On Saturday, March 16, 2019, asea of green decorations swept over the streets of Utica at the city’s recent St. Patrick’s Day parade. UAS students who attended the event celebrated with fellow citizens to build positive relationships with various community organizations represented in the parade.

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, this year’s first Junior LEGO League event blasted off with a “Moon Mission” theme at SUNY Polytechnic in Utica. The team was formed last December and continues to provide rewarding experiences for all participants.

On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, to celebrate Black History Month and Women's History Month, the UASCS Pre-Calculus class presented projects worked on in pairs. Each team of scholars chose a male or female African American mathematician to study and presented a short story of the mathematician’s life and major contributions to the Math world. Sharing what they learned was a great opportunity for all students to enhance their knowledge of the excellent achievements of Black men and women.

On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, our Atoms focused on fingerpainting their way to developing motor skills, decision making, language development, and visual learning skills. The Utica Academy of Science celebrated the artwork of Kindergarten and first-grade scholars during our recent Art Show. Parents, teachers, and students collaborated on a large mural during the event while celebrating the arts as a part of our curriculum. 

On Monday, March 11, 2019, Canadian soccer forward, Frederico "Freddy" Moojen, of the Utica City FC stopped by the #UASCS Elementary and read to our first-grade Atoms. Utica City FC is a professional indoor soccer team based in Utica, NY that plays in the Eastern Conference of the Major Arena Soccer League. Inviting community members to support and inspire our young Atoms is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time. 

On Friday, March 8, 2019, NYS Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon visited Utica Academy of Science and spoke to our 10th grade female UASAtoms while we were celebrating International Women's Day. She talked about the importance of women’s role in leadership, values and respect for women. 

On February 28, 2019, #UASCS celebrated 2nd Annual Black History month. Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month.

On Friday, March 1st, UAS held their first ever pep rally to honor the boys' basketball team. The pep rally was led by Mrs. Paul. Schedule of events included: Introduction of Players and Mr. Lee; Video highlights of the team; A cheer routine performed by students and Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Grabovica and Ms. Narsasian; Remarks made by Mr. Lee and Mr. Ersoy and the rally ended with Mr. Brown leading the chant “Many Atoms, One Family”