from Winthrop University. When she’s not at school making theatre magic happen, she’s either crafting at a local coffee shop, performing in community productions, or making her husband listen to her talk about their two cats: Spicy and Beans.

Welcome to UA!

Tropical vibes, great friends, and memories to last a lifetime. 🌴✨

Paradise Found, HS Bound was the perfect way for our 8th graders to celebrate before heading off to high school!

Camp Invention
Join us June 8–12 for a week of hands-on creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. This year’s camp will be led by Camp Director Carly Rosmon. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly at [email protected].

Register directly at https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/nc48/11616

✨ Senior Spotlight: Madison Wilson ✨

What’s next?
I will be attending Charlotte’s Academy of Nails and Esthetics to become a licensed nail technician

UA Awards/Recognition:
I have been on the varsity cheer team winning 3 state championships and the varsity swim team all 4 years of high school. I have also been on the yearbook staff for two year and have been apart of the National Art Honors Society for two years.

Community Service:
I have completed my and doubled my hours. I have completed most of my hours through the Monroe Community Shelter. I have gotten to help and meet so many new people. There’s always an opportunity to help someone in need and spread kindness to others. Volunteering and helping at events taught me how to be selfless to others and made me realize the importance of giving back to our community. It never hurts to help put a smile on someone’s face.

Advice to Underclassmen:
Participate in everything you can. Don’t be afraid to make new friends and have conversations with new people. They might end up becoming some of your best friends. Don’t be afraid of being embarrassed, because at the end of the day, those little moments don't define you! So go do what you want to do and live the life you want to live, because you only get one chance to make it count.

What’s Next?
I will be attending Duke University to study Earth & Climate Science to pursue my dream of becoming a broadcasting meteorologist. I also made the Duke Dancing Devils Dance Team and will be performing at all Duke football and basketball games!

UA Involvements/Accomplishments:
Student Body President (12), Class President (9-11), Host of Cardinal News Network, Yearbook Editor, Communications Intern, UA Brand Ambassador, Interact Club President, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society Vice President, National Science Honor Society, Founder of Cardinals Helping Cardinals, LINK Crew, UA Junior Marshal, NCSSM Junior Marshal, attended NC Governor’s School, Scholar Athlete, 4 Year Varsity Cheerleader, 2 Year Varsity Track
Associate in Science from SPCC and a NCSSM (North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics) Diploma
3x Cheer GameDay NCHSAA State Champion, Varsity Cheer Cardinal Award, Charlotte Friday Night Lights Cheer Rising Star of the Year, Charlotte Friday Night Lights Cheerleader of the Year, Class of 2026 Salutatorian, Ron Brown Cornerstone Award.

Community service:
I have completed my and doubled my hours by giving back to both my school and our community. One of my biggest accomplishments has been creating the Cardinals Helping Cardinals backpack program, which provides food for students at UA facing food insecurity. Supporting students within our own Cardinal family has been incredibly rewarding.

Advice to underclassmen:
High school really does go by faster than you think. Don’t wait for the “big moments” to enjoy it. The little things matter the most. Take pictures, but also put the phone down sometimes and just be there. Go to the events, cheer a little louder, and stay a little longer, because those small moments are what turn into the memories you’ll miss the most. High school isn’t just about getting through it. It’s about actually living it while you’re in it. Always remember that these were the “Good Old Days”! 🤗