Education

The North Union Board of Education took a moment out of its meeting to participate with fifth graders as they showcased their science projects in the Spark Studio classroom. Superintendent Justin Ufferman, left, uses shaving cream to create a cloud while fifth grader Barrett Hall, middle, and board member Matt Staley, right, watch on. Hall dropped colored water on shaving cream to mimic how clouds absorb moisture until it leads to rain. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

A flash from the July 27 lighting strike at Triad is pictured above from the perspective of a security camera facing the pavilion at the football stadium. The voltage from the strike caused a multitude of technical glitches and damages that are still being assessed. (Photo submitted)

During a tour of facilities at the North Union High School before regular meeting action on Monday, members of the board of education looked at the current state of many of the building’s workspaces while exploring options for expansion. Above, board members walked through a room that used to house a weight room, which is now storage for costumes and props used in school plays. Pictured from front to back, North Union Superintendent Justin Ufferman, board member Matthew Hall and board member Matt Staley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

The back hallway at Fairbanks High School as it was over the summer break. Students returning to the building next week for the start of the 2025-26 school year will see the finished product of the months-long renovation around campus. (Photo submitted)

Schools try to get ahead of state's cell phone mandate

Above, a mock drawing of North Union’s new scoreboard, including some of the new features it comes with. The bottom portion contains a more traditional scoreboard style, while the upper-half is a video screen that can display everything from athlete names and statistics to full length videos. The sponsor-funded scoreboard is slated for construction in the second week of July. (Graphic submitted)