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01/17/2020
Plumbrook selected for The Step Up to Wellness program

UCS Update - January 17, 2020

01/17/2020
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UCS Board re-elects officers

01/14/2020
UCS Board maintains stable leadership with re-election of officers
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Photo of Superintendent Dr. Christine JohnsSUPERINTENDENT'S COLUMN
Christine M. Johns, Ed.D.

We are proud that Utica Community Schools is widely recognized for innovation and excellence.  Our teachers and staff members live out innovation and excellence in their work with students or their administrative responsibilities. 

For instance, for the past sixteen years, we have received high marks on our audit, demonstrating hard work and a commitment to excellence by our finance team.  In addition, when a national organization does an independent survey that recognizes the district for being a quality employer and quality workplace as Forbes recently did, it reflects the engagement of teachers and staff members across the school community.

As often as we celebrate our success, we recognize UCS made it to a new level when an international multi-billionaire business executive gives a shout out to the innovative work of Henry Ford II teacher Mr. Christopher Davis.  Sir Richard Branson, a British entrepreneur and well-known environmentalist, recently became aware that a group of Henry Ford II students were creating wood-based paddle boards. 

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UCS Vision

All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.

UCS Mission

We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor.
  • Every child can learn and achieve.
  • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process.
  • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort.
  • Excellence is expected and celebrated.
  • Data is used to guide our decision-making.
  • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills.
  • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications.
  • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success.