UASCS
UAS Elementary School
Frankfort, NY 13340
UAS J/S High School
Frankfort, NY 13340
Friday, May 20th, 2022—It's never too early to start thinking about college and your career! In May, Utica Academy of Science elementary school welcomed many businesses, organizations, colleges, and universities for students to learn about various career paths through hands-on, minds-on activities and presentations. Each student received a career day passport and received stamps in their passport for actively being engaged throughout the presentation, asking questions, and exploring various career paths.
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for taking time out of their busy schedules to participate in Utica Academy of Science elementary school's Career Day. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from Career Day.
Athletics
Automotive/Transportation
Community Involvement
Dog Training
Education
First Responders/Healthcare
New York Power Authority
Real-Estate/Home Improvement
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022—Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school's Varsity Track and Field student-athletes participated in the Section 3 State Qualifier held at the North Syracuse Central School District, C-NS High School.
Please give a round of applause and congratulations to Jay Bowman for receiving First Place in the Triple Jump! Jay will be representing the Atoms in the NYSPHSAA State Championship meet next week at C-NS High School.
Congratulations to Jay, Coach Brown, and our other student-athletes. This year there have been many firsts for the Track and Field Program, with individual Section 3 Champions in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4 x 100 Relay, and a qualifier at the state meet. Way to go, Atoms! We are very proud of you.
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school's Varsity Track and Field team competed in the Section 3 C-1 Championship meet. With great honor and excitement, we share the Atoms brought home many medals and will be competing tomorrow (06/02) at the Section 3 State Qualifier held at the C-NS High School in Syracuse, New York.
Congratulations to Coach Brown, Coach Paul, and the Varsity Track and Field team members on their performance. Below were the top performers at the Section 3 C-1 Championship Meet. We wish all of our student-athletes the best of luck tomorrow at the Section 3 State Qualifier.
Savannah Noel
Jay Bowman
Jay Bowman, Jazeir Brown, Ittikorn Keawpinna, and Jermaine Gaither
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school hosted its annual career fair to help the Atoms become Career Ready and College Bound.
Atoms had an opportunity to learn about the many exciting careers in industries including Athletics, First-Responders, Healthcare, Military, Medical, Technology, and more. In addition to the career fields, Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school welcomed college representatives (some were former Atoms) from SUNY Poly, SUNY Oswego, LeMoyne College, HCCC, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Hartwick College.
Thank you to the Utica Police Department, Utica Fire Department, Air Force Rome Lab, MVCC Drone Program, US Marines, and SUNY Poly Basketball Head Coach for participating in the Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school career fair. We also want to thank everyone who helped make this event possible.
Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from this event.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science Atoms competed in the Center State Conference Division 3 and 4 Championship for Track and Field held at Sauquoit Valley High School. Congratulations to the following Atoms who placed at this year's event and qualified for States!
Savannah Noel
Jay Bowman
Donald Grant
Jay Bowman
Jazir Brown
Ittikorn Kaewapinna
Kaeden Hakim Monterio
*Qualified for States
Congratulations, Atoms; we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished!
Saturday, May 15th, 2022—SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali was honored and celebrated as one of United Way's 100 Heroes. Individuals who aligned with the mission of the United Way and were in healthcare, education, financial stability, volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership were selected.
Over the past six weeks, the United Way released its heroes and shared how each person has impacted the Mohawk Valley community. Dr. Hayali was one of the fifteen education and childcare heroes.
United Way presented each hero with a certificate of acknowledgment and appreciation for their part in the project and a small gift to celebrate each hero. The heroes and their guests met other honored individuals who have made a difference in the Mohawk Valley community.
Congratulations, Dr. Hayali; thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help serve and educate children in Syracuse and Utica. Your hard work, leadership, and tremendous efforts have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for helping make all the difference in the world. We are Many Atoms, One Family!
We invite you to please click here to read the full article about the United Way's 100 Heroes.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022—To all of our school nurses, Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools would like to thank you for all the fantastic work you are doing to bring health and happiness to the Atoms and their families. Thank you for all you do and continue to do for the students, teachers, faculty, and staff. We wish you a very happy (and healthy) National School Nurse Day!
Sunday, May 8th, 2022—It's Mother's Day! To all our 'Super-Moms,' Aunts, Grandmas, and motherly figures, we wish you a delighted and relaxing Mother's Day. Thank you for everything you do in your Atoms' life. Your hard work and dedication certainly don't go unnoticed. We hope you have a happy and memorable Mother's Day!
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022—The first week in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Today, SANY would like to take the opportunity to highlight the incredible team of teachers we have at Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools.
Each day, Utica Academy of Science Charter School teachers dedicate their time to the success of every student. They provide hope, stability, knowledge, and life lessons and profoundly influence the lives of every Atom they work with daily. Our teachers provide opportunities for students to not only learn through innovative lessons and experiences but continue to grow and succeed.
Please join SANY in honoring our teachers and by sharing your appreciation with them this week and in the weeks and years to come.
Thank you, teachers, for all you do and continue to do for our Atoms and their families. We are Many Atoms, One Family!
Friday, April 29th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science elementary school students welcome and salute their guest speakers, Reginald Sanders, Josh Sweet, and Al Castilla from the City of Utica, NY Police Department!
During their visit, the Atoms learned many new facts about the police department, the roles and responsibilities of being a police officer, and police vehicles. They also met a beloved member of their K-9 unit, Officer Varick! The City of Utica Police Department comprises over 160 sworn members and has a paramilitary ranking system, including its patrol division, criminal investigation division, and administrative division. In addition to helping serve the community from a law enforcement side, officers are involved in community-related events to build harmony and community goodwill. Some events include Shop with A Cop, community readers, Pathways to Justice Junior Academy, volunteering at Hope House, and the Rescue Mission.
To conclude their presentation, the officers introduced the Atoms to another member of their unit, Officer Varick, a beloved team member of the K-9 unit! Officer Varick specializes in and is certified in NYS Narcotic Scent Detection. Students had an opportunity to come up and pet Officer Varick and have their pictures taken with him.
Thank you, Reginald Sanders, Josh Sweet, Al Castilla, and Officer Varick, for taking time out of your schedule to come and speak with the Utica Academy of Science elementary school Atoms. We appreciate and thank you for your commitment to helping to serve the community, for being a first responder, and for keeping everyone safe.