UCSLegacy

09/29/2026

Our legacy of excellence continues - All Utica Community Schools high schools have been named the top four in Macomb County by Niche.com - an online school, college, and neighborhood rating site.
Utica High School, Eisenhower High School, Henry Ford II High School and Stevenson High School were ranked one through four out of the 36 high schools in Macomb County.
High schools are ranked based on achievement data, college preparation, staff, clubs and activities, demographics, athletics and resources and facilities.

09/24/2026

Celebrating Dr. Joan Sergent, 2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Honoree ✨Dr. Sergent served as Superintendent of Schools for UCS from 1993-2006.

“My favorite thing is how everyone has that Utica Community Schools pride. It might not be written across their jacket, but you can see it in their faces and eyes when they have accomplished something." - Dr. Sergent

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09/24/2026

Celebrating Leonard Morrison, 2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Honoree ✨ Mr. Morrison was a graduate of Utica High School, the founding principal of both Sterling Elementary and Morgan Elementary, and served as Director of Elementary Curriculum.

“He was always building relationships with people. He knew the importance of it, and he also knew that it was important for people to trust you in order to learn from you. – Lisa Morrison Higgins

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09/24/2026

Celebrating Mr. Browning, 2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Honoree ✨ Mr. Browning served as on the Board of Education for 18 years, including 11 as president. # UCSLegacy

“Any way he could make a difference, he would. Any way he could assist, he would jump right in.”-Mr.Browning

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09/24/2026

Celebrating Vivian Constand, 2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Honoree ✨Mrs. Constand is a former teacher, principal and administrator who served the district for 55 years. # UCSLegacy

“I am so proud of the relationships that I established with the children. That’s what we were all there for, and in all the years that I have worked here, UCS has never veered from the goal of student achievement in a safe environment. Which was from the very beginning.” - Mrs. Constand

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09/24/2026

Celebrating Rae Bye, 2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Honoree ✨Mrs. Bye is a Utica Community Schools Graduate and former administrator who served the district for 55 years. # UCSLegacy

“I believe public education is the pathway to the American Dream. It offers opportunities for learning, for socialization, and for competition, and I had that opportunity when I came to Utica Schools as an 8th grader.” - Mrs. Bye

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08/19/2026

Our legacy of excellence continues! Congratulations to the more than 110 new staff members that will carry UCS into the future for the next generation!

08/17/2026

Join us in celebrating the 2026 Legacy of Excellence Award honorees:
🌟W. B. Browning | Former Board of Education President
🌟Rae Bye | Graduate, Former Counselor and Administrator
🌟Vivian Constand | Former Teacher, Principal and Administrator
🌟Leonard Morrison | Graduate, Founding Principal of Sterling and Morgan Elementary Schools
🌟Joan Sergent, Ed.D. | former Superintendent of Schools
The Legacy of Excellence Award recognizes the lasting, positive impact these honorees have contributed to the success synonymous within Michigan’s second largest school district.
To celebrate the 2026 Legacy of Excellence honorees, Utica Community Schools will host a Legacy of Excellence Awards Event on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Through the generous support of our business community, this free, formal event will be held at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township beginning at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available later this week on a first come, first served basis.

08/10/2026

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04/16/2026

UCS is excited to accept nominations for our Legacy of Excellence Wall of Fame through Monday, May 4!
Learn more: https://www.uticak12.org/legacyofexcellence