When 6th grade arrives, Greeley families have plenty of flashy options. What Union Colony Schools offers that bigger campuses can't is something simpler and more valuable: small classes, consistent support, and teachers who truly know your child.

Our relationship-first culture, small class sizes, and structured daily routines are designed to make every child's first school experience safe and positive. From morning meeting to enrichments, Kindergarteners build academic foundations in an environment where they are known, supported, and ready to grow.

Ms. Hannah Renouf graduated from Union Colony in 2018 and never looked back. Today she teaches 6th and 7th grade math in the same building where she earned her diploma, and she brings that full-circle perspective to everything she does.

See why sixth grade at Union Colony feels different, with a more structured transition, strong academic support, and a school community where students are truly known.

High school planning shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. Union Colony Prep offers three graduation pathways, ranging from a comprehensive college-prep experience to earning an associate degree before graduation.

At Union Colony Schools, smaller class sizes support strong relationships, safer learning environments, and the academic growth that comes from being truly known.

This blog explores why a small high school setting can make a meaningful difference for students, highlighting academic expectations, engaged classrooms, and college-level preparation.

The Union Colony Schools enrollment lottery takes place on January 28, 2026, with year-round applications accepted as space allows in our intentional, student-centered K-12 community.

Union Colony Schools offers a tuition-free K–12 pathway for families seeking small class sizes, strong academics, and a school culture built on relationships and accountability.

Union Colony Schools is a tuition-free K–12 charter where students start strong, stay challenged, and graduate with college credit, career options, and a community that knows their name.

Small schools transform academic achievement by replacing anonymous hallway interactions with personalized learning environments where teachers decode individual patterns and students take intellectual risks without fear.

Small schools transform academic achievement by replacing anonymous hallway interactions with personalized learning environments where teachers decode individual patterns and students take intellectual risks without fear.

Parents can spot five specific behavioral changes, from dinner conversation enthusiasm to natural leadership, that indicate their child is thriving in the right educational environment.

Union Colony answers the top enrollment questions from parents in our latest blog.

A blog about our thrilling recognition as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School.

Kindergarten at Union Colony Schools is where kids build, read, question, and brag about everything they just learned, all before lunchtime.

The school day doesn’t end at 3:45 at UCS. Our students stick around to lead clubs, build projects, and get real support from teachers who stay late, all tuition-free.

Two energetic teachers at Union Colony's tuition-free school transform early education through personalized attention, creative teaching methods, and genuine care that launches lifelong learning.

Union Colony Schools offers a unique K-12 educational experience, providing consistent support, individualized attention, and leadership opportunities in a safe environment.

At Union Colony Schools we guide students from their first classroom experience to college-ready success. With hands-on learning, small class sizes, and opportunities like concurrent enrollment, students grow into confident thinkers, creators, and leaders.