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Davis ninth graders to new students: This is Where You Belong
08/25/2019
WEB orientation helps new Raiders make the transition to junior high school
Davis student earns national arts award
03/22/2019
Photo earns entry into national competition after earning top regional honor
Davis student earns music scholarship
03/21/2019
Peyton Polzin wins high school Gonda scholarship
A WEB mentor showing students how to open a locker
Award winning photo of two forks learning against a wall, with one facing down
Student with flute
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UCS students have unique chance to learn about snowboarding career from international experts
11/13/2019
Students travel to Vermont to see career in action at Burton Snowboarding
Expanded UCS ThunderQuest storms into Henry Ford II High School on November 16
11/12/2019
Largest regional lego robotics tournament set for Saturday
West Utica celebrates nation's veterans at annual assembly
11/07/2019
Veterans honored in speeches and songs
Student putting board together with Burton employee
Student watching Lego robot
Students waiving flags
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From the Principal


Davis Families,

During the month of November, Davis Junior High will distribute reports cards electronically.  The first marking period grades will be sent electronically to families at the end of the day on Friday, November 8, 2019.  To receive the report cards, parents will need to have a secure PowerSchool account.  Parents who do not have access to a PowerSchool account will need to register for one prior to Monday, November 4, 2019.  The report cards will then be automatically e-mailed to the address that is used to register the PowerSchool account.  If you already have a PowerSchool account, you do not need to take any further action.  The report card will be automatically sent to you.

Please note: If you have a child in elementary school, those report cards will be issued at the end of the day on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 after scheduled parent-teacher conferences.

Also, as a reminder, Principal/Parent meetings provide parents with information about the school as well as current education issues in an informal setting. (see calendar for dates) – all are welcome to attend!   


- Brian Shepard, Principal

The Davis Junior High Mission is dedicated to creating a successful partnership of staff, parents and community to prepare our students to be positively-contributing members of society, and productive and responsible citizens.  We promote understanding and respect for all people and strive to inspire our students to become knowledgeable, caring, self-directed and productive learners who readily meet the challenges of a diverse world and global economy.

Students must have their ID card on them at all times during the school day.   All students will receive an ID at the beginning of each school year. 
Please click on the Raider Review tab for all information, consequences, and more  with regards to the school ID requirement.
Replacement ID's are $5 and can be purchased in the main office at Davis.

UCS Vision

All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.

UCS Mission

We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor.

Core Values

  • Every child can learn and achieve.
  • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process.
  • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort.
  • Excellence is expected and celebrated.
  • Data is used to guide our decision-making.
  • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills.
  • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications.
  • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success.