Wednesday, July 23rd,2025: The first day of school is right around the corner!

Make sure you're ready by reviewing the 2025-26 Student Handbook. It contains everything you need to know about school policies, expectations, and resources to help you start the year strong.

Download the Student Handbook here.

Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025: Don’t forget to purchase your child’s uniform for the 2025-26 school year!

As we prepare for a successful start to the school year, we want to remind families to purchase school uniforms in advance. Uniforms help promote a sense of community, reduce distractions, and support a focused learning environment.

Please check our website or contact the main office for detailed uniform guidelines and vendor information.

Beat the back-to-school rush—order early to ensure everything arrives before the first day!

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025: Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of the UAS Class of 2025 by watching their senior video!

From the first day of high school to graduation, these Atoms have grown, learned, and created unforgettable memories.

Watch the video and reflect on all the milestones that brought them to this moment. Congratulations, Class of 2025. Your future is bright!

The Science Academies of New York has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we are required to make changes to student access for certain Google Additional Services. This directive comes from the Chief Privacy Officer at NYSED to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d, as Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional services.

What’s Changing?

• Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) are NOT affected. Students and teachers can continue using these services as they currently do.
• Google Additional Services (YouTube, Translate, Earth, Photos, etc.) will be disabled for student accounts.

How Will This Affect Students?

• Students can no longer directly access or use YouTube, Google Translate, Google Earth, Google Photos, and other Additional Services while logged into their district accounts.
• Teachers will still be able to use YouTube for instructional purposes. They can embed YouTube videos in Google Classroom, Slides, and other approved educational tools such as EdPuzzle for students to view.
• The district’s ENL staff has prepared alternative solutions for translation needs, including built-in translation tools within some Google Core Apps.

What About Staff Accounts?

• This change only applies to student accounts. Staff members will retain access to Google Additional Services.

These changes are part of a statewide effort to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d and reinforce the district’s commitment to student data privacy and security. While we understand this may impact some aspects of classroom technology use, we are confident that these adjustments will have minimal disruption to student learning.

SANY Administration

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, Staff, and Stakeholders, the Science Academies of New York will hold a public hearing on the district-wide school safety plan, open to all school personnel, students, and the public. 

Please note that the public hearing sessions will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at the SANY Conference Center at 1415 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY. 

Your participation is appreciated.

Utica Academy of Science Charter School recently participated in standard lead testing as part of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) surveillance program. In accordance with current regulations, schools are now required to conduct lead testing every three years (previously every five years ). This testing is not only a compliance measure—it allows us to identify and proactively address any outlets that may need remediation.

As part of this year’s testing in April 2025, 137 water outlets across the building were evaluated. We are pleased to share that all drinking fountains—those actively used by students—tested well below the newly regulated action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb) and are safe for consumption. Through this testing, we identified water outlets - primarily hand washing sinks - located in the restrooms and hand washing stations, which exceeded the newly regulated 5 parts per billion (ppb) lead limit (previously 15 ppb). 

We posted clear signage stating “Not for drinking—use for handwashing only” and began preparing a mitigation plan to replace the associated plumbing. We are committed to continued investigation and remediation, including the replacement of any older fixtures and follow-up testing to confirm that all outlets meet safety standards. Our goal is to eliminate any traces of lead and ensure the continued health and safety of all students and staff.

It’s important to note that all student-accessible drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations are safe and remain below the 5 ppb limit.

At Utica Academy of Science Charter School, ensuring safety and fostering a conducive learning environment are our top priorities for all of our students. Thank you for your continued support as we maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all.

Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the Elementary School.
Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the Junior-Senior High School.

Monday, May 26th, 2025: In observance of Memorial Day, Utica Academy of Science Charter School will be closed on Monday, May 26th.

Let us take this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. 

Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.

We wish our students, staff, and families a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025: Dear Utica Academy of Science Families,

Please be advised that there will be no classes on Monday, May 20th, in observance of Superintendent's Day. This day is designated for professional development; all staff must still report to work.

We hope our UAS Atoms enjoy the extended weekend and return refreshed and ready to learn!

Thank you for your continued support.

Dear SANY Parents and Guardians,

I am reaching out to inform you of a concerning trend circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms that poses significant risks to student and staff safety and school property.

The trend, known as the #ChromebookChallenge or #ChromebookDurabilityTest, encourages students to intentionally insert small metal objects—such as paper clips, pencil leads, metallic wrappers, or pushpins—into Chromebooks' charging ports, USB ports, or internal components. This dangerous act can cause the device to short-circuit, overheat, catch fire, and even explode, which can cause serious injury and substantial damage to the device.

We want to make sure families are aware of the serious consequences of participating in this trend, which may include:

• Physical self-harm.
• Physical harm to other students and staff.
• Damage to school property.
• School disciplinary actions include expulsion, suspensions, and/or fines.
• Possible legal consequences, including charges related to vandalism or arson.

How you can help:

• Please speak with your child about the dangers of this behavior.
• Emphasize the importance of using technology responsibly and with respect for school property.
• Monitor your child’s online activity and encourage open conversations about safe and responsible social media use.

Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. We are committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your partnership in keeping our students and staff safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tolga Hayali
Superintendent of SANY Schools

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025: We proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring the incredible educators who make a lasting impact at the Utica Academy of Science Charter School.

Our teachers go above and beyond to inspire, educate, and empower our urban Utica students, helping to shape their academic journeys and futures. Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts create meaningful opportunities for every child to succeed. Their compassion, hard work, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Our educators are the heart of our school community, and we are grateful for all you do—today and every day.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!