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

UCS senior among 2,500 nationally named a National Merit Scholar

Brandan Pawlicki, of the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, has earned a $2,500 scholarship through National Merit.

Utica Eisenhower senior earns national computer science award

Ilijevski to be among a handful of Michigan students to receive the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award.

Two UCS Lascrosse players make history with separate state records

Two for the history books!

UCS begins its largest facility improvement project in history

Transformational Bond Issue projects centered on safety

UCS quiz bowl team named state champions

Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies to compete in two national tournaments

UCS accepting nominations for first Legacy of Excellence awards

First ever program will honor significant individuals who contributed to district's rich history

UCS named again to list of best communities for music education

After 10 years the beat is still going strong for music education in Utica Community Schools.

UCS AP Computer Science programs honored with Female Diversity Awards

UCMST, Stevenson and the GLK-UAIS are among 40 Michigan schools receiving AP Computer Science Female Diversity awards

Harvey elementary book vending machine has an amazing story to tell

The machine, dedicated at a school activity night last week, was made possible in part by a donation from a self-titled lunch bunch.

Utica's Henry Ford II theatre honored as state's top "Class Act"

Utica's Henry Ford II honored as Michigan’s top “Class Act” and for overall excellence in theatre

Former Utica track standout goes the distance at Olympic Trials

The former cross country standout at Utica High School has achieved a milestone by competing in Olympic marathon trials in early February.

UCS students among Macomb CTE Students of the Year

Ike, Stevenson student honored for excellence

UCS students selected for State Honors Choirs

Students selected for middle school, jazz choirs

Collaborative approach adds up to math success for UCS sixth graders

Students show achievement gains with new math strategies

UCS girls basketball coach honored on 400th win

Hall of Fame Coach reaches latest milestone

Dedication honors 42 years of service for UCS' Rick Bye

Community gathers to name new fieldhouse after former teacher, coach

UCS Theatre students earn top honors, $5 million in scholarships

Utica Community Schools theatre students earned top 26 top awards and nearly $5 million in scholarship offers at the 2023 Michigan Thespian

Stevenson students have it MADE when it comes to job interviews

Stevenson MADE program hosts its second Professionalism Workshop

UCS student wanted something “a little different” for Paint the Plow

Collins sixth graders spice up Macomb County Road Commission Plow

UCS student builds war memorial as Eagle Scout project

The memorial honors soldiers who gave their lives in Desert Shield.

GLK-UAIS students to veterans: you are loved

The Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies club put out nearly 100 signs of support.

Learning is a great ride for Utica Stevenson students

Swing Bike shows MADE students how faith and determination can guide their future goals

UCS dedicates its new health and human services academy

Academy allows graduates to explore future medical careers

All four Utica Schools bands earn top ratings at district MSBOA

Eisenhower, Henry Ford, Utica, and Stevenson bands received the top Division 1 ratings

Stevenson inducts first class of Athletics Hall of Fame

New group selected to represent success of students, coaches

Strike Up the Bands! Annual UCS BandARama set for Sunday

All four award-winning Utica Community Schools Marching Bands will be presenting the annual BandARama at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 8.