Monday, April 6th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science is proud to highlight an outstanding alumna, Class of 2022 graduate Tahirah Abdul-Qadir.

Tahirah’s journey is a powerful example of determination, leadership, and purpose. A student at Syracuse University, she completed her studies a semester early while continuing to build an impressive list of accomplishments. Tahirah is an international martial arts champion, an award-winning social justice advocate, a Congressional Award gold medalist, and a young entrepreneur dedicated to empowering others.

Her passion for martial arts began at a very young age, and by 14, she was already competing at the international level. During her time at Syracuse Academy of Science, Tahirah also launched a business focused on empowering young girls, demonstrating both initiative and a strong commitment to making a difference in her community.

Tahirah returned to speak with 10th-grade students, sharing insights from her journey and encouraging them to set meaningful goals and remain persistent in achieving them. She emphasized the importance of discipline, resilience, and self-belief, while also recognizing the role her mentors and teachers at SAS played in helping her reach her full potential.

SAS is proud to celebrate Tahirah Abdul-Qadir as a shining example of what our graduates can achieve. Her story continues to inspire current students to dream big, work hard, and lead with purpose.

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School is proud to welcome back one of its own, Davohn Fudge, who now serves as the dedicated driver of Bus 7 for our elementary students. A proud SAS alumnus, Davohn’s journey has come full circle. SAS Elementary Dean of School, Mrs. Miller, was once his third-grade teacher!

This meaningful connection is a wonderful reminder of the lasting impact of our school community. We are thrilled to have Davohn back at SAS, now playing an important role in supporting and inspiring the next generation of Atoms.

Friday, March 27th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School is proud to recognize our March Students of the Month, who exemplified the character trait of Respect.

Respect means treating others the way you want to be treated—showing kindness, consideration, and appreciation for others’ feelings, opinions, and property. Students demonstrated respect in many ways, including:

• Being kind to a sibling or friend, even when feeling upset
• Speaking to teachers and peers politely
• Using good manners, such as saying “please” and “thank you”
• Following classroom rules
• Listening attentively when others are speaking

These outstanding Atoms were selected by their teachers for consistently demonstrating respect in their daily actions. Congratulations to all of our honorees!

Sunday, March 29th, 2026: Congratulations to Joanna Eze and Ruqayyah McCarthy, two outstanding students from Syracuse Academy of Science High School! After their success at the Museum of Science and Technology's Regional Science Fair, they have been named finalists in the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2026.

These talented young scientists will represent SAS in Phoenix this May, showcasing their dedication, curiosity, and excellence on the international stage.

Pictured with their proud teacher, Dr. Ay, Joanna and Ruqayyah are shining examples of hard work and passion for discovery.

Thursday, March 26th, 2026: Students in Mr. Price’s Syracuse Academy of Science class are actively engaged in exploring geometry, focusing on the relationships between chords and angles while strengthening their problem-solving skills. Through focused instruction and collaborative learning, students are applying mathematical concepts in meaningful ways.

This classroom exemplifies real-time learning, where critical thinking and engagement are at the forefront. Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Monday, March 23rd, 2026: Innovation and excitement were in the air at Syracuse Academy of Science High School during this year’s Science Fair! Students truly showed up and showed out, sharing projects that highlighted their creativity, curiosity, and hard work.

From hands-on experiments to thoughtful research projects, the Atoms explored a wide range of topics and brought their ideas to life. It was amazing to see students dive into real-world questions, test their thinking, and present what they learned with confidence.

Scholars had the chance to share their projects with judges, walking them through their process and research. It was a great opportunity to build communication skills, think on their feet, and take pride in all the effort they put in.

And it's safe to say, the judges had a tough time! Every project brought something unique to the table, making it clear just how much dedication and creativity students poured into their work.

Events like our Science Fair are a great reminder of what makes our school community so special. We love seeing our students take ownership of their learning, support one another, and get excited about STEM.

We’re so proud of all of our participants and can’t wait to see where their curiosity takes them next!

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science first-grade students welcomed a special guest, meteorologist Kate Thornton from NewsChannel 9, for an engaging and visit that brought their science learning to life.

As part of their recent units on weather, the atmosphere, and outer space, students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding with insights from a real-world expert. Kate shared how weather forms, discussed the tools meteorologists use, and emphasized the importance of weather safety.

One of the highlights of the visit was when students became “mini meteorologists.” They practiced presenting the forecast and telling viewers what the weather would be for the rest of the week. This interactive experience not only reinforced their learning but also helped build communication skills and confidence.

Experiences like this connect classroom lessons to real-world applications, inspiring curiosity and a love of science in our young learners.

Friday, March 13th, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School welcomed Onondaga County Legislator Richard McCarron to speak with our third graders. Mr. McCarron talked all about what he does as a county legislator and how he works to help our community. Students shared their own insights on how to help our community, ranging from controlling the stray cat population to keeping it clean. Mr. McCarron also shared his experiences as a former police officer. He told the students that his favorite part of being involved in politics is getting to come to schools and speak to students just like ours!

Third graders were a very engaged and respectful audience who learned a lot about the various elected officials who serve our community.

Monday, March 9, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School celebrated a historic milestone as our first Atom redeemed 750 Dojo points to become Principal for the Day!

Ms. Burnett from 2nd grade spent the day shadowing Mrs. Miller and learning about the many responsibilities of a school principal. She greeted students as they arrived, joined Mrs. Miller for a morning walkthrough to say hello to each classroom, participated in two classroom read-alouds, sat in on an interview, and even worked at the principal’s desk to complete an assignment.

As part of her special day, Ms. Burnett also invited two friends to join her for a celebratory lunch with Mrs. Miller in the principal’s office.

We are incredibly proud of Ms. Burnett for her dedication to earning and saving her Dojo points, and for the great job she did stepping into the role of principal for the day!