• In a few short days, more than 2,000 graduates will walk across the O’Rena stage to receive a UCS diploma that will be the key to opening doors in the future.

    We have recently been profiling many of these graduates as they reflect on their time in Utica Community Schools and now look to the future. When asked how UCS supported them in reaching their career and college goals, they all shared a common theme of rigor and choice:

    • “You have the ability to follow any path that interests you.”
    • “I feel the education here is strong and it challenges me to achieve more.”
    • “I don’t think other districts have this level of support.

    The multiple pathways available to students are part of the fabric of Michigan’s second largest school district. It is also a centerpiece to our UCS Empowered strategic plan and how we inspire remarkable achievement in our students.

    UCS students are immersed in an educational community that walks with them on a journey of discovery and development. Students feel a sense of belonging and engagement as teachers and staff members empower them to learn and succeed.

    A UCS education is personal. Students are encouraged to pursue their passion and achieve their potential. Through a process of shared engagement, students can identify pathways to success that meet their needs and interests.

    Opportunity is found on multiple pathways within Utica Community Schools. These roads may lead to a focus on career training or preparation for college and university success. At UCS, it is the person that is important, not just the pathways that they choose.

    When they receive their UCS diploma, our graduates become part of our rich tradition of graduate success. Members of the Class of 2024 have already accomplished a great deal in their short time with us. I know these graduates will be leaders wherever they choose to put their talents. They will become the newest members of our legacy of excellence.

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