Memorial Day 2021

Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the country's armed forces. There will be no school on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, June 1st is a Contingency Snow Day, there will be no school. Classes will resume on Wednesday, June 2nd.

Monday, May 31st, 2021—Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the country's armed forces. There will be no school on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, June 1st is a Contingency Snow Day, there will be no school. Classes will resume on Wednesday, June 2nd. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms!

Contingency Snow Day 2021

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, please be reminded that there will be No School on Friday, May 28th, Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, June 1st.

Friday, May 28th, 2021Attention, families: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, please be reminded that there will be No School on Friday, May 28th, Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, June 1st.

Friday, May 28th and Tuesday, June 1st are contingency snow days. Enjoy this long extended Memorial Day weekend, Atoms!

Building Update 2021

Starting in the 2021 - 2022 academic year, all Utica Academy of Science Charter School Atoms will be in one building at the Frankfort campus, as the New York State Board of Regents approves a revision to relocate Utica Academy of Science middle school from Frankfort-Schuyler CSD.

Thursday, May 13th, 2021It’s official, the New York State Board of Regents approved a revision to relocate the Utica Academy of Science middle school from Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District to Utica Academy of Science Charter School’s Frankfort campus.

Starting in the 2021 - 2022 academic year, all Utica Academy of Science Charter School Atoms will be in one building at the Frankfort campus. Many Atoms, one family!

Contingency Snow Day and Remote Learning Updates

The Utica Academy of Science charter school announces its remote learning and contingency snow days. The remote learning dates include: 05/14 & 06/04. Contingency Snow Days include: 05/21, 05/28 & 06/01.

Friday, May 7th, 2021Utica Academy of Science Charter Schools announces its updates to the May and June calendar which includes new Remote Learning and Contingency Snow Day dates. The Utica City School District has recently announced their contingency days as 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 and 6/4. Therefore, Utica Academy of Science needed to update its calendar accordingly due to the transportation limitation. Below are updated dates and information regarding upcoming Remote Learning and Contingency Snow Days.

Contingency Snow Day Dates

  • May 21  Contingency day - No school for staff and students
  • May 28  Contingency day - No school for staff and students
  • June 1   Contingency day - No school for staff and students

May/June Calendar Updates for High School

Based on our fully online school model and transportation limitation UAS High School has updated its calendar as follows:

  • May 14 Regular online school day - No afternoon bus
  • June 4 Regular online school day - No afternoon bus

Remote Learning Information and Dates for Elementary and Middle School

On 5/14/21 and 6/4/21, Utica Academy of Science Elementary and Middle schools will have Remote Learning days. Students will not report to the building, but will be responsible for completing work remotely. School staff will provide students with their remote learning schedule for the day. Please contact your classroom teacher and/or advisory teacher (Middle School) if you have questions about remote learning.

 

Please don't hesitate to contact your school for any and all questions. Please also reference the May and June calendars for the complete list of contingency and remote learning dates.

Mother's Day 2021

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy Mother's Day!

Sunday, May 9th, 2021—“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. Faust

To young children, their mothers are their first friend, nurturer, teacher, inspiration and much more. Mothers play infinite roles in children’s lives, none of which should be taken for granted. In honor of Mother's Day, Utica Academy of Science would like to take this moment to wish all mothers a very happy Mother's Day and to thank you for everything you do in your Atoms' life. Your hard work and dedication certainly does not go unnoticed. We hope that you have a very happy and special Mother's Day!

School Principals' Day

In honor of National School Principals Day, we at SANY would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for our school Principals’ for their hard work and dedication each year.

Saturday, May 1st, 2021Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have an incredible team of dedicated, and hardworking school principals at all of the SANY schools. In honor of National School Principals’ Day we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation for your tremendous work each year. It’s with your commitment and passion for education that help build a positive school community. Each day, you make a difference and an impact not only with the students, but with your teachers, faculty and staff by helping guide them in their education, teaching and learning. Thank you for all your hard work. Many Atoms, one family. Happy National School Principals’ Day!

Spread Joy, Not Germs

Utica Academy of Science 6th Grade Students are encouraged to share the joy of laughter, kindness and positivity during their Spread Joy, Not Germs event.

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science middle school 6th grade teachers organized a 'Spread Joy, Not Germs!' event that runs now through Monday, May 17th. As we all know, laughter is contagious and the Atoms are encouraged to share the warmth of a smile, the joy of kindness, positivity and of course laughter. Check out some ideas below on how Atoms can share joy and laughter with a fellow classmate.

  • Tell a joke
  • Share creative memes
  • Help someone who is struggling
  • Compliment someone
 
 
 
 
What a fun and creative idea! Let's be that ray of sunshine, Atoms and Spread Joy ... NOT Germs!

SAT Exam Reminder

The SAT exam is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27th at 9:00 AM for Utica Academy of Science 11th grade students. Students are to arrive by 8:30 AM, and enter through the back parking lot to the cafeteria.

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021The SAT exam will be scheduled for Utica Academy of Science 11th grade students on Tuesday, April 27th at 9:00 AM. The SAT is roughly a 4 hour exam that tests a student on their reading, writing and math skills, and an essay portion which is optional. The highest score to receive on the SAT exam is a 1600.

Testing will take place in the high school cafeteria. We ask that students arrive at the high school building by 8:30 AM. Please use the back parking lot to enter the high school cafeteria. We wish all of our Atoms good luck on their upcoming SAT exam.

Earth Day 2021

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the theme this year is ‘Restore our Earth. We hope you can find time today and everyday to help better the planet and environment. Happy Earth Day!

Thursday, April 22nd, 2021Happy Earth Day, Atoms! Did you know today marks the 50th celebration of Earth Day and this year's theme is 'Restore our Earth.' Below are some fun facts about Earth Day.

  • Around 1 billion people take part in Earth Day activities around the world every year.
  • April 22 was chosen as the date for Earth Day because it fell between Spring Break and final exams, and organizers wanted to maximize student involvement.
  • Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin, founded Earth Day in 1970 to raise public consciousness about environmental concerns such as pollution, oil spills and vanishing wildlife.
  • Twenty million Americans, or about 10 percent of the country’s population at the time, took part in events and demonstrations on the first Earth Day.

PSAT Exam Reminder

The PSAT Exam is scheduled for Thursday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM for Utica Academy of Science 9th grade students, and Friday, April 23rd at 9:00 AM for Utica Academy of Science 10th grade students.

Thursday, April 22nd, 2021The Preliminary SAT (or PSAT) will be scheduled for students in the 9th and 10th grade on Thursday, April 22nd and Friday, April 23rd, please see details below. Students are eligible to take the PSAT once per year. The PSAT is roughly a 2 hour and 45 minute exam that tests a student on their reading, writing and math skills. The highest score to receive on the PSAT is 1520. We wish all of our Atoms good luck on their upcoming PSAT exam.

PSAT Exam Information

  • 9th Grade Students: PSAT Exam will be held on Thursday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM in the Utica Academy of Science high school cafeteria.*
  • 10th Grade Students: PSAT Exam will be held on Friday, April 23rd at 9:00 AM in the Utica Academy of Science high school cafeteria.*

*Please make sure your child arrives at the high school building by 8:30 AM. Please use the back parking lot to enter the high school cafeteria.

Subcategories

UASCS

Utica Academy of Science Charter School is part of Science Academies of New York.

UAS Elementary School

160 School Lane,
Frankfort, NY 13340
Phone: 315-574-3000
Fax: 315-574-3008
uasesmainoffice@sany.org

UAS J/S High School

160 School Lane,
Frankfort, NY 13340
Phone: 315-266-1072
Fax: 315-266-1073
uashsmainoffice@sany.org

SANY

1409 W Genesee St,
Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-671-5470
Fax: 315-671-5475
info@sany.org

Transportation

For transportation related questions, please call transportation department in the district you live.
UCSD Transportation: 315-797-4933