Thursday, October 22nd, 2020–Utica Academy of Science High School teachers express their creativity, artistic skills and style at their teachers workshop. Teachers had the opportunity to decorate their SANY masks.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2020—Fresh air, fall colors and spending time with your friends and classmates safely. Does an afternoon really get any better than that? Utica Academy of Science High School’s Outdoors Club spent the afternoon taking in the beautiful fall colors and breathtaking scenery at Valley View Golf Course.

Monday, October 26th, 2020—We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit … how about you? Middle school Atoms participate in a week-long spirit week as they get ready for Halloween. Each day students, both virtual and in person learning, had the opportunity to dress in that day’s theme. Below are the spirit week themes.

Monday: Pink Day (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)

Tuesday: Character Day

Wednesday: Halloween Costume Day

Thursday: Throwback Thursday

Friday: Hoodie Day

Wednesday, October 28th, 2020—It’s time to Pic-or-Treat with the elementary Atoms. Students had the opportunity to dress in their favorite Halloween costume at their Wednesday Zoom session or to school on October 28th, 29th and 30th. Utica Academy of Science was greeted with superheroes, princesses, Ghostbusters, the famous Sanderson Sisters, Monsters from Monsters, Inc., M & M’s and oh so much more! Please visit our Facebook page and check out the photo album, Utica Elementary Costume Contest 2020. A BOO-tiful job Atoms, teachers and staff!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020—Let the ghoul times roll at Utica Academy of Science high school, especially with this fall favorite activity - Pumpkin Carving. Thanks to the creativity, and planning of Ms. Burkamp, high school students had the opportunity to not only pick out their pumpkins but to express their Halloween creativity by carving a design into their jack-o’-lantern. Please visit our Facebook page for more pictures of this activity.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020—An eruption of fun, giggles, and fizzy goodness were had on a crisp fall day. First grade Atoms combined a classic fall item, a pumpkin, with a timeless science experiment, a volcano, to create what will be your new favorite fall activity, a Pumpkin Volcano. Students conducted their experiments over Zoom, and combined baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap in a hollowed out pumpkin. The results, a bubbly fizzy explosion that left the students with smiles on their face. Needless to say, a blast was had by all. For more pictures, please visit our Facebook page.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020—It’s that wonderful time of year for our high school seniors, SAT testing time. As they prepare and get ready for college, the first step is to take the SAT. Seniors woke up bright and early for their test, and entered through the side door of the building. Students individually had their temperatures checked and proper PPE. Great job to not only our students but the test administrator and staff for proctoring the exam.

Saturday, October 17th, 2020—Middle school Atoms, Hazma and Gideon hit the open waters and face tough competition at this year’s virtual CNY Steamboat challenge presented by the MOST. On Saturday, October 17th STEM students competed in a ‘pop-pop’ or a ‘putt-putt’ boat engineering challenge. Students could compete individually or in groups of 2 or 3. Each team was tasked with not only designing their own boat, but also constructing it. Boats were to be miniature working steamboats powered by only a single tealight candle. In addition, students had to discuss their designs virtually to the judges and describe how their boat was constructed. Hazma and Gideon represented Utica Academy of Science middle school and took home 3^rd place. Great job, Atoms! Click here to view this year's competition.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020—Everyone’s morning routine may look a bit different these days. To ensure the health and safety of Utica Academy of Science’s students, faculty, teachers and staff head to our Facebook page to check out the elementary school’s daily morning routine for its Atoms.

As hybrid learning students arrive on campus in small groups, their temperatures will be screened and hand sanitized with masks. Upon arrival, they will follow the blue line to their respective classrooms. Utica Academy of Science will continue to follow the health and safety guidelines from New York State.

Friday, September 25th, 2020—The sixth grade teachers go the extra mile to show their support, strength, unity and team spirit for their students. Teachers, Ms. Latray, Mrs. Cowen and Mr. Farnach showcases their unified teamwork with custom t-shirts that read, ‘6th Grade Strong, No Matter the Distance.’ While students may not be able to see each other every day, distance will not keep them down from working together as a team, and uniting as one - even if done virtually. Keep up the great work, Atoms!