Utica Community Schools

Utica Community Schools Utica Community Schools (UCS) is committed, in partnership with the community, to empower students to positively transform their future and the world.

We are Michigan's second largest school district. Utica Community Schools is a nationally recognized school district dedicated to promoting outstanding academic achievement and creating a college culture where students aspire, prepare and achieve. Utica Community Schools is Michigan's second largest school district with a student enrollment of nearly 30,000 students who attend one of our four high

schools, seven junior high schools, or 25 elementary schools. In addition, UCS offers four specialty high school programs, including:
Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies
Stevenson Manufacturing, Automotive and Design Engineering (MADE)
Utica Center for Mathemativs, Science and Technology
Utica Center for Science and Industry

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Stop by and help us stuff a bus with school supplies. We are at the original Jet’s at 14 Mile and Ryan. Any school suppl...
08/26/2026

Stop by and help us stuff a bus with school supplies. We are at the original Jet’s at 14 Mile and Ryan. Any school supply donation over $5 gets a free pizza!

08/26/2026

A match made at Graebner! 💙 Graebner Elementary is such a special part of Aaron and Tiffany Terenzi's story that they returned to the school on their wedding night to take a picture there!

We look forward to welcoming the community to our Open House this Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2pm to see its transformation. Please note that parking will be limited - the community is encouraged to utilize our free shuttles from the IRC, Henry Ford II and Browning Elementary from 1:15-4:30pm.

08/25/2026

Graebner student turned UCS administrator, Ken Voakes recalls his time at Graebner Elementary and how it inspired him to go into education.

We look forward to welcoming the community to our Open House this Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2pm to see its transformation. Please note that parking will be limited - the community is encouraged to utilize our free shuttles from the IRC, Henry Ford II and Browning Elementary from 1:15-4:30pm.

08/24/2026

In this tribute to Graebner Elementary, alumni Ryan and Austin Lenz speak to how special Graebner Elementary and its staff were for each of them.

We look forward to welcoming the community to our Open House this Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2pm to see its transformation. Please note that parking will be limited - the community is encouraged to utilize our free shuttles from the IRC, Henry Ford II and Browning Elementary.

08/24/2026

Barney believed the student-athletes deserved the best facilities the School System could afford. The new Swinehart Stadium is an extension of that philosophy and he would be delighted with the new facility for the opportunities it will provide for the students to excel in sports.

Duncan third grader is one step away from Broadway
08/24/2026

Duncan third grader is one step away from Broadway

Ellen’s Stardust Diner is a famous 50s-themed diner in New York City where the waitstaff, also known as “Stardusters,” perform Broadway hits while the guests dine.

A new era opened last night at Swinehart Stadium. While Mother Nature may have interrupted the celebration, she did give...
08/24/2026

A new era opened last night at Swinehart Stadium. While Mother Nature may have interrupted the celebration, she did give us a beautiful rainbow at the end! Thank you to everyone who turned out to celebrate Game Day at Swinehart. Check out these photos!

It’s game day at Swinehart! Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at 6 pm
08/23/2026

It’s game day at Swinehart! Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at 6 pm

08/22/2026

Address

11303 Greendale
Sterling Heights, MI
48312

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15867971000

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