Utica Schools Begin 2026-27 Classes

Utica Community Schools lists Monday, August 31, as the first day of school for K-12 students in the 2026-27 school year. Elementary students are scheduled for a half day. The district serves families in Sterling Heights and nearby communities, so the date is relevant to local households whose children attend UCS schools. Families should confirm their individual school's arrival, dismissal, transportation and classroom instructions before the first day, since the district calendar provides the districtwide date but not each school's daily details.