Utica honored with Patriot Award from military for supporting deployed Air National Guard teacher

The award was presented to three UCS staff members for their support of deployed physical education teacher.

UCS junior high artists have work purchased by Crain Communication for office display

Three Utica Community Schools junior high school students have had their artwork purchased by Crain Communications, Detroit.

UCS begins third elementary reconstruction project at Havel

UCS and school officials held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this summer to begin a year-long reconstruction of Havel Elementary.

UCS student earns national leadership honor in FIRST robotics

Brett Davis, who attends Eisenhower High School and CSI, was named a leadership finalist for the World Competition

UCS grad among only 31 statewide to earn college-based National Merit scholarship

John Murphy, who graduated from Eisenhower High School earlier this month, will be attending Michigan State University.

UCS students partner with the Detroit Zoo to show some love for Lemurs

The students formed a partnership with the Detroit Zoo this year to create a special feeder for the Lemur as part of Project Invent program.

Henry Ford II junior honored as among Michigan’s most accomplished young musical theatre performers

This marks Wassom’s second time earning Sutton Foster finalist honors, an achievement that places her among Michigan’s most accomplished.

Utica honored once again as national leader in music education

UCS is one of the Best Communities for Music Education as named by the California-based National Association of Music Merchants

UCS band student awarded rare perfect score at state soloist competition

Stevenson sophomore Lincoln Tezak earned a perfect score as a tuba soloist at the Michigan State Band and Orchestra S

Junior high selfie becomes national award winner for UCS student artist

The drawing - A Flattering Angle – has earned a national silver medal in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

UCS graduating seniors earn over $40,000 in superintendent scholarships

Community partners of Utica Community Schools have awarded 39 graduating seniors with a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000.

UCS honored nationally for transparency in financial reporting

UCS received a ertificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting award for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

How FAFSA is opening a whole new future for UCS seniors

FAFSA coaches are sitting down one on one with students to go through their applications.

UHS junior earns state bowling title

Ava Mazza wins the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Bowling title

UCS students partner with boating industry to explore marine technician careers

A group of Utica Community Schools CTE students have entered new waters to explore a career as a marine technician

Utica Community Schools AD Robin Dilday honored for lasting impact on student athletics

The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to interscholastic athletics.

Congratulations UCS CTE Students of the Year

Students honored by the Macomb Career Technical Education Administrators Association

Utica teacher selected for state theatre association's Hall of Fame

Utica High School teacher Joel Kaczmarczyk has been selected for the Michigan Educational Theater Association's Hall of Fame.

Utica's HHS Academy partners with local fire departments

The classroom at the UHS Health and Human Services Academy has turned into a training facility for students, thanks to the fire department

Catalyst Conference helps UCS students and staff look to a future of responsible AI use

UCS staff and high school students attended the 2025 Catalyst Conference in Lansing

Utica administrator honored as emerging leader in school public relations

Jennifer Kane, the Utica Community Schools coordinator of public relations, named "Rising Start" by state communications association.

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