Conversation and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district. Get to know Utica Community Schools with UCS Podcademy!
Directed by Kevin Coppa
Produced by Jennifer Swanchara
The Seal of Global Language is a recognition given by Utica Community Schools to students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by high school graduation. Eisenhower High School senior and future recipient of the UCS Seal of Global Language, Ava Romano, speaks with classmate and fellow UCS Seal of Global Language recipient, Cameron Seymour, along with Monica Klesko, UCS system-wide chairwoman for world languages, about the Seal of Global Language distinction and how students can take advantage of the offering.
9 Nov 2023
Career and Technical Education
Part of Utica Community Schools mission is to provide students with multiple pathways toward excellence and achievement. One way UCS is honoring this commitment is through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This episode’s host, Utica High School senior Haley Rojeski, speaks with Director of Career and Technical Education, Geoff Clark, on the topic and how it is beneficial for students to take advantage of.
20 Sept 2023
UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence
The UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with Utica Community Schools to provide unique opportunities for students and staff to benefit from. Pillars to the Foundation and its contributions to UCS are teacher grants, student scholarships and the annual 6th grade career luncheon. To share more about the Foundation, Stevenson High School senior Serena Dabish speaks with UCS Foundation President, Sherman Abdo.
12 Jan 2023
Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services
Get a preview of Utica Community Schools newest specialty program, the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services. Becoming available to 9th grade students in the 2023-2024 school year, Utica High School principal, Tim Youngblood, and associate principal, Jeremy Kranzo, speak with Eisenhower High School junior, Mekhi Kattula, on this exciting new opportunity for UCS students.
22 Nov 2022
Athletics Across the District
On this episode of UCS Podcademy we focus on athletics across Michigan’s second largest school district and what goes into running the athletics department at both the school and district level. To learn more on this topic, Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (MADE) sophomore, Allie Szalkiewicz, sits down with District Director of Athletics, Robin Dilday.
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Direct Episode Link: https://youtu.be/74Ux3SPGFDs
14 Oct 2022
Celebrate Hope
Utica Community Schools takes pride in providing the best possible experience for the students and families that we serve. To further support this initiative, the Special Services department has partnered with Celebrate Hope! to provide specialized events for families who have children with disabilities as well as the educators that care for them. To highlight this partnership and the offerings available, Eisenhower High School junior, Pernell Sterling, speaks with Celebrate Hope! co-founder, John Ball.
22 Sept 2022
Get To Know Superintendent Robert Monroe
Superintendent Robert Monroe joins UCS Class of 2022 graduate, Sophia Meguid, to share about his journey to becoming Superintendent of Utica Community Schools. In this episode, Mr. Monroe also answers the question on all our minds - 'what goes into calling a snow day?'
17 Aug 2022
Transporting a School District
With a student population of 26,000 students and covering 66 square miles, Utica Community Schools bus drivers have the important job of safely transporting students in Michigan's second largest district to and from school each day. Tune into this episode to find out all that goes into coordinating this effort as Christeen Mangalathet from Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies interviews the Director of Safety & Management Services, Brian LaPorte on this topic.
14 Jul 2022
School to Work Program
Explore the opportunities available for high school students to partner with local businesses through the School to Work program at Utica Community Schools. Eisenhower High School student, Lucas Mazurek, speaks with UCS School to Work coordinators, Katie Lelito and Janet Gendelman in this episode of UCS Podcademy, where conversations and curiosity are sparked by Michigan's second largest school district.
2 Jun 2022
Operation Graduation
This episode highlights high school graduation ceremonies, the work that goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly and what graduating seniors should know before they walk across the stage. With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, Henry Ford II High School senior, Osirus Currie, interviews Stevenson High School social studies teacher, student council advisor and junior and senior class advisor, Lisa Lucas, on this topic.
26 May 2022
Prepping for Prom
With conversations and curiosity sparked by Michigan's second largest school district, join Student Council Advisor & Activities Director, Amber Bronson as she is interviewed by Stevenson High School Senior, Noah DiGiovanni. This inaugural episode highlights all the planning that goes into setting the stage for the perfect high school prom, as well what happens when things don't go as planned...
26 May 2022
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