- Utica Community Schools
- UCS Value
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Click the tabs below to hear students and community members discuss how the value of a UCS education supports student and graduate success, the strength of our local economy and our region's quality of life.
The Value of a UCS Education:
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Educational Excellence for Students
The excellent education of our community's youth is a priority for UCS. Hear parent and grandparent testimonials about the Value of a UCS Education below:
Karen Borbolla, UCS Teacher, Parent and Alumni:
Sara Hakim, UCS Parent:
Sue DeFrank, UCS Parent and Grandparent:
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Economic Growth
The quality of UCS supports small, large and corporate 500 businesses in its community. Small businesses depend on a vibrant community that results from a strong school district. Middle and Large companies locate based on a strong talent pool from the local schools.
Sterling Heights Chamber of Commerce president Stacy Ziarko details how UCS works with businesses to drive economic growth and overall quality of life. To hear how the value of a UCS education supports businesses and the economy, please see this link.
The value of a UCS education supports a high quality of life and economic growth in our community, which is good news for small business owners like Dan Wesner. A long time supporter (and graduate) of UCS, Dan’s tuxedo business benefits from being in a destination district that attracts new families and customers.
Hear Dan’s story at this link
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Quality of Life
Community Leaders are clear - the value of UCS Education and educational excellence supports a strong quality of life in our community.
Here is what they have to say.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor
Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis
Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino
Sebastian "Sam" Previti
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Enrollment Links
- Enroll Today - Current UCS Resident
- Schools of Choice (Open to Oakland, Wayne, Lapeer and St. Clair Residents)
- VIrtual Academy - Current residents and SOC
The Value of a UCS Education
Throughout this school year, Utica Community Schools will be asking the question - "What is the Value of a UCS education?"
The answer will come from those most impacted by our schools - graduates, students, parents, residents, business owners and community leaders.
Learn more at the stories shared on this page.
Join the conversation at #ucsvalue or share your story at ucs@uticak12.org.
Our Stories
Future Driven
Supporting Economic Health of our Community
- How the Value of UCS Supports Small Business Owners - Dan Wesner
- Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce - Stacy Ziarko
- Business Leaders Agree: Strong Schools Matter
A Long Legacy of Excellence
Quality of Life
- Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor
- City of Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino
- Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis
- Washington Township Supervisor Sebastian "Sam" Previti
- How UCS Drives Property Values