Our Mission:
The DeKeyser community provides a safe, learning environment while encouraging academic and personal success through high expectations.
Our Motto:
DeKeyser Elementary School's theme is "Adventures never end!"
Utica Community Schools is celebrated for student
achievement that consistently surpasses county, state and national benchmarks.
Accelerate UCS! has been built with current and future student needs at each
grade level in mind, taking into consideration what is working well and what
may require change. For more information, please see this link.
UCS Vision
Utica Community Schools, in partnership with our
community, will empower students to positively transform their future and the
world.
UCS Mission
Utica Community Schools ignites a passion for
learning in all students. We strengthen our community by welcoming all learners,
honoring culture, and inspiring remarkable growth and achievement. We
accomplish this by:
• Ensuring students are at the heart of all
decisions
• Collaborating with all stakeholders
• Providing a safe and supportive environment
• Encouraging mindsets that are open to
innovation
• Reimagining what school can be
• Promoting high expectations throughout Utica
Community Schools
• Committing to multiple pathways toward
excellence and achievement for all