Wednesday, May 31st, 2023: Utica Academy of Science 6th-grade scholars visited the Herkimer Diamond Mines, where they learned about geology and the mining process. Our budding geologist delved deep into the world of diamonds, uncovering the secrets of these precious gems. Aimed with this new knowledge, Atoms went on a mission to find their own diamonds. What an incredible adventure!

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Friday, June 2nd, 2023: Our Utica Academy of Science hearts swelled with pride and joy as high school seniors and kindergarten students joined forces to celebrate a beautiful milestone - Graduation! These incredible young minds started their educational journey at different times, but as their paths converged during our traditional Grad Walk, we are reminded of the amazing growth and camaraderie that takes place within the Utica Academy of Science halls. 

One step closer to graduation, seniors!

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Saturday, June 3rd, 2023: Utica Academy of Science JSHS Atoms had a blast at the CNY Rocket Team Challenge. Utica Academy was represented by 5 teams, and “Team Rocket” achieved 10th place out of 48 teams in the competition! Teams had to build a rocket and figure out the best way to keep their “egg astronauts” safe during the flight. 

Congrats on the eggcellent teamwork and strategy Team Rocket: Amazyn Edwards, Maximilian Moo, Amier Win, Aysen Sann and John Linen Jr.

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Thursday, May 25th, 2023: Ahoy Mateys! It was a swashbuckling good time when the Utica Academy of Science fourth-grade crew performed the musical Pirates! Our actors and actresses brought the stage to life with their incredible performances and high-seas adventures. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and of course, their Captain (oops, director), Ms. Parr, for their hard work! 

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Friday, May 26th, 2023: Congratulations to our Utica Academy of Science athletes, Surrayyah Hakim-Montero and Wol Machteng! They were awarded as Center State Conference All-Stars! Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Friday, May 26th, 2023: Candy is sweet, sugar is too, but the best woman in the world is no one but you!

On Friday, May 26th, Utica Academy Elementary School Atoms invited a Marvelous Woman in their life for Muffins! Our scholars and staff thank you for joining us at this special event to celebrate you. Thank you to the FSA for donating the money and Bolzy's Catering LLC for providing the delicious muffins!

Sunday, June 4th, 2023: Save the date!

Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School will hold its 10th annual International Day on Sunday, June 4th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the gym. We encourage students and their families to join us for this grand celebration! Tickets cost $5 at the door and go toward supporting our students. 

What you can expect:

Captivating Performances

Art Exhibition

Culinary Delights

We hope you will join us for an afternoon of fun-filled festivities!

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023: The fourth grade took a field trip to the Munson in Utica, and it was truly a masterpiece! The scholars dove into the rich history of the extraordinary art museum. They learned about optical illusions in the artwork while viewing the exhibits and participating in mind-boggling hands-on activities. It reminded them that art has the power to change the way we see the world.

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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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