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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!

 

 

From intern to department chair, meet this week’s Utica Gem, Alexis McKerrow!&nbs...

Alba Martinez has poured her heart into Watson Williams Elementary School for the last ...

October is National Principals Month, and we're proud to honor a true trailblazer, ...

Meet Utica Gem, Dwayne Titus! Mr. Titus is a friendly presence at Albany Elementary ...

Behind every pristine blade of grass, every shoveled walkway and every event setup is a...

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Meet Tara Hahn, the heart of the Watson Williams Elementary School office! Tara has bee...

This week’s Utica Gem is Capri Fancher! Capri is an 8th grader with exceptional t...

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Our next Utica Gem is Michael Billins, a dedicated member of the UCSD since 2019. After...

Meet Gianna Salatino, this week’s Utica Gem! For the past four years, Salatino...

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