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Every school community has individuals who bring both exceptional dedication and unyiel...

Read Article Spreading Joy and Community: Utica Gem Danielle McEwen

Every school has those special people who make a lasting impact, not just through their...

Read Article Making the UCSD Shine: Utica Gem Allison Gates

When Safna arrived at Conkling Elementary School from Afghanistan in February 2022, she...

Read Article Conkling's Safna Fazail Excels in the Classroom and Beyond

This month’s Utica Gem is sixth-grader Giordano Giruzzi from Jones Elementary Sch...

Read Article Utica Gem Giordano Giruzzi Shines Bright at Jones Elementary

Recognizing excellence is easy when it comes to Jennifer Roberts. As JFK’s scienc...

Read Article Utica Gem - Jennifer Roberts

Some people just naturally become the go-to person in a building, and at Watson William...

Read Article The Force Behind Student Success: Lisa Hyatt

At JFK Middle School, certain students don’t just attend class, they weave themse...

Read Article Aubree Cloutier Shines as a True District Gem at JFK

For 24 years, Special Education Teacher Andrea "Andje" Bansner has been a qui...

Read Article Shining Through Service: Honoring Andrea Bansner

Food insecurity remains a front-and-center issue both locally and nationwide, but one s...

Read Article Utica Gem: Kernan Food Pantry

The Utica City School District is proud to highlight one of its true gems: veteran art ...

Read Article Where Art Meets Heart: Educator Mamie Faga