Utica Elementary Middle School

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❄️

📣It's 9 Weeks Exam time. Let's encourage our students to be #RangerReady and finish this semester #UticaStrong 💪🏾 We can't wait to celebrate our students' success🎉

Congratulations to our Rangers for taking the "WIN" and advancing to the CHAMPIONSHIP of the tournament. Join us and support them on Thursday 🏀🎉💪🏾 (Details Attached)

Congratulations to our Lady Rangers for taking the "WIN" and advancing to the next round of the tournament. Join us and support them on Wednesday 🏀🎉💪🏾 (Details Attached)

It's Basketball Tournament Time🏀🎉💪🏾 We need your support! Join us on Wednesday, December 10th, to cheer on our Rangers ⏰️Game time is 7:30 P.M. 📍Location: Crystal Springs Middle School

It's Basketball Tournament Time🏀🎉💪🏾 We need your support! Join us on Monday, December 8th, to cheer on our Lady Rangers. ⏰️Game time is 5:00 P.M. 📍Location: Crystal Springs Middle School

Join our Pre-K through 2nd Grade students as they present their program, ✨️ A Golden Christmas✨️. * Tuesday, December 9th * 9:00 A.M. * UEMS GYM

🗓Check out our December Newsletter and our updated Student Holiday Spirit Days❄️

Let's Get Ready for the 1st Week of December.🎁 Attached below are important dates, regarding upcoming events and testing dates for the week.👇🏾 🗓This Week's Schedule: *Monday- Home Basketball Game/ 8th Grade Recognition Night *Tuesday- MKAS Testing *Wednesday- Distance Learning Day (Students will not attend School) *Thursday & Friday- IREADY Diagnostics

Check out "What's Happening" at the "U"🍂🧡

Story Board Reminder

It's time to CELEBRATE🎉 & GET ENGAGED📝 On November 18th, we will Spotlight Student Success and engage in interactive activities that will offer family support in Literacy and Mathematics. We can't wait to see you🫶🏿

🎉You don't want to miss this EPIC Performance, featuring our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students.🎞 Join us for the Play "A Break for Thanks" on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 9:00 A.M.🧡🍂🧡

Intramural Football Schedule for this Saturday, November 15 at Raymond High School! Practice Field- 3rd and 4th Grade Game Field- 5th and 6th Grade Both fields are right next to each other for walking purposes

We can't wait for you to join us on THIS THURSDAY, NOV. 13TH, for our Thanksgiving Luncheon.🍽🍣🍛 🗣UPDATE: All meal payments will be submitted upon arrival to our cafeteria. Please bring the exact amount on that day. Students can continue to bring forms with family members names throughout the week. Thanks so much for your assistance and support 🧡🍂💛

Wednesday, Nov. 12th, is a Distance Learning Day for Students. This will also be a Parent-Teacher Conference Day, 1:00-6:00 P.M. Join us as we continue to work together to support our Utica Ranger Scholars💙🎉💙

👀Looking for assistance with completeing your Story Board?!? 👀Need to know due dates for our school-wide projects (Spelling Bee, Poetry Contest, & Story Boards) ?!? Check out "What's Happening" at the UEMS Library👇🏾🎉💙

It's Midterm Testing Week! Join us in encouraging our Scholars to be RANGER READY, because they are UTICA STRONG!!!