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Code of Honor
06/10/2018
Nearly 200 Classroom-raised salmon find new home in the Clinton River
05/17/2018
Wiley sixth graders release nearly 200 Salmon at Yates Park
Wiley students show their future Chieftain Pride
10/13/2017
Wiley student council takes part in homecoming parade
Code of Honor
Student looking at Salmon in a bag
Wiley Student Council marches in the 2017 Utica High School Homecoming Parade
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UCS students honored for their skills
07/05/2018
UCSI students earn top finishes at state conference
UCS grad earns more than $700,000 worth of scholarships to Duke University
07/03/2018
UAIS valedictorian earns three national scholarships
UCS graduates earn recognition for global proficiency
06/29/2018
More than 260 grads recognized for learning multiple languages
Four students displaying their medals
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 From The Principal

Dear Wiley Families,

My name is Candice Merivirta and I am excited and honored to introduce myself as Wiley Elementary’s new principal.  I am proud to be joining an outstanding school community that is focused on educating the whole child to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of every student, every day.  I am eager to partner with you to continue the tradition of educational excellence that makes Wiley a special family of learners.

My educational career to date includes elementary principal, assistant principal, coordinator for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Title I teacher and K-6 classroom teacher.  I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Education with a Reading Specialist Endorsement.  I also possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administrative Certification.  Personally, I have been married to my best friend and husband for nearly 36 years.  We have raised three successful young adult children and are the proud grandparents of one amazing granddaughter.

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Our Mission
The mission of our school is to create and maintain an environment that ensures that every member of the school community reaches a high level of academic achievement as determined by local, state and national standards. We commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.

Our Philosophy
​We the staff, students, and community of Wiley strive to develop the whole person who grows academically, socially, and emotionally in an environment that encourages life-long learning and productive living.

“Summer slide” is a true phenomenon. Summer slide is when students lose some of the academic gains they made during the previous school year, from lack of practice during the summer months. Read on to find out how to stop the summer slide from happening with your child in reading! 

Six books to summer success: Research shows that reading and rereading at least six books during the summer may keep a reader from falling behind. When choosing the six books, be sure that they are just right — not too hard and not too easy.
How do you choose the books….Take advantage of your local library. Ask for help selecting books that match your child's age, interests, and abilities. Libraries often run summer reading programs that motivate kids to read, so find out what's available in your area. Also check scholastic.com booklists for recommendations.

Utica Community Schools is Michigan's second largest school district.   

Student achievement in the district outpaces all county, state and national averages. The district's graduation rate is 12 points higher than the state average and students and staff are regularly honored for excellence.

For more information on Utica Community Schools, please visit this link .