Troy Union's Mission

TROY UNION ELEMENTARY OUR MISSION AND BELIEFS…  “Together we will learn, lead, love and leave a legacy.”  Our Learning Beliefs…  

• We believe learning thrives in a positive, collaborative and open-minded environment where people feel respected and valued.  
• We believe we need to create a passion for curiosity, creativity, collaborative problem solving and lifelong learning.  
• We believe purposeful learning creates critical thinkers who respect all voices.  
• We believe that we need to create a risk free, creative and flexible environment that engages higher level thinking which will deepen understanding.  
• We believe learning requires continuous supportive collaboration to help students reach their highest academic personal potential. Our Leading Beliefs…  
• We believe in fostering a collaborative environment that will recognize and value individual differences.  
• We believe that leadership is demonstrated through role modeling in a positive, respectful and empathetic way.  
• We believe leading begins with mutual respect so everyone is comfortable to have a voice to be a leader. 

• We believe learning thrives in a positive, collaborative and open-minded environment where people feel respected and valued.
• We believe we need to create a passion for curiosity, creativity, collaborative problem solving and lifelong learning.
• We believe purposeful learning creates critical thinkers who respect all voices.
• We believe that we need to create a risk free, creative and flexible environment that engages higher level thinking which will deepen understanding.
• We believe learning requires continuous supportive collaboration to help students reach their highest academic personal potential.

OUR MISSION Together we will LEARN, LEAD, LOVE, and LEAVE a LEGACY

• We believe in fostering a collaborative environment that will recognize and value individual differences.
• We believe that leadership is demonstrated through role modeling in a positive, respectful and empathetic way.
• We believe leading begins with mutual respect so everyone is comfortable to have a voice to be a leader.

• Early Childhood to Career
  • Learning opportunities designed to educate and support children from their earliest years through graduation and the world of work.
• Equity and Well-Being
  • Ensuring all students experience the academic, social, and emotional support they need to reach their potential.
• Deep Learning
  • Deepening learning with a commitment to developing life-long skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, character, creativity, citizenship, and communication.
• Building Capacity
  • Providing regular opportunities for staff and families to learn from one another and from local, state, and global partnerships.
• 100% For All
• WORLD CLASS EDUCATION
  • Troy Union Elementary prepares every student for every opportunity through Collaboration, Deep Learning and Focus

• C = CARING:  Show kindness and concern
• U = UNDERSTANDiNG:  Be self-aware and empathetic
• L = LEADERSHiP:  Be a good role model
• T = TEAMWORK:  Put WE before ME
• U = UNiTY:  All means all
• R = RESPONSiBiLiTY:  Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
• E = ENERGY:  Show good effort and good attitude

• 441 = Number of students in grades K-5 enrolled at Troy Union
• 5-Stars = Rating by the Troy community, parents and students
• 1925 = Year the oldest section of Troy Union was built
• A+ = Overall Niche.com grade for Academics, Teachers, Diversity, etc.
• 67 = Total number of teachers, support, office and substitute staff members
• National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award
• Best Elementary Schools Ranking according to U.S. News 
• School Mascot is the Eagles
• 16 to 1 = Student to teacher ratio average for K-5 grades
• Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Award
• National School of Character Award
• Michigan State School of Character Award
• #2 = Troy School District is rated 2nd best school district in the state of Michigan of 557 districts.