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We’re excited to kick off our 4th Annual Summer Program with 85 Young Marines enrolled with the help of the Union City High School MCJROTC cadets. This program helps our students build self-confidence, promote leadership skills, excel academically, honor veterans, and the importance of helping our community while promoting the mental, moral, and physical development of our Young Marines.

Please take a moment to read this very important message from our Union City Superintendent of Schools Silvia T. Abbato concerning Independence Day. Thank you for taking the time to review.

On June 19th, we celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the end of slavery in 1865 in the United States, which is known today as Juneteenth. It is a combination of the month of 'June' and the 'nineteenth' day that commemorates the happy news of newly-freed slaves in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, changing the course of history. Their courage serves as a reminder of the price of freedom. Let us never forget their heroism and sacrifice.

Colin Powell's Art Teacher, Ms. Woods, took our students outside to our Peace Garden. They participated in sketchbook meditation with Zen Garden vibes. It was certainly an amazing experience for everyone in attendance.