Union Middle School

Going into 8th here. Great school. I’ve met a lot of friends here and mostly everyone is kind. Most of the teachers are friendly and supportive, often making the content in their classroom fun and entertaining to consume. They also offer time after school (sometimes before, depending on the teacher) and after class (such as lunch or break) to often help with students questions. Councillors (some teachers as well) are also very supportive and willing to listen to a student’s concerns whether it be mental health, stress, etc. This school is very accepting of anyone, regardless of any factors that may make them different. For the most part, homework is relatively limited except for the nearly daily math homework and/or any unfinished work from the day. Electives are fun and provide fun experience for all grades, especially drama and project lead the way, and offer nearly no homework. I cannot speak on how people with disabilities are treated here, as I do not know myself. One thing I would like to mention is that some teachers aren’t that supportive. Some days they are willing to help and answer questions but mostly just subconsciously make you feel bad for asking something that they might’ve answered already. I’m a student that has trouble focusing my attention a bit of the time (not on purpose), and sometimes need to make sure something is right a few times before going ahead with stuff, so these types of teachers aren’t really helpful to me. Students who struggle shouldn’t have to feel bad for asking questions. I get that this can be a rightful punishment for kids who, purposefully, don’t listen and cause trouble, but it seems like the teachers who do this do it to all of their students, regardless of if they were intentionally not listening or not. Additionally, it seems like kids who are purposefully misbehaving don’t get punished for their actions like they should be. I’ve seen many times where students in my classes have been borderline-violent and inappropriate with others and yet they get no punishment other than a talking-to. Maybe there’s more I don’t see, but from what I’ve seen that seems to be the extent of it. Overall, this school is amazing and I loved being here for the over two years I’ve been here, soon to be three this year. Staff is mostly great, surprised how they manage how unhinged a lot of older students are- Would recommend. Go Tigers!

My daughter just finished three years at Union Middle School and I have been so impressed by and grateful for the wonderful middle school community that the principal, Mr. Feinberg ,has created. UMS has a wonderful staff which is a reflection of great leadership. I am an educator in a neighboring high performing District and did a lot of parental hand-wringing over whether to bring her to my District but have never regretted keeping her in our home District. UMS has provided our daughter with an exceptional and well-rounded education.

My son is in 8th grade and has had an amazing 3 years at UMS. He has been involved with sports and many academic program for programming. My daughter is in 6th grade and is enjoying all her classes and dabbing into sports. This school is amazing, from the teachers, crossing help, front office staff and principal, it’s beyond words. As a household with 2 working parents, I feel I am always in the loop via communications and have no worries about my kids. I thank the UMS team for caring for each child that is on campus and off.

We love Union! We have our second child entering 6th grade in a few weeks and just graduated our 8th grader. I feel that Union brings out the best in every child. My older son loved going to school each day. He really looked forward to his math class. Like another parent said, there is extra work to do the year before but it was very easy for him since the teacher was available for help. My son really loved his gym classes each year. As a parent, I want to say thank you to the secretaries for being kind and responsive. We are very excited for another three years at Union.

Union Middle School is a one-of-a-kind place to be. You'll find dedicated educators, talented students, supportive adult community, and an involved, forward-thinking district office. I don't think there's another middle school out there like UMS! As the Union Middle School principal, my focus is on creating a kind campus, ensuring a safe learning environment for all, and supporting our students, no matter the situation. While we perform rather well on standardized tests, this is not what defines our Union Middle school community. We honor those students who promote with straight A's just as we celebrate the student who increased their reading level from 4th to 6th grade in a single year. Personally, I hope to provide a personalized experience for you and your student. From the minute you become part of the UMS family up to (and beyond) when your last student promotes from our school, I want to ensure your questions are answered and that you feel a part of the UMS community. Union Middle School is truly a unique place. I feel blessed to call it my home. Best, Mr. Feinberg, Principal