Utica Elementary Middle School

🌟 CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS! 🌟 Utica Elementary Middle School is hosting Career & College Week (March 16–20), and we’re inviting business owners, colleges, tradespeople, military representatives, and community professionals to help inspire our students by sharing your career journey. 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏾‍🔧👩🏿‍🍳👮🏽‍♂️📚 From healthcare and public service to skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and higher education—we want our students to see the many pathways available to them. ✔️ Classroom visits (March 16–19) ✔️ Booth/table-style setup on Friday, March 20 ✔️ No teaching experience required—just your story! 📲 Interested in participating? Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up using the link below: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K3IKdsQvTbCS6lxvq_TOa62SHKGWGRV_gj7BE5ZS8II/edit?usp=drivesdk Thank you for investing in our students and supporting the future of our community! 💙💛 #CareerAndCollegeWeek #UEMS #CommunityStrong #InspireTheNextGeneration #FutureReady

❤️💛💚 Join us for our Annual Black History Program. You don't want to miss this EPIC Production 🎞 🗓 Tuesday, February 24th ⏰️ 9:00 A.M. 📍UEMS GYM

📢Monday, Feb. 16th will be a Parent Teacher Conference Day/ No School for Students. Join us to discuss the "Glows & Grows" of our UEMS Scholars 🏫👩🏾‍🏫📝👨🏽‍🏫

It's Book Fair Time 📚♥️🎉

📰We've got News "U" can use. Check out our February/ March upcoming events and reminders❤️

🎉Another round of FLEX FRIDAY is approaching. Friday, February 13th, we will wear "Put our Heart into it" and wear RED for Test Prep Readiness!❤️❤️❤️

✨️Join us to Celebrate our Rangers for their Academic Excellence and Exceptional Behavior. 🏆"Semester Awards Ceremony " 🗓Tuesday, February 10th ⏰️9:00 A.M. 🏫 UEMS Gym

This Flex Friday, we will showcase our Neon Knowledge 🎉 🌟“Glow Big or Go Home” Wear bright colors to showcase a bright future! Stay Lit. Stay Focused💪🏾

🎉It's Midterm Testing Week📝 (Adjusted Schedule due to previous Inclement Weather) Let's continue to encourage our Rangers to give their BEST EFFORT 💪🏾 We can't wait to Celebrate their Success✨️

🐎It's time to "Trail Ride to Succes" as we take time on Fridays to host a Test Prep Bootcamp. Join us by wearing your Camoflauge/Western Attire and Boots 👢🤠💚🤎 #FlexFridayUEMS #StrivingforExcellence

📣Classes Resume on Wednesday, January 28th. We can't wait to open our doors with warm hearts. We will also celebrate our 💯th Day of School. Are you 100% Nerdy or 100 Years Old?!?🤓👵🏽🧠🧓🏿 Stay safe and see you soon❄️🫶🏿

👀❄️All Hinds County Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27th. We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates.

📣Update: We will still Celebrate our 💯th Day of the School, which will be held on the day we return. 🤓👵🏽🧠🧓🏿

❄️👀Based on the latest National Weather Service (NWS) Winter Weather Update and the activation of the Hinds County Emergency Operations Center, Hinds County School District will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to ongoing and worsening weather conditions.

❄️ Important Weather Update: We are monitoring a winter storm that could impact our area this weekend. Decisions regarding school operations will be made with student and staff safety as our top priority. Please stay tuned for updates through official district channels. Stay alert. Stay safe. ⚠️

🎉Check out these important dates to know What's Happening at the "U"🎉

🏀 We’re changing the way educators are recruited. Hinds County School District is proud to introduce HCSD Educator Draft Night, a one-of-a-kind teacher job fair hosted during home basketball games in our two high school feeder patterns. This is more than a game! It’s a VIP recruitment experience where future educators meet district leaders and principals, experience our culture of Love, Hope & Leadership, and explore opportunities in a B-rated, innovative Mississippi school district. Terry High School •January 23, 2026 Raymond High School •January 27, 2026 🎟️ VIP access is limited and registration is required. Scan the QR code or click the link (https://forms.gle/rmdUZxqiXPvx1LBb9) to register and step into the starting lineup. Where educators get drafted to make an impact! #HCSD #EducatorDraftNight #TeacherRecruitment #LoveHopeLeadership #JoinTheTeam

Important Weather Update for HCSD Families Out of an abundance of caution due to weather conditions, UEMS will dismiss early today, (1:00 P.M.), January 9, 2026. Please make arrangements for your child’s safe return home. We will continue to provide updates as needed. Thank you for your continued partnership as we prioritize the safety and well‑being of our school community.

Our Holiday Break is near💚❤️🤍 Please note Dismissal times/ Holiday start and end dates❄️