Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023: Huge shoutout to our varsity Track and Field team members who represented Utica Academy of Science at the 2023 Section 3 Championship in Little Falls. Track stars included the four by 100 relay team; Surayyah Monteiro, So Chomm, Ajna Husovic, and Azareya Brown. Katrell Huff showed out in all the sprinting races with a 4th place finish in the 200-meter dash and 3rd place finishes in the 100-meter and 400-meter dashes. 

Our boys on the four-by-400-meter relay team, which consisted of Katrell, Danny Haynes, Amari Berkley, and Wol Matcheng had the race of the day with a photo finishing 2nd place run and a time that sent them to the New York State Track and Field Semi-Finals. The performance of the night goes to Wol Matcheng, who once again dominated the 400-meter hurdles and is now crowned the Section 3 Champion in his event. He will also move on to the State Semi-Finals at CNS high school. Congratulations to the entire track team on a fantastic season, and good luck to our stars moving on to States next week!

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Friday, May 12th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science High School celebrated its first-ever Cultural Day! The Korean Culture Club organized the event to celebrate and embrace the diverse backgrounds of its student body. Students were encouraged to wear traditional outfits that represented their cultural heritage.

Not surprisingly, the school was filled with excitement and color as #UASAtoms arrived wearing beautiful outfits! The atmosphere was lively and festive, with students posing for pictures and sharing the stories behind their outfits.

The reviews are in, and a student says, "It's great to see the school embracing our diverse backgrounds and giving us a platform to showcase our cultures." Thank you for making our first Cultural Day a success. Let's do even better next year!

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Thursday, May 11th, 2023: We all at Utica Academy of Science would like to thank everyone who helped make our 10th Anniversary celebration possible. Celebrating with old and new friends at the Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro was wonderful. We are so grateful that we were able to present our hardworking teachers & staff who have been working with us for 10 years with awards.

Thank you to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon for presenting our school with a proclamation to recognize this milestone. We would also like to thank all the community organizations, STEM supporters, teachers, staff, students, parents, and alums who helped us reach ten years of growth and success in the Utica community. With your continued support for our children, we know we will make it to another decade and beyond. 

Please enjoy these photos from the event.

Friday, April 28th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Varsity Track Team raced to the top at the Sauquoit Valley Cahill Classic. Top performers include:

7th grader Ayna Husovic in the 200-meter dash. 

Surrayah Monteiro in the 100-meter dash and long jump.

Katrell Huff for a top 10 finish in the 200-meter dash and long jump. 

Wol Matcheng with a 4th place finish in the 110-meter hurdles and taking home the Gold in 400-meter hurdles with a time that puts him as one of the top runners in the State!

Fantastic job, Atoms!

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Friday, April 28th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science fourth-grade class traveled to Fort Stanwix, where they became history detectives! They used teamwork and problem-solving skills to solve mysteries and discover facts about the 1777 siege of Fort Stanwix. It was an unforgettable trip for our Atoms! 

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Charter School is pleased to announce we are celebrating ten years of growth and success in the community! We have come a long way from offering grades 6-9 to expanding to K-12.  In 2013, under Dr. Tolga Hayali's leadership, the Science Academies of New York (SANY) opened Utica Academy of Science. After two successful years, UAS expanded to a second location on School Lane in Frankfort. In 2018, UAS received a five-year renewal from the New York State Board of Regents. Shortly after, UAS added an elementary school. In 2021, both of our Utica locations combined into one school in Frankfort. Utica Academy of Science is currently awaiting approval for another five-year renewal from the NYS Board of Regents.

We wouldn’t be where we are today without the help of our beloved families, students, community members, and STEM supporters. Thank you for the past decade. Here’s to many more.

Monday, March 3rd, 2023: We would like to give a huge shoutout and thank you to Utica City FC for donating enough soccer balls so that every member of the Atoms Soccer Club can participate in training. Your generosity is truly appreciated and shows how much you care about developing young talent in our community. We're so grateful for your support!

Friday, March 17th, 2023: The American Heart Challenge Basketball Shootout was a slam dunk success at Utica Academy of Science Elementary School! 

Students put their hearts into it and showed off their impressive basketball skills while raising awareness for heart health. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important cause. 

Let's continue to prioritize heart health and stay active through fun activities like this!

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Wednesday, March 14h, 2023:  Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School students had a smashing Pi Day, all while raising money for individuals affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Atoms purchased a ticket for a “pie” made of shaving cream to smash into a teacher's face! Pi Day at Utica Academy of Science was a huge success, thanks to the staff and students hard work and dedication. By emphasizing the educational value of math and its connection to real-world issues, UAS has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a love of learning and a passion for intellectual curiosity among its students. 

Here's hoping for an even bigger and better celebration of math’s favorite number next year!

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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023: The Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High Student Council organized a Spirit Week in February for grades 7-12. In order to participate, students brought in canned and boxed donations. The Student Council collected over 500 goods and donated those items to the Rescue Mission of Utica. The Rescue Mission was so grateful to our students and their families for the generous donation!