Thursday, September 17th, 2020—What happens when you mix creativity and school spirit in 2020? You get none other than an amazing custom, one-of-a-kind face mask with the school logo! Look at that creativity. We are excited to see the love and care parents share for our school. Custom, cute and Atom to boot!

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020—Over the past few weeks we had the privilege of welcoming back our Atom for the 2020 - 2021 school year. The first day of school is one that brings so much joy and happiness to not only our teachers but to students and their families alike. While this year may look and feel a bit different we are embracing this new normal, and Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools are adhering to the New York State guidelines for health and safety.

Students and families have the option for either hybrid or online learning. Elementary Atoms who are participating in hybrid learning meet two days a week, with three days of online learning. Middle school Atoms have a classroom size maxed at nine students per classroom. Mask wearing and social distancing are maintained.

While the halls feel a bit empty in the high school, as teachers are back in the classrooms, we virtually welcomed back our eldest Atoms. High school students will be doing full-time remote learning, with the option of a one day in-person mentorship program for tutoring and or social emotional well being.

We wish all of our Atoms the best success and luck this academic year. Many Atoms, One family.

Today we honor those who lost their lives and families whose lives were tragically changed on this day 19 years ago. We thank all our brave first responders and active duty veteran military. United we stand.

#UnitedWeStand #NeverForget #September11 #Remembering911

Thursday, August 6, 2020—Congratulations, #UASCS Atoms. You did it! ⭐ The Utica Academy of Science Charter School celebrated it's annual commencement at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. Congratulations to the #UASCS Class of 2020. Once an Atom, Always an Atom! #UASAtoms

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Monday, July 6, 2020—Virtual Summer Learning events are taking place THIS summer with Utica Public Library! Explore different activities and events every week! Click Here to Sign Up!

Wednesday, July 1, 2020—With the school year officially at an end, we want to take a moment to share a sweet video from our Kindergarten staff to their students. It's been a wild year, and we are so proud of all our young scholars. Way to go, Atoms!

Friday, June 26, 2020—Check out #UASCS Senior Nathan Williams on Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's Podcast. His positive attitude towards distance learning, time management, and personal development is a lesson we can all integrate! Congratulations to all our #UASCS Seniors, and Go Atoms! Click Here to Watch the Full Video

Friday, June 26, 2020—First grade, get ready! #UASCS staff celebrated the graduating Kindergarten class with a parade. Families were able to cheer, honk, and wave to honor the hard work of their young scholars.

Thursday, June 25, 2020—Congratulations to the #Classof2020 Valedictorian Emily Cajic and Salutatorian Dana Shabalah! May your names inspire future generations of Atoms.

Friday, June 19, 2020—“The function of freedom is to free someone else.”
— Toni Morrison, commencement address at Barnard College

Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The origins of the commemoration date back to June 19th, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas first heard that the Civil War had ended, and they were free. Juneteenth gets its name from a combination of June and nineteenth and is also known as Black Independence Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Emancipation Day.

The Science Academies of New York, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order marking Juneteenth as a holiday for state workers, will celebrate the holiday in accordance with the state moving forward. We are committed to building a better future based on peace, justice, equity, and equality for all.