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Welcome to Ellen Ochoa Elementary!
The staff at Ellen Ochoa pledges to work hard to provide each student and our community of learners with the essential skills needed for academic growth, lifelong learning and personal character.
Our Motto
Learn, Lead, and Light the Way.
Student Ladership
Student leaders are actively involved in school and community activities. Student Council also participates in many projects such as collecting books for homeless shelters, and many other service projects.
Literacy
The media center, located at the front entrance, is the glue that holds Ellen Ochoa together, promoting books and reading skills that will help students thrive in their education.
Educational & Fun
Students enjoy the atmosphere at Ellen Ochoa so much it makes their "heads spin!" Check out all that the school has to offer to students on the school curriculum page.
Our Vision
Ellen Ochoa Elementary is a diverse community unified to empower students to become leaders and reach their fullest potential.
Community Schools
Union Public Schools is committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. Our Community Schools support student growth and achievement while also creating strong ties among families, students, schools, and communities.
Ellen Ochoa News
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Union Public Schools partners with Peachjar to help schools communicate with parents and communities in a paperless format via digital flyers.
![Back to school supplies, a clock surrounding a backpack]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782403456/unionpsorg/y6tmsk5y0dsvk93hfpzp/2026-06-25_11-03-58.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782403456/unionpsorg/y6tmsk5y0dsvk93hfpzp/2026-06-25_11-03-58.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782403456/unionpsorg/y6tmsk5y0dsvk93hfpzp/2026-06-25_11-03-58.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782403456/unionpsorg/y6tmsk5y0dsvk93hfpzp/2026-06-25_11-03-58.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782403456/unionpsorg/y6tmsk5y0dsvk93hfpzp/2026-06-25_11-03-58.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782403456/unionpsorg/y6tmsk5y0dsvk93hfpzp/2026-06-25_11-03-58.jpg","width":1756}])
Union Public Schools has revamped its School Supplies web page, enabling parents to purchase supplies online from the vendor of their choice
![Poster art of cartoon children with text: The Assembly and Broken Arrow Police invite families to a back-to-school bash on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. until noon at The Assembly, 3500 W. New Orleans, in Broken Arrow. There will be free backpacks, school supplies and much more. Children must be present in order to receive supplies. (Please leave pets at home.)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784139753/unionpsorg/pnfhlcsnwygcyrufyrxl/Backtoschoolbash.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784139753/unionpsorg/pnfhlcsnwygcyrufyrxl/Backtoschoolbash.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784139753/unionpsorg/pnfhlcsnwygcyrufyrxl/Backtoschoolbash.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784139753/unionpsorg/pnfhlcsnwygcyrufyrxl/Backtoschoolbash.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784139753/unionpsorg/pnfhlcsnwygcyrufyrxl/Backtoschoolbash.png","width":1294}])
The Assembly and Broken Arrow Police invite families to a back-to-school bash on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. until noon at The Assembly, 3500 W. New Orleans, in Broken Arrow.
![UYFA Logo with letters UYFA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713274325/unionpsorg/fj1pkruwvrm3hpt48f3p/2024-04-16_8-31-47.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713274325/unionpsorg/fj1pkruwvrm3hpt48f3p/2024-04-16_8-31-47.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713274325/unionpsorg/fj1pkruwvrm3hpt48f3p/2024-04-16_8-31-47.jpg","width":574}])
Union Youth Football Association podcast is back. New episode rolls out this Sunday, July 19.
![Union Public Schools Board of Education: Steve Nguyen - Zone 5; Dr. Chris McNeil - Zone 2; Heather McAdams - Zone 3; Stacey Roemerman - Zone 4 ; Joey Reyes - Zone 1; and Superintendent Dr. John Federline.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730392406/unionpsorg/bgx1digyvbwp7ra8oo16/Board_Of_Education_Oct24.png","width":1000}])
A brief summary of the July 13 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on Union's strategic plan and capital improvements.
![Union Lunch Bag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715890949/unionpsorg/ixklk7ew9vgibrzzj9nn/287060552_10159683638981690_6836865018042742266_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715890949/unionpsorg/ixklk7ew9vgibrzzj9nn/287060552_10159683638981690_6836865018042742266_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715890949/unionpsorg/ixklk7ew9vgibrzzj9nn/287060552_10159683638981690_6836865018042742266_n.jpg","width":527}])
Union Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Note: A few times have changed for the UMAC and Ellen Ochoa, as of July 7, 2026.
![BattleCreek Church is sponsoring a back-to-school event at its Broken Arrow BattleCreek church location, 3025 N Aspen Ave. This is an opportunity for families to come get free resources to help them start the school year off strong. It will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. August 1 on a first come first serve basis.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783946370/unionpsorg/qkf5qdfveqtirebm2yws/2026-07-13_7-14-44.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783946370/unionpsorg/qkf5qdfveqtirebm2yws/2026-07-13_7-14-44.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783946370/unionpsorg/qkf5qdfveqtirebm2yws/2026-07-13_7-14-44.jpg","width":630}])
BattleCreek Church is sponsoring a back-to-school event at its Broken Arrow BattleCreek church location on August 1.
![Clock with a Unnion Schools logo in the middle of it.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746544693/unionpsorg/typfzoxmrg21b5a0rna7/img_pd_101254_zxvbxm.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746544693/unionpsorg/typfzoxmrg21b5a0rna7/img_pd_101254_zxvbxm.jpg","width":500}])
Dates and times have been announced for Elementary Meet The Teacher and schedule pickup for grades 6-12.
![Text art: A milestone worth celebrating]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783622520/unionpsorg/veokokswy7fi53o5gitj/742511215_1889837392407296_1316030696561962534_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783622520/unionpsorg/veokokswy7fi53o5gitj/742511215_1889837392407296_1316030696561962534_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783622520/unionpsorg/veokokswy7fi53o5gitj/742511215_1889837392407296_1316030696561962534_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783622520/unionpsorg/veokokswy7fi53o5gitj/742511215_1889837392407296_1316030696561962534_n.jpg","width":1080}])
Community Health Connection celebrated the placement of the final structural beam for a 22,000-square-foot Maternal & Child Health Center on land donated by Union Public Schools.
![Older and young kids in group photo for Union soccer camp]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783541666/unionpsorg/eqyhppwneri7bzjupgco/741365860_1497174205763521_1045061174766096900_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783541666/unionpsorg/eqyhppwneri7bzjupgco/741365860_1497174205763521_1045061174766096900_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783541666/unionpsorg/eqyhppwneri7bzjupgco/741365860_1497174205763521_1045061174766096900_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783541666/unionpsorg/eqyhppwneri7bzjupgco/741365860_1497174205763521_1045061174766096900_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783541666/unionpsorg/eqyhppwneri7bzjupgco/741365860_1497174205763521_1045061174766096900_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783541666/unionpsorg/eqyhppwneri7bzjupgco/741365860_1497174205763521_1045061174766096900_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Union Youth Soccer Camp was so much fun! These kids brought the energy.
District News
Union Public Schools partners with Peachjar to help schools communicate with parents and communities in a paperless format via digital flyers.
Union Public Schools has revamped its School Supplies web page, enabling parents to purchase supplies online from the vendor of their choice
The Assembly and Broken Arrow Police invite families to a back-to-school bash on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. until noon at The Assembly, 3500 W. New Orleans, in Broken Arrow.
![People standing in the seats at Union Tuttle Stadium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784128652/unionpsorg/vzwtprblu9x4drpzlg3a/DSC04372.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784128652/unionpsorg/vzwtprblu9x4drpzlg3a/DSC04372.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784128652/unionpsorg/vzwtprblu9x4drpzlg3a/DSC04372.webp","width":800}])
Union Public Schools invites senior citizens to become Gold Key Club members and attend any of our school-sponsored activities as our guest.
A brief summary of the July 13 Board of Education meeting has been posted which includes information on Union's strategic plan and capital improvements.
![Union Schools Education Foundation Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769534639/unionpsorg/pohgcxt2kmhovcl4r5io/USEFlogolarge-04.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769534639/unionpsorg/pohgcxt2kmhovcl4r5io/USEFlogolarge-04.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769534639/unionpsorg/pohgcxt2kmhovcl4r5io/USEFlogolarge-04.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769534639/unionpsorg/pohgcxt2kmhovcl4r5io/USEFlogolarge-04.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769534639/unionpsorg/pohgcxt2kmhovcl4r5io/USEFlogolarge-04.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769534639/unionpsorg/pohgcxt2kmhovcl4r5io/USEFlogolarge-04.png","width":2200}])
Union Schools Education Foundation: Huge thanks to Ruth Nelson Family Foundation for investing in our students!
Union Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Note: A few times have changed for the UMAC and Ellen Ochoa, as of July 7, 2026.
![Representing Union Public Schools are Scott Pennington, director of HOPE; Jessica Hogaboom, coordinator of Counselor Services; Dr. Lindsay Smith, executive director of Special Services; and Dr. Kenneth Moore, executive director of Secondary Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783972596/unionpsorg/za7nie1xydteiyeu6jed/2026-07-13_14-54-05.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783972596/unionpsorg/za7nie1xydteiyeu6jed/2026-07-13_14-54-05.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783972596/unionpsorg/za7nie1xydteiyeu6jed/2026-07-13_14-54-05.jpg","width":593}])
Union staffers are presenting today at the national American School Counselors Association conference in New Orleans.
![Poster art: The Union Varsity Highsteppers are hosting a show and you are invited to watch their talent at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Jefferson Elementary, 8418 S 107th E Ave. Admission is FREE.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784034721/unionpsorg/q1cedogknoscllq9txfy/2026-07-14_8-10-58.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784034721/unionpsorg/q1cedogknoscllq9txfy/2026-07-14_8-10-58.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784034721/unionpsorg/q1cedogknoscllq9txfy/2026-07-14_8-10-58.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784034721/unionpsorg/q1cedogknoscllq9txfy/2026-07-14_8-10-58.jpg","width":1186}])
The Union Varsity Highsteppers are hosting a show and you are invited to watch their talent at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Jefferson Elementary, 8418 S 107th E Ave. Admission is FREE.
Dates and times have been announced for Elementary Meet The Teacher and schedule pickup for grades 6-12.
Together, We Make A Difference
Academics are a priority. Union offers programs for students as young as 3 to adults. Union wants everyone to succeed.
Construction
Union’s construction program is all about giving students hands-on learning opportunities that help them make informed decisions about their future. The program is a great way for students to safely explore careers in construction, HVAC and electrical and earn industry certifications along the way.
Aerospace
Recognizing the need for a skilled workforce in the aerospace and aviation industry, Union is among a growing number of Oklahoma high schools offering aviation curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA).
Early Childhood
Union provides a full-day, year-round program for eligible 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners. Students learn language, fine arts, problem-solving and more.
EDGE
Union's EDGE program (Earn a Degree, Graduate Early) provides eligible students the opportunity to earn 60 college credits concurrently while attending high school.
Community Schools
Union's effective Community Schools model means increased attendance, reduced mobility, & improved academic success because of our partnerships.
English Learners
Union provides English Learners a high-quality program, designed to assist students in learning English & to meet challenging state academic content & standards.
Upcoming Events
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