Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We are actively collaborating with local authorities and anticipate reopening our school building soon to facilitate the resumption of normal operations.

The January 2025 Regents schedule is available for students who need to retake a Regents exam for graduation requirements. Students should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Students who arrive late to the exam may not be permitted to take it. An alternate location has been planned at our SANY district office conference center, adjacent to our high school campus.

All academic instruction will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date to reopen the building. Students in grades 8-12 are receiving asynchronous online instruction. In this learning model, teachers post assignments in Google Classrooms, and students complete the work by the assigned due date. Each teacher has online hours to support student learning throughout this instructional period. 

Students are encouraged to log in and get academic support from our instructional staff. All students are required to sign in for attendance by using the Google form that was emailed to them.

If your child needs access to a computer or charger, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

While awaiting approval for the building's reopening, our instructional team has been working collaboratively to prepare for the upcoming NYS January Regents Examinations.

The January 2025 Regents schedule is available for students who need to retake a Regents exam for graduation requirements. Students should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Students who arrive late to the exam may not be permitted to take it. An alternate location has been planned at our SANY district office conference center, adjacent to our high school campus.

As a required part of the January Earth Science Regents exam, there will also be an Earth Science practical exam this Thursday, January 16th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the SANY Conference Center located behind the District Office at 1409 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204. To enter the Conference Center, please drive or walk (there is a gate for pedestrians) through the black gate and proceed into the parking lot next to the high school. Look for the glass door at the rear of the District Office. Please be sure to bring your fully-charged Chromebook and a pencil to the practical exam. Completion of the practical exam is required before students can take the Earth Science Regents exam itself.

The January Earth Science Regents exam will be held on Tuesday, January 21st from 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm in the SANY Conference Center located at 1409 W. Genesee St.  Please plan to arrive promptly at 12:30 pm with a pencil to write with, ready to listen to directions. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Kovar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mrs.Geremski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

We look forward to seeing you in person at the SANY Conference Center this Thursday, January 16th, at 9:00 am for the Earth Science practical exam!

All other academic instruction will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date to reopen the building. Students in grades 8-12 are receiving asynchronous online instruction. In this learning model, teachers post assignments in Google Classrooms, and students complete the work by the assigned due date. Each teacher has online hours to support student learning throughout this instructional period. 

Students are encouraged to log in and get academic support from our instructional staff. All students are required to sign in for attendance by using the Google form that was emailed to them.

If your child needs access to a computer or charger, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

While awaiting approval for the building's reopening, our instructional team has been working collaboratively to prepare for the upcoming NYS January Regents Examinations.

The January 2025 Regents schedule is available for students who need to retake a Regents exam for graduation requirements. Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Students who arrive late to the exam may not be permitted to take it. An alternate location has been planned at our SANY district office conference center, adjacent to our high school campus.

*Please note that any student who wishes to take the Earth Science Regents Exam must attend our practical session on Thursday, January 16, at the SANY Conference Center located at 1415 W Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students who miss the practical will not be permitted to take the Earth Science Regents Exam. 

All other academic instruction will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date to reopen the building. Students in grades 8-12 are receiving asynchronous online instruction. In this learning model, teachers post assignments in Google Classrooms, and students complete the work by the assigned due date. Each teacher has online hours to support student learning throughout this instructional period. 

Students are encouraged to log in and get academic support from our instructional staff. All students are required to sign in for attendance by using the Google form that was emailed to them.
If your child needs access to a computer or charger, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration

Good evening,

Thank you for being here tonight. Before we proceed to public comments, the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School would like to take a moment to address the recent tragedy that has deeply impacted our school community.

We mourn the loss of a valued member of our staff, Brian Deforge, who passed away last week. Brian was a dedicated and hardworking member of our school family for over three years, and his contributions to our community will not be forgotten. On behalf of the Board and the entire school community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

As we continue to navigate this situation, our focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff while working diligently to reopen the school building. We are cooperating fully with all relevant authorities, including the Syracuse City Fire Department and the Division of Code Enforcement, to complete reinspections and secure all necessary certifications. Safety is, and always will be, our top priority.

In the meantime, our commitment to education continues. We are providing asynchronous online instruction to ensure that our students’ learning is uninterrupted during this period.

As this matter is currently under active investigation by law enforcement, SAS staff, including the Superintendent, are limited in what they can say and have no further comment on the matter this evening. Please understand that maintaining the integrity of the ongoing investigation and ensuring the safety of our students and staff are our utmost priorities. The school has shared all known information with the public through various official press releases.

We will keep the community informed as more information becomes available and as we move closer to reopening the building safely. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through these challenges together.

We appreciate everyone’s support. 

Thank you.
SAS Administration

We offer our deepest sympathies to Brian Deforge's family and friends during this profoundly difficult time. Out of respect for their privacy, we ask that everyone give them the space to mourn. 

As this matter is currently under active investigation by law enforcement, SAS staff, including the Superintendent, is not able to provide any interviews at this time. Please understand that maintaining the integrity of the ongoing investigation is our utmost priority. The school has shared all known information with the public through various official press releases.

Thank you for your understanding.

SAS Administration

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We submitted a response last Friday, January 10, 2024, to address the corrective actions requested by the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse City Division of Code Enforcement. They confirmed that they received our response and have been reviewing our submission.

Instruction will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date to reopen the building. Students in grades 8-12 are receiving asynchronous online instruction. In this learning model, teachers post assignments in Google Classrooms and students complete the work by the assigned due date. Each teacher has online hours to support student learning throughout this instructional period. Students are encouraged to log in and get academic support from our instructional staff. All students are required to sign in for attendance by using the Google form that was emailed to them.

If your child needs access to a computer or charger, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
 
The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

This week, we have worked with contractors and agencies to make updates and re-inspect equipment to address requests by the City of Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement. We are awaiting approval and certification from the Fire Department and Syracuse City Division of Code Enforcement. 

Instruction will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date to reopen the building. Students in grades 8-12 are receiving asynchronous online instruction. In this learning model, teachers post assignments in Google Classrooms and students complete the work by the assigned due date. Each teacher has online hours to support student learning throughout this instructional period. Students are encouraged to log in and get academic support from our instructional staff. All students are required to sign in for attendance by using the Google form that was emailed to them.

If your child needs access to a computer or charger, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
 
The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We are continuing our work with local contractors and agencies to re-inspect equipment. We await approval and certification from the Fire Department and Syracuse City Division of Code Enforcement. 

Instructions will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date for reopening the building. Students in grades 8-12 are receiving asynchronous online instruction. In this learning model, teachers post assignments in Google Classrooms, and students complete the work by the assigned due date. Each teacher has online hours to support student learning throughout this instructional period. Students are encouraged to log in and get academic support from our instructional staff. If your child needs access to a computer or charger, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration

Dear SANY Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We want to inform you about the passing of a Syracuse Academy of Science High School employee. One of our evening cleaners was found deceased on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, 2025. When officials arrived at the school, they found high levels of carbon monoxide in the cafeteria. At this time, our employee's cause of death has not been determined. While there have been many articles posted in the news, we want to assure you of the following:

• No students were exposed to carbon monoxide. The building was immediately cleared, and we exercised the emergency dismissal protocols.
• The source of the carbon monoxide was identified as a faulty food warmer and removed from service.
• The SAS High School building passed the required fire inspection at the end of November 2024.
• Although there are no known issues, and all our buildings passed fire inspections, our operations teams are working with the contractors to check all equipment and safety systems across all schools.

The deceased employee was a valued member of the School team for over three years. He was a very hard worker and will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely, 
SANY Administration

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We are diligently working with contractors to re-inspect equipment and install additional carbon monoxide detectors throughout the school and awaiting approval and certification from the Fire Department and Syracuse City Division of Code Enforcement. Our team plans to meet with the Fire Department/Code Enforcement as soon as they are available to expedite this process.

Instruction will remain online until we can ascertain a safe date to reopen the building. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority. We are committed to maintaining transparency and will continue to keep our community informed as we work to resolve this situation.

The School will provide additional information as it becomes available. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our staff and students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these difficult circumstances together.

Sincerely,
SAS High School Administration