Thursday, June 26th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School recently honored our dedicated educators for their outstanding work in the classroom. Dean Mrs. Miller presented awards to teachers who demonstrated exceptional proficiency and growth in both reading and math.

We proudly recognize our teachers' hard work and commitment to helping every student succeed!

Thursday, June 12th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary second graders had a special visit from Syracuse City Judge, Judge Thomas.

Judge Thomas shared inspiring advice with our young scholars:

1. Finish school and always believe in yourself.
   
   

2. Choose friends who lift you and encourage you.
   
   

3. Be the best version of yourself by making good choices.
   
   

He left us with this powerful message:
“You can always be what you want to be, if you just believe in it!”

His words reminded us that anything is possible with confidence, kindness, and hard work! Thank you, Judge Thomas, for inspiring the next generation of leaders!

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science fourth-grade scholars said a heartfelt “goodbye” to Elementary School and an enthusiastic “hello” to Middle School during a special Moving Up Ceremony!

During the celebration, SAS Atoms performed a song for their families and proudly received certificates of promotion, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished in Elementary School and can’t wait to see how they continue to grow and shine in Middle School.

Congratulations, Class of 2033!

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025: We’re proud to announce that several Syracuse Academy of Science High School students distinguished themselves as representatives of the Science Academies of New York at the 2025 Genius Olympiad, earning a Bronze Award in Robotics and two Honorable Mentions! 

The Genius Olympiad is an internationally renowned competition focusing on environmental issues through science, art, short film, creative writing, business, and robotics. Founded by Terra Science and Education and hosted annually at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the event brings together thousands of students from over 60 countries.

But the Genius Olympiad is more than just a competition. It celebrates global citizenship, innovation, and cultural exchange. Students participate in events like the International Fair, where they proudly share their heritage and traditions with peers worldwide.

We commend our students for their accomplishments in robotics and environmental awareness and for being exceptional ambassadors of our school community on the world stage.

Way to go, Atoms! You continue to inspire us all with your brilliance, teamwork, and commitment to making a difference.

Thursday, May 29th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science High School proudly hosted its annual Dean’s List Dinner to honor the outstanding achievements of our high-performing scholars.

Families, teachers, and staff gathered to celebrate our Atoms' hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal and meaningful conversation, recognizing these students' commitment throughout the school year.

Congratulations to all of our Dean’s List honorees. Your determination and perseverance are an inspiration!

Thursday, May 15th, 2025: At Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School, our scholars are bookworms with excellent taste buds!

Our Dean, Mrs. Miller, loves popping into classrooms to share one of her favorite book series, "There Was an Old Lady." Recently, she visited Mrs. Bloss and Mrs. Hamilton's 2B class to read "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm!"

It was the perfect springtime story, full of laughs and learning, and our 2B SAS Atoms were all smiles!

Saturday, May 31st, 2025: The Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School STEAM Club proudly participated in the Museum of Science & Technology's Rocket Team Challenge.

Representing SAS with creativity and confidence, the student team, “Blast It Like It’s Hot," successfully launched their model rocket to an impressive height of 166 feet. The event challenged students to apply real-world engineering and science principles, including aerodynamics, propulsion, and teamwork, as they designed and constructed their rockets from scratch.

This experience allowed students to demonstrate their technical knowledge and build essential 21st-century skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The Rocket Team Challenge is one of many ways SAS empowers students to engage with science and engineering in meaningful, hands-on ways outside the classroom. The future is bright, and it's looking up!

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary proudly hosted a special evening celebrating the musical talents of third and fourth-grade students.

Families, friends, and staff gathered to enjoy a heartwarming night filled with student performances, joyful melodies, and proud smiles. The concert featured vocal performances from both grade levels and a standout appearance by Mr. Huyge’s Ukulele Club.

This event marked a fantastic opportunity for students to shine on stage, express themselves creatively, and experience the joy of live performance. It was also a meaningful moment of connection for our school community, bringing everyone together through the universal language of music.

Thank you to all the families who attended and our dedicated staff for making this event possible. We look forward to many more musical moments in the future! 

Saturday, May 24th, 2025: The Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School STEAM Club is reaching for the stars! Students are working hard designing, building, and painting their rocket for the upcoming Rocket Team Challenge, hosted by the Museum of Science & Technology on Saturday, May 31st, at Jamesville Beach.

This hands-on project allows students to apply their science, technology, engineering, art, and math knowledge in a real-world setting. From testing materials and perfecting designs to problem-solving as a team, the rocket-building process encourages collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking at every step.

Participation in the Rocket Team Challenge ignites a passion for STEM and builds confidence as students see their hard work take flight.

Let’s cheer on our young innovators as they prepare for liftoff. Good luck, STEAM Club!

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025: We’re on a mission to ensure every student reads on grade level by the end of second grade, and that 60 percent of our third graders are reading proficiently by 2028. 

To support this goal, we’ve implemented the Road to Reading program by Dr. Benita Blachman and Darlene Tangel in our K-4 classrooms. This research-based, structured literacy approach emphasizes decodable texts, which are books that are essential for students developing strong decoding and comprehension skills.

But we couldn’t do this alone. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Jim and Julie Boeheim Foundation, we’ve been awarded a grant to help build our Road to Reading Decodable Libraries across our elementary schools!

This support allowed us to purchase $60,000 worth of Benchmark Education texts and backpacks for each student. This grant helps every kindergarten through 4th-grade student access texts aligned with our reading instruction. These libraries are vital for daily targeted instruction and long-term reading success.

We’re deeply grateful to the Boeheim Foundation for investing in our students’ futures and helping us close the literacy gap, especially for learners impacted by the pandemic. Together, we're opening the book to a brighter future in literacy!