Utica Community Schools, in partnership with our community, will empower students to positively transform their future and the world.

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

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!"

Language assistance services are available for LEP (speaking, reading, writing or comprehending English) families that are in need or seeking support. Language assistance services are free services provided by the district that include translation and interpretation support. For information or to request services please contact: 

• For Albanian: (586) 797-6946
• For Arabic: (586) 797-6906
• For Spanish: (586) 797-6986  

Persons seeking or needing language assistance are providing confirmation of such need, further verification is not required.