Friday, October 23rd, 2026: The SANY community is proud to celebrate Ms. McGrew and two incredible milestones in her professional journey: earning her master’s degree and being promoted to Dean of Students!
Ms. McGrew exemplifies the values we hope to instill in our young Atoms. Through her dedication, kindness, leadership, and commitment to student success, she has made a lasting impact on our school community. She is deeply appreciated by students, families, and colleagues alike, and we are excited to see her take this next step in her career.
Her promotion to Dean of Students is a well-deserved recognition of the care, passion, and leadership she brings to her work each day. We are confident she will continue to inspire students, support staff, and help our school community thrive in her new role.
Congratulations, Ms. McGrew, on earning your master’s degree and stepping into this exciting new position! Thank you for all you do for our students and school community. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to all you will achieve as Dean of Students.
Many Atoms, One Family!
Friday, October 16th, 2026: The Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester community came together for an incredible evening celebrating Hispanic heritage, culture, and traditions at our Hispanic Heritage Family Celebration!
Families enjoyed a delicious nacho bar, lively music, creative art projects, and exciting dance demonstrations. The evening was filled with laughter, learning, and opportunities to celebrate the rich cultures and traditions that make our school community so vibrant and unique.
Thank you to all the families, staff, and community members who joined us and helped make this event such a memorable success. At CSAR, we are proud to celebrate the diversity of our school community and the many traditions that bring us together.
It was truly a night to remember!
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026: Congratulations to the combined Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Boys Varsity Soccer Team on a fantastic season!
The Atoms demonstrated hard work, teamwork, and determination throughout the season, representing SANY with pride both on and off the field. From building their skills to supporting one another, the team made the most of every opportunity to learn, grow, and compete.
The team wrapped up its season with a final game against Skaneateles, bringing a memorable season to a close. We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment throughout the year.
Congratulations, Atoms, on a great season! You made the entire community proud!
Saturday, October 17th, 2026: Utica Academy of Science (UAS) Junior-Senior High School is proud to celebrate the success of Newton’s Nightmare, which earned third place in the senior division at the 2026 CNY Catapult Challenge held at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse!
Congratulations to our talented team members:
Jeffrey M.
Phone Z.
Uqbah Z.
Hamza J.
The team demonstrated impressive engineering skills and precision, launching their catapult to a maximum distance of 21.7 feet and earning 8 out of 15 accuracy points during the competition.
In addition to their third-place finish, Newton’s Nightmare showcased creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork throughout the challenge.
We are incredibly proud of our Atoms for putting their STEM knowledge into action and representing UAS with excellence. Congratulations to Newton’s Nightmare on this outstanding achievement!
Saturday, October 17th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science (SASCS) students showcased their STEM skills, creativity, and teamwork at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) Catapult Challenge. Competing against 91 teams and 175 students, the Atoms delivered an impressive performance, earning top honors in both the junior and senior divisions!
🏆 First Place, Junior Division: “Still Loading...”
SAS Middle School seventh-graders Duncan Almeyda, Miakuach Dut, and Elize Pierre earned first place in the junior division for their outstanding performance. Congratulations to our scholars on this fantastic achievement!
👏 Team Spirit & Sportsmanship Award: “Final Shot”
SAS Middle School sixth graders Abigayle Acevedo, Jason Komarisky, Jannat Bardi, and Au'Dree Thomas were recognized with the Team Spirit & Sportsmanship Award for demonstrating exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
🥈 Second Place, Senior Division: “The Angry Spoon”
SAS High School students Mahir Yavuz, Keleya Moulton, and Selena Ramsdale earned an impressive second-place finish in the senior division, showcasing their engineering skills and problem-solving abilities.
SAS High School teams also secured sixth- and tenth-place finishes, further highlighting the talent and dedication of our student competitors.
Congratulations to all our Atoms and Robotics Club members for their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to STEM! We are proud to see our scholars putting their knowledge into action and representing SANY with excellence. Many Atoms, One Family!
Friday, October 2nd, 2026: Utica Academy of Science Charter School welcomed students, families, staff, and community partners to its Back-to-School and Community Fair.
The event provided UAS Atoms and their families with an opportunity to connect with school staff, learn about available resources, and engage with local organizations and public service agencies. The event created a welcoming environment for families to build connections, learn more about community resources, and strengthen partnerships with the school.
UASCS sincerely thanks the families, staff members, community organizations, volunteers, and guests who helped make the event a success. We look forward to continuing to build these meaningful partnerships throughout the school year.
Friday, September 4th, 2026: What a wonderful way to kick off the new school year!
Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester welcomed families back to campus for Parent & Student Orientation, giving students and their families an opportunity to get ready for an exciting year ahead.
Families toured the new classrooms in the Grades 3–6 building and explored the newly organized classrooms in our K–2 building. New students were excited to explore their new school, meet their teachers, and begin building new friendships and connections.
One of the most heartwarming moments of the day was seeing returning students run to greet their favorite teachers. These joyful reunions were a wonderful reminder of the meaningful relationships and connections that make our school community so special.
We are thrilled to welcome our students and families back for another year of learning, growth, and discovery.
Thursday, August 13th, 2026: We're proud to recognize two Syracuse Academy of Science students for serving as panelists at this year’s Collaborative Educators Summit.
The annual summit brings together educators, administrators, business and industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and students from across Central New York to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and explore ways to strengthen education and the community.
This year’s theme, “Applied Curiosity / Adapting Together,” highlighted the importance of collaboration, curiosity, and learning from different perspectives in a rapidly changing world.
As panelists, our SAS students had the opportunity to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas with an audience of education and community leaders. Their participation provided an important student perspective and demonstrated the value of giving young people a voice in conversations that directly impact their education and future.
We are incredibly proud of our SAS students for representing SANY with confidence, curiosity, and leadership. Their participation in events like the Collaborative Educators Summit reflects SANY’s commitment to preparing students not only for college and careers, but also to be engaged, thoughtful leaders in their communities.
Congratulations to our student panelists! We are proud to see you sharing your voices and representing SAS and SANY!
History came to life through SANY students' work. In collaboration with the Pomeroy Foundation, Syracuse Academy of Science High School history teacher Mr. Dwyer and a dedicated group of students researched the life and legacy of abolitionist Jermain Loguen, leading to the installation of an official historical marker at Loguen Park in Syracuse. This project gave our students the opportunity to preserve an important piece of local history while making a lasting impact on their community. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 for helping ensure Jermain Loguen's story will continue to educate and inspire future generations.
Thursday, June 11th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School hosted its annual Dean’s List Dinner to honor 6th and 7th-grade students who earned the highest GPAs during the school year. The event celebrated the hard work, perseverance, and dedication these scholars have demonstrated in their academic pursuits.
We are incredibly proud of each student for their commitment to excellence and for setting a positive example within our school community. Congratulations to all of our Dean’s List honorees on this outstanding achievement! We look forward to seeing their continued success in the years ahead.
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026: Utica Academy of Science proudly celebrated the achievements of several scholars who represented the school at the prestigious GENIUS Olympiad, an international competition showcasing excellence in science, technology, engineering, art, and environmental initiatives.
Ulwan Z., Phone Z., and Sarwin A. competed in the Robotics category, demonstrating their creativity, technical skills, and innovative thinking. Jasmin P. represented UASCS in the Art category, while Sohayla M. showcased her research and academic talents in the Science category.
Their participation reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion for learning that define our scholars. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the outstanding way they represented SANY on an international stage. Their success highlights the strong STEM and creative learning opportunities available at our school and serves as an inspiration to future innovators and leaders.
