The Union City School System received good news this week.
School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said each of Union City’s three campuses have been recognized as a Federal Reward School for the 2024-25 year.
The announcement was made by the Tennessee Department of Education and Governor Bill Lee.
Additionally, Union City Schools joined thirteen others in receiving the prestigious designation as an Exemplary District.
Director of Schools Wes Kennedy said the Reward status for all three schools marked the first time the achievement had been reached in 17 years.
A Reward school designation is the highest distinction a school can earn.
An Exemplary designation comes from a scoring of at least 3.1 out of 4.0 in high performance, student attendance, postsecondary readiness and significant growth in academics.
