Friday, August 29th, 2025: Hello SANY Students, Families, Teachers, and Staff,

I’m Dr. Tolga Hayali, Superintendent of the Science Academies of New York. As we gear up for the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back. There’s so much excitement across our campuses, and we are ready to make this year a great one.

Our staff has worked hard preparing safe, welcoming, and supportive classrooms. Your children’s well-being remains our top priority.

Please ensure your contact information is current—we will use calls, texts, and emails to share important updates throughout the year. We are also launching a new communication strategy to keep you better connected.

Attendance is crucial to success. Please help us ensure your child arrives on time and ready to learn daily.

We’d like to remind all high school students about the Congressional Award. This is an excellent opportunity to earn recognition for your achievements in community service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration. We encourage you to get involved, set goals, and take full advantage of this prestigious program!

Additionally, we are excited to offer our high school students the chance to participate in Dual Credit Programs with renowned institutions such as OCC, MVCC, SUNY ESF, and SUNY POLY. This program allows you to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, giving you a head start on your higher education journey. Take full advantage of this unique opportunity to challenge yourself, explore new fields, and set yourself up for future success!

Before school starts, please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct and academic calendar with your child—both are available on our website and social media.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Let’s make this school year our best one yet!

Dr. Tolga Hayali

SANY Superintendent

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025: We are excited to welcome our students back for the new school year! Please join us for orientation on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

• 8th Grade Orientation: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
  
  

• New SAS Student Orientation: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
  
  

• Returning Student Orientation: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  
  

This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and staff, learn about the upcoming school year, and prepare for a successful start.

We look forward to seeing all of our Atoms!

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is proud to celebrate two outstanding high school scholars, Chimir Machiek and Kyauna Williams, who have been recognized by the College Board’s National Recognition Program. 

This honor is awarded to students nationwide who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements. To qualify, recipients must maintain a B+ or higher GPA and excel on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.

The College Board National Recognition Programs spotlight students’ academic accomplishments, connecting them with colleges and scholarship opportunities nationwide.

Chimir and Kyauna’s success is a true reflection of the Atom spirit—hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. We are excited to see what the future holds for these remarkable students!

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025: Attention, Syracuse Academy of Science High School Athletes! 

Fall sports season is right around the corner. All students planning to participate in fall athletics must complete their registration through Aktivate as soon as possible.

Important Reminders:

• A current physical (dated within the last year) is required to participate.

• All required forms must be completed and submitted online via the Aktivate platform.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025: The first day of school is right around the corner!

Make sure you're ready by reviewing the 2025-26 Student Handbook. It contains everything you need to know about school policies, expectations, and resources to help you start the year strong.

Download the Student Handbook here.

Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025: Don’t forget to purchase your child’s uniform for the 2025-26 school year!

As we prepare for a successful start to the school year, we want to remind families to purchase school uniforms in advance. Uniforms help promote a sense of community, reduce distractions, and support a focused learning environment.

Please check our website or contact the main office for detailed uniform guidelines and vendor information.

Beat the back-to-school rush—order early to ensure everything arrives before the first day!

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Monday, June 30th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science High School proudly presents the Class of 2025 Senior Video. From the first day of high school to the final walk across the graduation stage, this video captures the friendships, milestones, and memories that have shaped our Atoms' experience.

Watch our seniors reflect on their growth, share favorite moments, and celebrate their accomplishments. This video celebrates resilience, achievement, and the bright futures that lie ahead.

Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 together—congratulations, seniors!

The Science Academies of New York has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we are required to make changes to student access for certain Google Additional Services. This directive comes from the Chief Privacy Officer at NYSED to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d, as Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional services.

What’s Changing?

• Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) are NOT affected. Students and teachers can continue using these services as they currently do.
• Google Additional Services (YouTube, Translate, Earth, Photos, etc.) will be disabled for student accounts.

How Will This Affect Students?

• Students can no longer directly access or use YouTube, Google Translate, Google Earth, Google Photos, and other Additional Services while logged into their district accounts.
• Teachers will still be able to use YouTube for instructional purposes. They can embed YouTube videos in Google Classroom, Slides, and other approved educational tools such as EdPuzzle for students to view.
• The district’s ENL staff has prepared alternative solutions for translation needs, including built-in translation tools within some Google Core Apps.

What About Staff Accounts?

• This change only applies to student accounts. Staff members will retain access to Google Additional Services.

These changes are part of a statewide effort to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d and reinforce the district’s commitment to student data privacy and security. While we understand this may impact some aspects of classroom technology use, we are confident that these adjustments will have minimal disruption to student learning.

SANY Administration

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, Staff, and Stakeholders, the Science Academies of New York will hold a public hearing on the district-wide school safety plan, open to all school personnel, students, and the public. 

Please note that the public hearing sessions will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at the SANY Conference Center at 1415 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY. 

Your participation is appreciated.

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School recently participated in standard lead testing as part of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) surveillance program. In accordance with current regulations, schools are now required to conduct lead testing every three years (previously every five years ). This testing is not only a compliance measure—it allows us to identify and proactively address any outlets that may need remediation.

SAS Elementary School

As part of this year’s testing in April 2025, 39 water outlets across the building were evaluated. We are pleased to share that all drinking fountains—those actively used by students—tested well below the newly regulated action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb) and are safe for consumption. Through this testing, we identified water outlets - primarily hand washing sinks - located in the restrooms and hand washing stations which exceeded the newly regulated 5 parts per billion (ppb) lead limit (previously 15pbb). 

We posted clear signage stating “Not for drinking—use for handwashing only” and began preparing a mitigation plan to replace the associated plumbing. We are committed to continued investigation and remediation, including the replacement of any older fixtures and follow-up testing to confirm that all outlets meet safety standards. Our goal is to eliminate any traces of lead and ensure the continued health and safety of all students and staff.

It’s important to note that all student-accessible drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations are safe and remain below the 5 ppb limit.

Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the Elementary School.

SAS Middle School

As part of this year’s testing in April 2025, 30 water outlets across the building were evaluated. We are pleased to share that all drinking fountains—those actively used by students—tested well below the newly regulated action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb) and are safe for consumption. Through this testing, we identified water outlets - primarily hand washing sinks - located in the restrooms and hand washing stations which exceeded the newly regulated 5 parts per billion (ppb) lead limit (previously 15pbb). 

We posted clear signage stating “Not for drinking—use for handwashing only” and began preparing a mitigation plan to replace the associated plumbing. We are committed to continued investigation and remediation, including the replacement of any older fixtures and follow-up testing to confirm that all outlets meet safety standards. Our goal is to eliminate any traces of lead and ensure the continued health and safety of all students and staff.

It’s important to note that all student-accessible drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations are safe and remain below the 5 ppb limit.

Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the Middle School.

SAS High School

As part of this year’s testing in April 2025, 49 water outlets across the building were evaluated. Through this testing, we identified 12 water outlets  (10 handwashing sinks, one bottle fill station (6pbb), while in the same unit, fountain drinking water is clean 3.7 pbb, one dishwasher, which exceeded the newly regulated five parts per billion (ppb) lead limit (previously 15pbb).  

We posted clear signage stating “Not for drinking/use for handwashing only” and began preparing a mitigation plan to replace the bottle fill station filter and any necessary plumbing at the other 11 outlets. We are committed to continued investigation and remediation, including replacing any older fixtures and follow-up testing to confirm that all outlets meet safety standards. Our goal is to eliminate any traces of lead and ensure the continued health and safety of all students and staff.

It’s important to note that the bottle fill station that tested marginally above the 5 ppm limit has been disconnected from the water supply and taken out of use until it is retested with a new filter. 

Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the High School.

At Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School, ensuring safety and fostering a conducive learning environment are our top priorities for all of our students. Thank you for your continued support as we maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all.