Troy Mom Encourages You to Get Involved with the School

Katie Taylor Mowrey blogs on Patch and so should you.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Should Colleges Make Student Loan Payments for Low-Earning Grads?

Next year, Adrian College will begin paying debt for graduates that make $20,000 or less.

Tell Your Community About Your School

Share students' accomplishments with the community.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Back-to-School Outfit is About More Than Just Looking Good

The first day of school is a chance for our kids to start fresh, learn more, make new friends, try something new... and of course look good doing it.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Do Michigan Schools Need Later Start Times?

State Supt. Mike Flanagan says he supports a national suggestion to start high school later in the day.

Show Patch Your Back to School Photos

It's easy. And, a great way to show off your child.

How Do Utica Community Schools Rank?

Look up your school in Patch's database of Michigan school ratings.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Football Teams Preparing for Upcoming Season

The Eisenhower and Utica football teams will take to the field Aug. 12 for the first day of practice.

First Day of School in Shelby Township and Utica

Parents, mark your calendar for the first day of school in September.

UCS Students Outperform Statewide Scores on ACT, MME

Utica Community Schools, the state's second largest district, has scored higher than the state average on the 2013 ACT and the Michigan Merit Exam.

Utica Schools Honored for Financial Reporting

Utica Community Schools recently was honored for its financial reporting system.

UCS Approves 2013-2014 Budget

The Utica Community Schools Board of Education recently approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Congrats Eisenhower High School Class of 2013! Share Your Photos on Patch!

Graduation ceremonies for Eisenhower High School were held Sunday at the Palace for the class of 2013.

Congrats Utica High School Class of 2013! Share Your Photos on Patch!

Graduation ceremonies for Utica High School were held Sunday at the Palace for the class of 2013.

Utica High School: Share Your Prom Photos on Patch!

Share the night's memories from the Palazzo Grande by uploading your Utica High School prom pictures to Patch

Eisenhower High School: Share Your Prom Photos on Patch!

Share the night's memories from Palazzo Grande by uploading your Eisenhower High School prom pictures to Patch.

Utica Community Schools Students Get 'Revved Up' for Automotive Careers

Utica Community Schools hosted representatives from the big three, and their vehicles, at the "Where Innovation Meets Design" automotive showcase at the Utica Center for Science and Industry.

Cheyenne Elementary Students Donate 'Coins For Critters'

Students from Cheyenne Elementary School saved their pennies, and with the help of adults, donated more than $700 to the Macomb Humane Society.

3 Ways to Celebrate Your 2013 Graduate on Patch

Whether your child is graduating from college, high school or preschool, find out how to post a free graduation announcement on Patch!

Police Search for Runaway

Investigators are searching for a runaway teen.

Cheyenne Elementary Students Raise Funds for Macomb Humane Society

Second grade students at Cheyenne Elementary School in Macomb raised $300 for the Macomb Humane Society in Shelby Township.

Macomb Community College Recognizes Graduates

Nearly 1,500 Macomb Community College students graduated Friday. What advice would you give graduates from Macomb, and other colleges and universities?

Utica Community Schools Third Graders Take Part in "Wild" Program

Utica Community Schools and the Detroit Zoological Society have combined resources to provide a unique program for third grade students in the districts.

Should Schools Stop Requiring Foreign Language Classes?

Readers of Shelby-Utica Patch react to a proposal in the Michigan State House of Representatives that would eliminate the foreign language requirement for graduation.

Clinton River in Shelby Township and Utica to Become a Classroom

The Clinton River in Shelby Township and Utica will become a living classroom this spring through the Clinton River Watershed Council's Stream Leaders program.

All UCS High Schools Named Among the Nation's Top High Schools

All four Utica Community Schools high schools were named among the country's top high schools by Newsweek Magazine.

Utica Resident Among Record UM-Flint Graduating Class

Utica resident Carla West was part of the largest graduating class in the history of University of Michign-Flint, according to a report by MLive.com

Utica Community Schools Crevolution Robotics Team to Compete at Nationals

The 'Crevolution' FIRST robotics team will be competing at nationals with unique robot and a mission to honor a mentor.

Utica Schools Students Prepare to Take Off in Elite Rocket Contest

Kids from the Shelby Township and Utica area are scheduled to compete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge in May.

Two Utica Community Schools Among the Most Challenging Schools in America

The Utica Academy for International Studies and Eisenhower High School were named two of America's Most Challenging High Schools by the Washington Post.

Eisenhower Rated High in Washington Post Rankings

Eisenhower High School was ranked 22nd in Michigan.

Macomb County Board Honors Shelby Township Green Schools

An award ceremony took place Tuesday at Macomb Intermediate School District in Clinton Township.

Wayne Law Student From Shelby Among the Best Internationally

Rachel Hom, of Shelby Township, joined her Wayne Law teammates in placing highly in the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court competition.

New Utica Community Schools Contract Includes Salary Freeze

Utica Community Schools approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Utica Education Association, according to a report in The Detroit News.

Suburban Ford Honors Teacher of the Year with New Set of Wheels

Flickinger Elementary School teacher Angelo Harwood was named "Teacher of the Year" for Utica Community Schools March 20.

District Names 67 Utica High Seniors 'Academic Scholars'

Utica Community Schools' seniors who distinguish themselves academically during their high school careers are named Academic Scholars.