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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events! Read feature stories highlighting our academic programs, student and staff achievements, district initiatives and more.
Explore upcoming activities, stay informed about academic calendar dates, testing dates, holidays/breaks, teacher workdays and more!
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![Exceptional Parent Virtual Lunch and Learn series returns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760371381/unioncountyps/hqehpmnt9qqlvi983txt/ExceptionalParentVirtualLunchandLearn2025-FS.png","width":2200}])
![UCPS scores the highest in the state for overall End-of-Grade and End-of-Course proficiency]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757019899/unioncountyps/vvhpckyklu0m9cfqfh1g/_0Z81207-new-web-main.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757019899/unioncountyps/vvhpckyklu0m9cfqfh1g/_0Z81207-new-web-main.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757019899/unioncountyps/vvhpckyklu0m9cfqfh1g/_0Z81207-new-web-main.jpg","width":800}])
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Sandy Ridge Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth-grade students and is located in Waxhaw.
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Leader in Me
Leader in Me is a school-wide program that helps students build leadership skills, grow confidence, and succeed in school and life.
Transportation & Bus Tracking
Download the Edulog Parent Portal App for real-time bus tracking and learn how to request transportation.
![Elementary School (K-5)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754925875/unioncountyps/ychttf27sqet4j2qnrjp/SRES-Classrooms-2025-018-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754925875/unioncountyps/ychttf27sqet4j2qnrjp/SRES-Classrooms-2025-018-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754925875/unioncountyps/ychttf27sqet4j2qnrjp/SRES-Classrooms-2025-018-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Discover everything you need to know about elementary school education (grades K-5).
![Elementary Handbooks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754926145/unioncountyps/bxincgtjvdjmx3juk6rf/SRES-Classrooms-2025-034-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754926145/unioncountyps/bxincgtjvdjmx3juk6rf/SRES-Classrooms-2025-034-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754926145/unioncountyps/bxincgtjvdjmx3juk6rf/SRES-Classrooms-2025-034-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Stay up-to-date with the Kindergarten Booklet and Elementary School Handbook.
![Your Career at Sandy Ridge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754926076/unioncountyps/jv77f07obl8adjj8hdfv/SRES-Classrooms-2025-042-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754926076/unioncountyps/jv77f07obl8adjj8hdfv/SRES-Classrooms-2025-042-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754926076/unioncountyps/jv77f07obl8adjj8hdfv/SRES-Classrooms-2025-042-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
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![School Nutrition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754926118/unioncountyps/eyfokpk2m4o1ar3ye9fl/SRES-Classrooms-2025-045-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754926118/unioncountyps/eyfokpk2m4o1ar3ye9fl/SRES-Classrooms-2025-045-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754926118/unioncountyps/eyfokpk2m4o1ar3ye9fl/SRES-Classrooms-2025-045-Thumb.jpg","width":800}])
See what's on breakfast and lunch menus.
![Infinite Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753457719/unioncountyps/yx5p3ac6amjhv1zaqol2/Infinite-Campus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753457719/unioncountyps/yx5p3ac6amjhv1zaqol2/Infinite-Campus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753457719/unioncountyps/yx5p3ac6amjhv1zaqol2/Infinite-Campus.jpg","width":800}])
Use Infinite Campus for access to grades, attendance, assignments and other important school information.
![See Something, Say Something]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757619110/unioncountyps/ywza1swdx0btlzlbndzv/SRES-SRO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757619110/unioncountyps/ywza1swdx0btlzlbndzv/SRES-SRO.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757619110/unioncountyps/ywza1swdx0btlzlbndzv/SRES-SRO.jpg","width":800}])
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