Atoms Advance to Section 3 State Qualifier

Utica Academy of Science Varsity Track and Field Atoms advance to the Section 3 State Qualifier held on Thursday, June 2nd  at the C-NS High School in Syracuse, NY.

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school's Varsity Track and Field team competed in the Section 3 C-1 Championship meet. With great honor and excitement, we share the Atoms brought home many medals and will be competing tomorrow (06/02) at the Section 3 State Qualifier held at the C-NS High School in Syracuse, New York.

Congratulations to Coach Brown, Coach Paul, and the Varsity Track and Field team members on their performance. Below were the top performers at the Section 3 C-1 Championship Meet. We wish all of our student-athletes the best of luck tomorrow at the Section 3 State Qualifier.

Savannah Noel

  • 100 Meter Dash 2nd Place

Jay Bowman

  • Long Jump 1st place Section Champion
  • Triple Jump 1st place Section Champion

Jay Bowman, Jazeir Brown, Ittikorn Keawpinna, and Jermaine Gaither

  • 4 X 100 Meters Relay 1st Place Section Champion

Atoms are Career Ready and College Bound

Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school hosts its annual Career Fair that allows students to meet with representatives from a variety of career fields and industries.

Wednesday, May 18th, 2022Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school hosted its annual career fair to help the Atoms become Career Ready and College Bound.

Atoms had an opportunity to learn about the many exciting careers in industries including Athletics, First-Responders, Healthcare, Military, Medical, Technology, and more. In addition to the career fields, Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school welcomed college representatives (some were former Atoms) from SUNY Poly, SUNY Oswego, LeMoyne College, HCCC, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Hartwick College.

Thank you to the Utica Police Department, Utica Fire Department, Air Force Rome Lab, MVCC Drone Program, US Marines, and SUNY Poly Basketball Head Coach for participating in the Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school career fair. We also want to thank everyone who helped make this event possible.

Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from this event.

Atoms Compete in Center State Conference Championship

Utica Academy of Science Atoms competed in the Center State Conference Division 3 and 4 Championship for Track and Field held at Sauquoit Valley High School.

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022Utica Academy of Science Atoms competed in the Center State Conference Division 3 and 4 Championship for Track and Field held at Sauquoit Valley High School. Congratulations to the following Atoms who placed at this year's event and qualified for States!

Savannah Noel

  • 1st Place 100-yard Dash
  • 3rd Place 200-yard Dash

Jay Bowman

  • 1st Place Triple Jump 41 Feet 5 inches *
  • 2nd Place Long Jump
  • 3rd Place 100-yard Dash

Donald Grant

  • 1st Place High Jump

Jay Bowman

  • 1st Place 400-yard Relay

Jazir Brown

  • 1st Place 400-yard Relay

Ittikorn Kaewapinna

  • 1st Place 400-yard Relay

Kaeden Hakim Monterio

  • 1st Place 400-yard Relay
  • 2nd Place 110-yard Hurdles

*Qualified for States

Congratulations, Atoms; we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished!

Supt. Dr. Hayali Celebrated as United Ways 100 Heroes

SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali was honored and celebrated as one of United Way's 100 Heroes. Dr. Hayali was one of 15 education and childcare heroes awarded.

Saturday, May 15th, 2022SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali was honored and celebrated as one of United Way's 100 Heroes. Individuals who aligned with the mission of the United Way and were in healthcare, education, financial stability, volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership were selected.

Over the past six weeks, the United Way released its heroes and shared how each person has impacted the Mohawk Valley community. Dr. Hayali was one of the fifteen education and childcare heroes.

United Way presented each hero with a certificate of acknowledgment and appreciation for their part in the project and a small gift to celebrate each hero. The heroes and their guests met other honored individuals who have made a difference in the Mohawk Valley community.

Congratulations, Dr. Hayali; thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help serve and educate children in Syracuse and Utica. Your hard work, leadership, and tremendous efforts have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for helping make all the difference in the world. We are Many Atoms, One Family!

We invite you to please click here to read the full article about the United Way's 100 Heroes.

Wishing You a Happy and Healthy School Nurse Day

SANY wants to thank all of our school nurses for their fantastic work to bring health, wellness and happiness to the students and their families. Happy School Nurse Day!

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022To all of our school nurses, Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools would like to thank you for all the fantastic work you are doing to bring health and happiness to the Atoms and their families. Thank you for all you do and continue to do for the students, teachers, faculty, and staff. We wish you a very happy (and healthy) National School Nurse Day!

Happy Mother's Day

SANY wants to wish all moms, aunts, grandmas and motherly figures a very happy and memorable Mother’s Day Thank you for everything you do in your Atoms’ life.

Sunday, May 8th, 2022It's Mother's Day! To all our 'Super-Moms,' Aunts, Grandmas, and motherly figures, we wish you a delighted and relaxing Mother's Day. Thank you for everything you do in your Atoms' life. Your hard work and dedication certainly don't go unnoticed. We hope you have a happy and memorable Mother's Day!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

SANY wants to recognize and thank all its teachers at SASCS, SASCCS and UASCS for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the Atoms & their families.

Wednesday, May 4th, 2022The first week in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Today, SANY would like to take the opportunity to highlight the incredible team of teachers we have at Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools. 

Each day, Utica Academy of Science Charter School teachers dedicate their time to the success of every student. They provide hope, stability, knowledge, and life lessons and profoundly influence the lives of every Atom they work with daily. Our teachers provide opportunities for students to not only learn through innovative lessons and experiences but continue to grow and succeed. 

Please join SANY in honoring our teachers and by sharing your appreciation with them this week and in the weeks and years to come.

Thank you, teachers, for all you do and continue to do for our Atoms and their families. We are Many Atoms, One Family!

Elementary Atoms Welcome and Salute Guest Speakers

Utica Academy of Science elementary school welcomed guest speakers from the City of Utica Police Department who spoke about their police officer duties, community involvement and department structure.

Friday, April 29th, 2022Utica Academy of Science elementary school students welcome and salute their guest speakers, Reginald Sanders, Josh Sweet, and Al Castilla from the City of Utica, NY Police Department!

During their visit, the Atoms learned many new facts about the police department, the roles and responsibilities of being a police officer, and police vehicles. They also met a beloved member of their K-9 unit, Officer Varick! The City of Utica Police Department comprises over 160 sworn members and has a paramilitary ranking system, including its patrol division, criminal investigation division, and administrative division. In addition to helping serve the community from a law enforcement side, officers are involved in community-related events to build harmony and community goodwill. Some events include Shop with A Cop, community readers, Pathways to Justice Junior Academy, volunteering at Hope House, and the Rescue Mission.

To conclude their presentation, the officers introduced the Atoms to another member of their unit, Officer Varick, a beloved team member of the K-9 unit! Officer Varick specializes in and is certified in NYS Narcotic Scent Detection. Students had an opportunity to come up and pet Officer Varick and have their pictures taken with him.

Thank you, Reginald Sanders, Josh Sweet, Al Castilla, and Officer Varick, for taking time out of your schedule to come and speak with the Utica Academy of Science elementary school Atoms. We appreciate and thank you for your commitment to helping to serve the community, for being a first responder, and for keeping everyone safe.

Happy School Principal's Day

SANY wants to recognize and thank its school principals at SASCS, SASCCS and UASCS for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the Atoms & their families.

Sunday, May 1st, 2022In honor of National School Principal's Day, we want to thank our Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools Principals for their hard work and commitment to the students, teachers, faculty, and staff. You are not only the driving force behind Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools but the heart and soul of all of our Atoms. We are Many Atoms, One Family. Happy School Principal's Day!

Happiness Blooms at UAS and in our Garden

Utica Academy of Science elementary school celebrated Earth Day by planting seeds to highlight the importance of plants in our life. Happy Earth Day, Atoms!

Friday, April 22nd, 2022Mulch like the Atoms, plants always keep growing especially when they are cared for and nurtured. To celebrate Earth Day Utica Academy of Science elementary school planted seeds to highlight the importance of plants in our life.

We hope everyone had a happy Earth Day! Click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the Atoms Earth Day celebration.

UASCS

Utica Academy of Science Charter School is part of Science Academies of New York.

UAS Elementary School

160 School Lane,
Frankfort, NY 13340
Phone: 315-574-3000
Fax: 315-574-3008
uasesmainoffice@sany.org

UAS J/S High School

160 School Lane,
Frankfort, NY 13340
Phone: 315-266-1072
Fax: 315-266-1073
uashsmainoffice@sany.org

SANY

1409 W Genesee St,
Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
info@sany.org

Transportation

For transportation related questions, please call transportation department in the district you live.
UCSD Transportation: 315-797-4933