Union Elementary School

08/31/2026

Progress Reports go live ParentVue next Friday, Sept. 4.

Send a message to learn more

07/08/2026

Excited to welcome Mr. Paperman to Union Elementary!

Union Elementary School District is excited to announce Mr. Russell Paperman as Union Elementary's new Assistant Principal. Mr. Paperman will work alongside Ms. LaToya Turner, who enters her second year as Union Elementary's Principal.

In nearly two decades of PreK-12 leadership experience, Mr. Paperman said his core philosophy has remained the same.

"I absolutely love seeing students discover they can achieve things they never thought possible," he said.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Paperman to our team!

Head to our website to learn more about him.

09/23/2025

09/08/2025

Have you checked your child's progress yet? 💻

Parents can view their child’s progress report online through ParentVUE! This is a great opportunity to check in on how the school year is going and celebrate your child’s efforts so far.

Log in at www.unionesd.org/families/ParentVUE to stay connected and support your child’s success as they work toward their goals and dreams.

08/29/2025

Union students and families are invited to cheer on GCU Lopes Women’s Soccer as they take on Sam Houston! 🎉

🗓️ Friday, Sept. 5
⏰ 7 PM
📍GCU Soccer Stadium

🎟️ Get free tickets at gculopes.com/promo
with promo code: 2WSOC

08/07/2025

Meet Mrs. Glueck!

"Hello! My name is Jennifer Glueck or Mrs. G., as many call me. I will be providing reading support to all of our English Language Learners so that they can gain the literacy skills they need to help them learn the English language and be successful both at school and in life. I have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration on Bilingual Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction. I am certified as a specialist in English Language Learners, Reading, and Early Childhood education. In 2011, I was awarded the title of English Language Learner Teacher of the Year for the state of Arizona! This will be my 24th year as a teacher, with the last 5 years being right here at Union! I love my job and I love my kids. They are all capable of so much and I am determined to help them discover the greatness that they all carry inside of them.

On the personal side, I have lived in Arizona since I was 2 years old, so I consider myself a native. I am a wife, a mother to three grown boys, and a grandmother to five amazing grandchildren. I am also “mama” to my three cats! My idea of the perfect relaxing evening is to sit at home with a cat curled up in my lap, coffee in hand, and listening to music, especially my favorite band, Queen! 😊"

08/03/2025

Welcome Ms. Martinez!

"Hello, my name is Ms. Rita Ann Martinez , I am a fourth-grade teacher at Union Elementary School. I am a mom of three children and a Nana of three grandchildren. I have a small dog 🐕‍🦺 name Sofia. My favorite color is yellow, I love to watch the ballet, The Nutcracker. Every Christmas, another one of my loves is a nice hot cup of coffee, cream, and sugar, please or a caramel macchiato with two pumps of peppermint , you got to love it Christmas all year around.

Also, I love to cook. My favorite seasons are fall and winter. It's just such a wonderland of beauty during that time. Hope this lets you get to know me a little personally and professionally. I've been working with children and parents for the last 35 years in the Early Childhood Education Field with the opportunity to have worked in many programs and departments. I currently have six years in the teaching field area for elementary school. Again, hope this lets you know me a little more."
Thank you, for the opportunity to be your children's fourth grade teacher.
💛🐕‍🦺🍁🩰🍂👩🏻‍🏫🍁👩🏽‍🍳🍂❄️☕️💛"