UAS 4th Grade Fun Friday STEM Experiment

Utica Academy of Science 4th Grade Atoms Participate in Spooky STEM Activity

Friday, October 20th, 2023: Every Friday is Fun Friday for the 4th grade! Our STEM activity on Friday, October 20th, was a spooky experiment to see which liquid dissolves candy corn the fastest! The classroom bet on vinegar, but it turns out soda was the winner!

UAS ES Wears Orange for Unity Day

Utica Academy of Science Celebrate National Unity Day

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Elementary scholars and staff participated in Unity Day, the main event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Everyone wore orange and displayed orange artwork throughout the school that was made by scholars and staff. Each class also discussed bullying and completed a classroom pledge to stand together against bullying and unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

UAS HS Comes in 6th Place at the CNY Steamboat Challenge

Utica Academy of Science 6-9th Graders Participate in CNY Steamboat Challenge

Saturday, October 14th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Atoms in 6-9th grade competed in the “Steamboat Challenge“ at the Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse. Students were tasked with constructing and designing a mini-working steamboat. There were 11 teams from Utica Academy of Science and a total of about 70 teams in the competition. Please congratulate the following 8th graders for receiving  6th place: Amazyn Edwards, Joud Milhem, and Amineh Shehadeh.

UAS 2nd Graders Visit Savicki's Farm Market

Utica Academy of Science Second Grade Atoms take a Fall-Themed Field Trip

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023: What’s orange and faster than a speeding train?

Super Pumpkin!

It was a beautiful fall day when second graders visited Savicki's Farm Market in Clinton, NY. #UASAtoms enjoyed a hayride, a corn maze, and even picked pumpkins. Happy Fall!

It’s a Farmer's Life for UAS 8th Graders

Utica Academy of Science 8th Graders Travel Back in Time

Thursday, October 5th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science 8th-grade students traveled back in time when they visited the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown. Students experienced life during the 1800s. Atoms worked on the homestead and became blacksmiths, master printers, 19th-century pharmacists, and more!

UAS JSHS Holds Fall Sports Pep Rally

Fall Athletes are Celebrated at Utica Academy of Science's Pep Rally

Friday, October 6th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School organized a Pep Rally! Fall sports teams were introduced, and Atoms played competitive games with each other. 

Good luck this season to our athletes!

UAS ES Holds September Student of the Month Awards

Class Dojos and Students of the Month Celebrated During Monthly Assembly

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023: Utica Academy of Science held the Student of the Month and Dojo Awards ceremony on October 3rd. Students in each class were nominated for Student of the Month for showing the excellent citizenship characteristic of caring. Awards were also given to students who earned the most dojo points. Next month, one class in each grade will be able to earn the Golden Tray Award for good behavior in the cafeteria.

Respected Retired NYS Judge Gives UAS JSHS Students Motivational Speech

Utica Academy of Science High School Atoms Receive Motivational Speech from SANY Board Member & Retired Judge

Friday, September 22, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School hosted a session with SANY Board Member and retired NYS Court Judge Rasheed. Judge Rasheed is a leader in Syracuse PD, Community Foundation, and Juniors Frontiers and is passionate and dedicated to promoting student leadership. This leadership is based on the premise that everyone should reach their potential and grow with hard work, good character, and a passion to help the community. Judge Rasheed used this chance to promote local programs that Juniors Frontiers is working on while promoting college readiness and leadership.

Thank you for the motivational speech, Jude Rasheed!

 

UAS JSHS Holds Back to School Night

Back to School N ight at Utica Academy of Science Combines Community Leaders with Students and Families

Friday, September 22nd, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School hosted the annual Back to School Night. This year, the event was taken to another level by not being a simple “Back2School BBQ,” but it was instead a community meeting. More than 20 community organizations (including Utica Fire Department, Neighborhood Center, Mohawk Valley Community College, etc.) were invited to present their services. Our community was able to see how these organizations can help our families, students, and staff.

This highly successful night brought in around 400 visitors. Old and new families enjoyed the traditional BBQ food and ambiance. We appreciate our staff organizing this event and helping make some epic memories.

UAS ES Teachers Prepare for Students to Return

Utica Academy of Science Elementary School Staff Takes Break from Back to School Planning for Courtyard Barbeque

Friday, September 1st, 2023: Grilling, Chilling, and Getting Ready to Inspire, Which is Thrilling! Utica Academy of Science Elementary School teachers took a well-deserved break from their preparations for the start of the year by firing up the grill and having a courtyard BBQ. Burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs were on the menu, and the staff brought a variety of homemade dishes. After lunch, the faculty worked on a special tie-dye project that will be worn on the first day to greet students. 

Only two more days until our classrooms come back to life!

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