School NewsDistrict News

Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Program Returns at Utica Community Schools
06/28/2022
Free meals available this summer at select sites
Registration is now open for 2021-22 kindergarten
01/27/2021
Enrollment is now open for fall kindergarten
Collins' Teachers are APPRECIATED!
06/23/2020
Thank you to our entire staff for giving their hearts to our students!
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Tutors help peers succeed in summer school
07/28/2022
Students help their peers by tutoring during summer school.
Class of 2022 graduate performs with national honor band
07/28/2022
Utica High grad plays trumpet with musicians from across the country.
“This has to be the coolest shop class in the world!”
07/27/2022
Emmy award winner gets Henry Ford II High School-made paddle board hand delivered
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Lasceski with honor band conductor
Chris Davis with Ty Pennington
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From The Principal

Collins’ Families,

Our 2021-2022 school year has come to a close.  I would like to thank our entire school community for a remarkable school year filled with many successes and unforgettable memories. 

If  you happen to drive by our building, you will notice we are in the thick of construction.  The moment our door closed on June 10th, the work began.  Crews are and will continue to work on improving our school home.  Some changes you will see in the fall will include a brand new front office and secured entry.  You will also see new carpet and flooring in our classrooms along with new cabinetwork.  Our cubs will be enjoying a brand new gym floor as well.  Finally, by fall you will see a brand new and extremely improved parking lot!

We hope you have a wonderful summer and we look forward to another great school year come fall. 
 

Best Regards,

Jena Lenz

Collins’ Principal

Our Mission

With the support of the community, the mission of Bruce Collins Elementary is to foster a caring and enriching environment that enables all students to grow academically and socially to reach their individual potential as they become lifelong learners.

MSTEP and MIAccess

This Spring our students in grades 3rd- 6th will be taking part in MSTEP & MIAccess Michigan State Assessments. Specific information and testing dates will be coming home from individual grade levels. It is very important that students will be in school on these days. Please make

every effort to have them here. Thank You!

UCS Vision

All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.

UCS Mission

We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor.

Core Values

  • Every child can learn and achieve.
  • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process.
  • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort.
  • Excellence is expected and celebrated.
  • Data is used to guide our decision-making.
  • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills.
  • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications.
  • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success.