Board of Education Meeting Information for August 11, 2026
Utica Gems
Shining a Light on Excellence in Our Schools
Welcome to Utica Gems, a special weekly spotlight dedicated to celebrating the students, faculty, and staff who make the Utica City School District shine. Each Monday and Friday, the Utica City School District will be highlighting individuals whose dedication, talent, and hard work inspire those around them.
Through Utica Gems, UCSD aims to showcase the incredible achievements happening every day in our schools and recognize the people who make our district a place of learning, leadership, and community. Check back regularly to discover the latest gems making an impact!
Every school has those special people who make a lasting impact, not just through their...
When Safna arrived at Conkling Elementary School from Afghanistan in February 2022, she...
This month’s Utica Gem is sixth-grader Giordano Giruzzi from Jones Elementary Sch...
Recognizing excellence is easy when it comes to Jennifer Roberts. As JFK’s scienc...
Some people just naturally become the go-to person in a building, and at Watson William...
At JFK Middle School, certain students don’t just attend class, they weave themse...
For 24 years, Special Education Teacher Andrea "Andje" Bansner has been a qui...
Food insecurity remains a front-and-center issue both locally and nationwide, but one s...
The Utica City School District is proud to highlight one of its true gems: veteran art ...
All Utica Gems
Every school has those special people who make a lasting impact, not just through their...
When Safna arrived at Conkling Elementary School from Afghanistan in February 2022, she...
This month’s Utica Gem is sixth-grader Giordano Giruzzi from Jones Elementary Sch...
Recognizing excellence is easy when it comes to Jennifer Roberts. As JFK’s scienc...
Some people just naturally become the go-to person in a building, and at Watson William...
At JFK Middle School, certain students don’t just attend class, they weave themse...
For 24 years, Special Education Teacher Andrea "Andje" Bansner has been a qui...
Food insecurity remains a front-and-center issue both locally and nationwide, but one s...
The Utica City School District is proud to highlight one of its true gems: veteran art ...
This month, we’re excited to recognize Serenity Patterson, a standout JFK student...
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