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Welcome to Union High School (9-12)

Greetings from Union High School!  My name is Aaron Roussey and I have the absolute pleasure of being the Principal at Union High School.  Our vision is to develop confident, accountable, and responsible lifelong learners who are college and career ready.

Our staff are committed to scholars success, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Our goal is to ensure that all scholars feel included, valued, supported and safe. Our diverse scholar population is rich with bilingual and English learners who are supported through our Newcomers program, cultural center services, and bilingual staff.

We understand that equitable education and compassion are the cornerstone to any successful institution, and we are committed to bringing that to our scholars and community every day.

Aaron Roussey
Principal

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Union High School

1800 Tremont Blvd. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: 616-819-3160
Aaron Roussey
Principal
Dana Bachelder
Assistant Principal
Jessica Maat
Assistant Principal
Gerardo Aguilar
Scholar Success Coordinator
Nate Mayfield
Scholar Success Coordinator
Morgan Bills
Kent School Services Network (KSSN) Coordinator
Justin Walker
Athletic Dir/St Accblty Deans

School Hours

Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m. 

KSSN

We are a Community School!
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We are The U!

At Union High School, our newly modernized building is a hidden gem on the west side of Grand Rapids. It features updated classroom technology, secure entrances, a wonderfully caring staff, and a massive athletic wing. We are also surrounded by sprawling green space for outdoor instruction and athletics.

Union recently underwent extensive renovations, with an emphasis on equipping all classes with the latest technology and tools to facilitate instruction.  Union’s experienced staff leverage these classroom enhancements to provide the best educational opportunities for all of our scholars. 

As a Cultural Center at GRPS, we offer specific programs and services that support our English Learners. Our goal is to ensure that our diverse scholar population feels included, valued, and supported. We understand that equitable education and compassion are the cornerstone to any successful institution, and we strive to bring that to our scholars and community every day.

Union has something for everyone! 

Meet Our Principal


Our newly modernized building is a hidden gem on the west side of Grand Rapids, featuring updated classrooms, entrances, air conditioning, and a massive athletic wing, surrounded by sprawling green space for outdoor instruction and athletics.

Union recently underwent extensive renovations, with an emphasis on equipping all classes with the latest technology and tools to facilitate instruction. Union’s experienced staff leverage these classroom enhancements to provide the best educational opportunities for our scholars. 

Union High School Photo Tour


Two GRPS seniors awarded prestigious, full-ride Gates Scholarship

Two Grand Rapids Public Schools seniors have been awarded The Gates Scholarship, a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship that covers the full cost of college.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… Union delivered a show to remember

Union High School brought a bold, energetic production of Beetlejuice Jr. to the stage on March 27 and 28, 2026, marking the school’s second musical in as many years and building on the momentum of last year’s Mean Girls Jr.

Union Softball Builds Around Depth and Defense in the OK Gold

The Union Redhawks softball team is heading into the new season with a roster full of versatile athletes, something both the coaches and players believe will be a game-changer this spring.