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.

Principal
Aaron Roussey

School Apps

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
Dean of Students
Nate Mayfield
Dean of Scholars
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. 

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


We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.

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


  • 15 Apr
    • New NE Elementary School Community Meeting
      Date: Apr 15
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Aberdeen Academy, 928 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 25 Apr
    • North Park Montessori 100th Anniversary Celebration
      Date: Apr 25
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: North Park Montessori Academy, 3375 Cheney Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 30 Apr
    • Notice of Public Hearing: Native American Education Program
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Straight School, 850 Chatham NW
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
      Native American Parents, Native American Students and the General Public are invited to share recommendations regarding programs and services to meet the special needs of Native American students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. The input will be used to develop the district’s application for federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • 19 May
    • CA Frost Middle High School Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 19
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
    • Union High School Graduation Ceremony
      Date: May 19
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Houseman Field, 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
      Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  • 20 May
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The curtain rises again: Union High brings back musical theater

For the first time in more than a decade, the curtain will rise this weekend as Union High School brings back its long-awaited musical production.

Senior shatters Redhawks diving record

A school record that stood for nearly four decades has fallen.

Wrestler earns All-State honors at state tournament

Sam Kik cemented his place in school history with an incredible performance at the Division 1 State Wrestling Tournament held at Ford Field. Competing in the 106-pound weight class, Kik battled his way to a fifth-place finish, earning All-State honors and securing his 100th career victory along the way.