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10/04/2026 · Union County

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The Two-Second Pause That Gives You Your Day Back

You do not have to answer every request the moment it lands. One small pause can turn an automatic yes into a choice you actually mean.

10/04/2026
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Poem of the Day

Shakespeare’s Secret Weather Trick in Sonnet 18

“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is one of poetry’s most famous openings—but the sonnet’s real surprise is that Shakespeare spends the poem arguing summer is not good enough. Here’s the small, brilliant turn that makes the whole thing last.

10/04/2026

Quote of the Day

The Most Generous Thing You Can Give Someone Is Five Undivided Minutes

Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of granting another person reality. Her idea offers a sharp rebuke to the age of the half-listening phone check.

10/04/2026

The National Ear

The Country Runs on Deadlines, Except Congress

Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while households absorb higher costs and companies wait for clearer rules. The quieter story involves the power grid, where artificial intelligence is creating a very old problem: too much demand and too little infrastructure.

10/04/2026

The Curator

The Standing Ovation Has Become a Participation Trophy

Not every show needs to end with a roomful of people leaping to their feet like they’ve just witnessed the moon landing. Sometimes applause should be allowed to sit down.

10/04/2026

The Weekend Escape

Red Lodge, Montana: The Road Trip That Climbs Into the Clouds

Start in a little Montana town, eat pancakes, then drive one of the most ridiculous roads in America straight into the mountains. Bring a jacket, even if it’s 80 degrees when you leave breakfast.

10/04/2026

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Transportation

Transportation Clear Search Input Close Search Results Transportation Contact Us Union County School District, Florida 255 SE 8th Ave Lake Butler, FL 32054 352-448-0180 Fax: 386-496-4394 Tony Raish  -  Coordinator raisht @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.0180 Bus Routes Link Rules for Bus Ridership Link The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:

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Technology Department

Technology Department Get Help! Submit a help ticket Contact Us Kevin Craft, IT Coordinator craftk @union.k12. fl. us Kyle Halfacre, IT Coordinator halfacrek @union.k12. fl.us Wesley Smith, Technician smithwe @union.k12. fl.us Cailyn Stalnaker, MIS Director mis @union.k12. fl.us The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC

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Covid

Covid Covid Parent Letter Updates Covid Quarantine Guidance The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:

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