on March 20, 2025

Interim North Union Elementary School Principal Vicky Clark was awarded the North Union Pride Award, pictured above holding the certificate. Clark was nominated by students, staff, parents and community members and selected by committee to recieve the award. Pictured above is Clark and her family members along with NU board members Brian Davis, Matt Staley, Matthew Hall, Bradley DeCamp, Shelly Ehret and Superintendent Justin Ufferman. (Gazette photo by Kyle Meddles)

NU Pride Award honors principal

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette

Members of the North Union school board are honoring a special employee.

At the beginning of the 2025 school year, Vicky Clark accepted the role of Interim North Union Elementary School Principal until the district found someone for the position.

With the position now filled for the upcoming school year, as part of the regular meeting of the board on Monday, Clark was recognized with the North Union Pride Award for her accomplishments as she resigns from what was a short but honored time as the elementary school principal.

Superintendent Justin Ufferman said that the award is a long-standing tradition that honors individuals who “exemplify dedication, leadership and commitment to making our district a …

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