UCS teams bring the thunder to annual robotics tournament

Six UCS teams earn top honors at area's largest regional Lego Robotics competition.

Utica Stevenson sophomore chosen for All State Band

Jordan Matthews landed one of seven spots for flutists in the band after being in an audition pool of more than 1,000 high school students f

UCS senior publishes and presents AI research at international symposium

Stevenson/MST senior is presenting his paper at a workshop at the IEEE International Conference on Data Mining in Washington, D.C.

CTE automotive program in UCS receives grant from local foundation

The Margaret Dunning Foundation has provided a $43,000 grant to Henry Ford II

Utica Schools expands sports medicine program

Utica Community Schools has expanded the Career and Technical Education program from one semester to a full year.

Utica Schools elementary launches Positive You program

Switzer Elementary launched the Positive You program this year to help build student purpose, identity and resilience.

Sparking Entrepreneurialism for UCS high school students

Students have unique opportunity to step into the world of entrepreneurship

UCS strikes up the bands on October 5

Annual Band-A-Rama set for October 5 at Runkel Field

UCS instructional technology consultant Courtney Conley has earned a rigorous certificatication

Courtney Conley, a member of a UCS technology team known as “ITC Geeks,” has earned the Microsoft Certified Coach credential.

Families invited to second annual UCS wellness fair

Utica Community Schools will host the second annual Family Wellness Fair on Sept. 13 at Eisenhower High School from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

UCS to showcase future of district through reconstructed DeKeyser Elementary Open House on Aug.24

The future will be on display as Utica Community Schools hosts a community ribbon cutting/open house at DeKeyser Elementary on Aug 24.

UCS honored nationally for innovation in school meals

The department has earned the Innovation in Nutrition Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.

UCS team takes national title in robotics competition

Niken Patel and Logan Lawler, a team from the Utica Center for Science and Industry (CSI), earned first place in the SkillsUSA competition.

Schuchard music teacher is part of first U.S. brass band invited to international competition

Tyler Schreiber, who has taught music at Schuchard Elementary for the past two years, is part of the first American brass band to take part

UCS Legacy of Excellence Awards recognized nationally with top recognition

The Legacy of Excellence Awards hosted by Utica Community Schools was recognized by the National School Public Relations Association.

UCS breaks ground on reconstruction of Graebner Elementary

UCS and school officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially begin a year-long reconstruction of Graebner Elementary.

Michigan Tech invests in UCS Leading Scholars

The northern Michigan university has awarded UCSI seniors Ryan Miller, Elijah McCoy and Nolan Roessler its top scholarship

UCS once again honored as one of nation's best for music education

For the 11th time, UCS honored as one of the nation's best communities for music education

School-To-Work is a "gamechanger" for UCS student entrepreneur

Eisenhower senior Gavin Brecht is balancing something a bit different—his own business

Utica senior earns entry into Air Force Academy

It's a childhood dream come true for senior Jordan Fernandez

Utica CSI students will take their skills to national competition

UCSI students earn entry at SkillsUSA competition after earning gold medals at the state tournament.

AIMazon empowers UCS students in cognitively impaired program

AIMazon focuses on selling three items for $1 each: smencils (fragrant pencils), super blow pops and airhead candy bars.

UCS honored nationally for transparency in financial reporting

The school district is among approximately 500 nationally to earn a Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting award.

Two UCS seniors named among state's best student journalists

Ava Nightingale, of Eisenhower High School, and Natalie Rubel, of Henry Ford II High School, have been honored by MIPA.

UCS juniors sponsor life changing community service project

GLK-UAIS project donates 360 products for the homeless

UCS Future Educators earn top state honor for second straight year

Students in the program recently received top honors at the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) state conference.

AVID pays off with full scholarships for seven UCS Stevenson grads

Seniors credit AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)- and its focus on organizational skills on preparing them for college.

Emancipated/homeless Utica senior earns full scholarship to Notre Dame

GLK-UAIS senior Nicholas Slaughter will study civil engineering next fall at the University of Notre Dame

UCS students receive top honors, scholarships at theatre festival

Top honors and more than $5.3 million scholarships were handed out to Utica Community Schools theatre students at the Michigan Thespian Fest

UCS students support more than 170 charity drives during season

All UCS schools support service activities during holiday season

Eisenhower Show Choir in UCS chosen as top state ensemble

Show Choir was also chosen as the group that will represent the east site at the MSVMA All-State Festival in May.

UCS administrator recognized as Michigan’s Communicator of the Year

The Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) has awarded McAvoy with the 2024 Gerri Allen School Communicator of the Year Award.

Counseling organization honors UCS administrator as best in Michigan

Kim Charland named Administrator of the Year by the Michigan School Counselor Association.

UCS students are walking out for better health

Havel Elementary students are staging walk outs to focus on their mental and physical health

Strike up the bands! UCS BandARama is October 6

All four award-winning Utica Community Schools Marching Bands will be presenting the annual BandARama at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 6

UCS teacher honored for igniting student passion for post-secondary

A Utica Community Schools teacher has been recognized for her exemplary efforts in inspiring her students to pursue post-secondary dreams

UCS recognizes 13 honorees with inaugural Legacy of Excellence Award

UCS will host the 2024 Legacy of Excellence Awards Celebration on September 19

Teacher Spotlight: Catherine Makes A Difference In Utica

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Two Henry Ford II grads earn entry into Naval Academy

Students among only 1,200 nationally admitted into prestigious academy

Utica High School grads mark a time of change

Congratulations to the UHS Class of 2024