The tassels of the 3,376 UCPS Class of 2022 graduates have been turned. This edition of UCPS Snapshots includes graduate stories, videos, quotes and pictures to provide you with a glimpse into some of their experiences and life after high school. Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families! Join us as we continue to recognize and honor them.
Class of 2022 fun facts
Leaving UCPS college and career-ready
A business and a revelation
Same school, two distinct service careers
An internship changed her path
Let's talk post-graduation plans
Watch how these graduates "point out" some of thier wonderful post-graduation plans.
Going back before moving forward
Monroe High graduating seniors returned to Rocky River Elementary for their senior walk.
Porter Ridge High graduating seniors visited Stallings and Poplin Elementary schools.
Sun Valley High graduating seniors walked the halls of Wesley Chapel and Antioch Elementary schools.
Some Marvin Ridge High graduating seniors visited their fourth-grade teacher at Marvin Elementary.
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Portrait of a Graduate
UCPS works to develop its graduates into innovative leaders, talented collaborators, critical contributors, resilient problem solvers and effective communicators.

Hear from these graduates about how Portrait of a Graduate has prepared them to succeed after high school, no matter if they attend college, the military or enter the workforce.
We asked and they answered
Finish this sentence, “In 10 years, I’m going to be…”
"I am going to be a police officer either in the K-9 search in rescue division or working to get into it since it's their hardest division to get into."

Gina Marcell, Porter Ridge High graduate
What is something you've learned in high school that you will take to the next phase of your life?
"What I have learned from high school that I will take to the next phase of life is how to manage classwork, sports, and, most importantly, staying in the books."

Elliot Reed, Monroe High graduate
What is one of your most memorable senior moments?
"One of my most memorable senior moments is scoring the 1000th point of my basketball career in one of our last games of the season. The amount of support I received was unreal and I was so thankful to be able to have such a memorable moment in front of all my friends and family."

Ruby Williams, Cuthbertson High graduate
Who is a teacher or administrator who supported you?
"One of the teachers that supported me would be Mr. Boyles. Even though I only had him for my senior year, he made a huge impact on my life. He really pushed me to be the outstanding student that I could be even when I thought I could not. He taught me to be remarkable in the academic environment and to succeed in life. I appreciate him for helping me enter this new chapter of life."

Genesis Ortiz Vega, Porter Ridge high graduate
What three words would you use to describe your senior year and what are your plans after graduation?
"The three words I would use to describe my senior year are exciting, emotional and special. I plan to attend the University of North Carolina Charlotte and major in special education.

Scarlett Goodson, Sun Valley High graduate (right)
Two grads received Crowder Award
The May and June John H. Crowder Award was presented to graduate Caleb Patrick Huff from Central Academy of Technology and Arts and to graduate Sarah Baldwin from Cuthbertson High during the June 9 Board of Education meeting. Students who receive this award are academically successful and have an established history of community service.
In case you missed it...
Senior graduates with nearly $2M in scholarship offers
A Cuthbertson High School graduate is headed to Louisiana State University on a full scholarship.
Monroe HS graduate gets nearly $5M in scholarship money from more than two dozen schools
A graduate from Monroe stands out not just for his time on the football field, but also for the offers that have come his way because of it.
Class of 2022