The annual Utica Community Schools Academic Blitz took places this Thursday, February 4 at Henry Ford II High School.

The main presentation included Hoor Bhanpuri, K-12 Senior Director of the Midwest Regional Office of the College Board, introducing the main presentations.

After the presentation participants could explore the multiple set ups including:

• Oakland University
• Career and Technical Education
• Utica Academy for International Studies
• Advanced Placement Opportunities
• Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology
• Utica Center for Science and Industry
• Developing Into a Leader- special high school student panel designed for junior high school students
• Naviance Help Session
• PSAT/SAT question and answer
• Get Set for High School
• World Languages
• The Seal of Biliteracy Recognition
• Office 365
• Early College of Macomb
• Engineering & Advanced Technology – MI Apprentice Program Plus (MAP+)

Informational booths were set up along side the main set ups. Informational booths included:

• Macomb Community College
• Oakland University
• UCSI
• UCMST
• Detroit Institute of Arts
• UAIS
• UCS junior high school counselors
• Career and Technical Education
• UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence
• UCS high schools: Eisenhower, Ford II, Stevenson and Utica
• AdvancePath Academy
• Velocity – Women in Defense
• Dollars for Scholars
• UCS Community Education
• MET/MESP college savings plans
• UCS district information

The Blitz is primarily centered around students in grades fifth through 10, but anyone could participate.