Utica Gems

Today’s Utica Gem is Maria Fielteau, a teacher who has served as an English as a ...

We are proud to shine a spotlight on Marnie Williams. A dedicated educator, she has spe...

Our next Utica Gem is a JV cheerleader with skill and heart. Meet Amarah Lumpkin! As...

This week's Utica Gem shines bright at JFK Middle School, congratulations to 8th gr...

Classrooms, teachers, students and learning usually come to mind first when we think ab...

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...

UCSD families and students were greeted by new friends from the Utica Zoomobile at Wats...

Behind the Beats!

August 19, 2025

Thank you to our Utica City School District System of Care partners at ICAN, Levitt AMP...