Wednesday, June 16th, 2021—Hats off to the upcoming Syracuse Academy of Science high school graduates in the Class of 2021! This past year is certainly one that all students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff will remember, and one that will go down in history.

To celebrate all that these students have accomplished not only this year, but over their academic career, syracuse.com has published the list of graduates from over 60 schools in the Central New York area. In addition, they have highlighted the valedictorian and salutatorian, as well as, included commencement information. We invite you to click here to help us celebrate the Atoms from the soon to be graduating Class of 2021!

Saturday, June 12th, 2021—This past weekend, hundreds of  thousands of high school students across the United States and 83 countries around the world competed in this year’s virtual international STEAM competition, Genius Olympiad. With over 2,400 projects submitted and only 1,245 projects selected, we are excited to share that Syracuse Academy of Science high school student, Ermine Reddock was one such student who was selected to participate in this year’s competition.

At Genius Olympiad, students are required to submit their STEAM project for consideration in the following categories: Science, Writing, Business, Art, Music, and Short Film. High school Atom, Ermine submitted a mixed media diptych project for consideration in the Art category.

We are excited to share that Ermine's project, "Beauty through the Decay," received the bronze award at Genius Olympiad. In addition, Ermine received a $15,000 scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology! Congratulations, Ermine, we are very proud of you!

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021—Syracuse Academy of Science 10th grade high school student, Ranelle Duncan-Letts submitted one of her many masterpieces into the nationwide 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and gives young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent. Winning pieces from each Congressional District are displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Recently, Ranelle was recognized by U.S. Congressman John Katko for her submission to the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Her art piece is called, "Anunnaki Goddess," which is 20" x 26" and was created using the mediums of both charcoal and graphite.

Congratulations, Ranelle, this is a beautiful masterpiece and an incredible honor! We are very proud of you.

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021—Throughout the months of May and June, the Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school 4^th grade students prepare for their last day of elementary school by working in groups to create their Legacy Project. In their art class, students collaborated to design an image based on a positive message. For this assignment, Atoms were able to utilize their communication, technology and design skills to create beautiful yard signs that are proudly displayed along the building.

This Legacy Project would not have been possible without the help and generosity of Salt City Signs who donated their time and printed the yard signs for Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school to proudly display. Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and for helping the 4^th grade Atoms with their Legacy Project. Click here to view more images from the Legacy Project.