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20 » Education & Schools
Great Schools + Great
Students = Great Graduates
Whether or not you have children
in school, education is an
important consideration for anyone
considering relocation. After all, the
quality of education in a community
is reflected in everything from home
resale values to quality of life.
No matter your education needs
— public, private, charter, higher
education or trade schools — there
are a wealth of options for those who
choose to make Blairsville-Union
County their home.
LAPTOPS FOR LEARNING
The beauty of our school district is
that it has been able to preserve smalltown
values while keeping up-to-date
with the latest in educational practices
and technology. For example, every
student in grades 6-12 receives a dedicated
Chromebook computer for use
at school and home. Students in
grades 3-5 also receive Chromebooks,
but they remain in the classroom.
STEM (science, technology, engineering
and mathematics) is emphasized
in all higher grades. Union
County High School began a STEM
cohort during the 2015-2016 school
year, targeting 20-30 students in
9th grade. A new cohort each year
receives integrated instruction in
physics/engineering and literacy/
chemistry, while the following year
focuses on biology/healthcare science.
Through community partnerships,
students also receive hands-on,
field-based research opportunities.
Union County High School FFA
INCubator program
Commissioner Paris reads to students
at the Union County Primary School
Union County High School Chorus
Union County Panthers football game