Monday, February 22nd, 2021—Utica Academy of Science high school art teacher, Ms. Vaccaro invites students and staff to participate in its Black History Month Art Activity. Participants are tasked with submitting an entry in the form of art or multimedia in one of the following categories:

• Create a short 1 minute video about what Black History means to you
• Create a poster with your favorite quote, message or illustration about Black History
• Create a drawing with a Civil Rights theme
• Create a drawing, poster or video paying tribute to Mary Wilson from The Supremes

All entries are due to Ms. Vaccaro by Monday, February 22^nd. Entries can be sent to Ms. Vaccaro at, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021—Utica Academy of Science will have no school on Tuesday, February 16^th through Friday, February 19^th for Winter Recess. Classes will resume on Monday, February 22^nd. Enjoy this long weekend, Atoms and remember to stay healthy, safe and warm!

Monday, February 15th, 2021—In observance of Presidents’ Day there will be no school on Monday, February 15th. Enjoy your day off, Atoms!

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021—February can be synonymous with Valentine's day but did you know that it is actually American Heart and Go Red for Women month? Throughout the month of February, we are encouraging the Utica Academy of Science students to practice healthy habits, such as exercise. It takes 21 days to change a habit. What are you doing today to help your heart? Click here to watch a quick video and learn ways in which you can live a heart healthy lifestyle.

Monday, February 1st, 2021—It’s not too late to share a little kindness with the world! Utica Academy of Science invites its students to participate in the Kindness Challenge which takes place now through Friday, February 12^th. Below are the details on how to participate.

Kindness Challenge

• Take a picture of themselves showing an act of kindness.
• Write a few sentences describing their act of kindness
• Submit your picture and description of the act of kindness on the UAS Google Classroom to enter

A drawing will take place on Friday, February 12th. The winner will receive a pizza delivery!

Monday, February 1st, 2021—Utica Academy of Science is excited to announce it has received an Athletic Grant from The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc.! With this Athletic Grant, Utica Academy of Science high school will be purchasing a basketball shooting machine. Thank you, Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc. for your generosity and kindness.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021—Words cannot describe how thankful we are for our school counselors. These esteemed professionals have touched the lives of many and helped the Atoms achieve academic excellence and success both inside and outside the classroom. To say that we are forever grateful is an understatement. Thank you, school counselors for all your hard work, dedication and listening to all of our students, this means so much to all of us at SANY. 

Utica Academy of Science proudly celebrates National School Counseling week, “School Counselors; All in for ALL students!”

UASCS will be closed due to inclement weather on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021. There will not be remote learning. Stay safe and warm UAS Atoms. Enjoy the snow day.

Monday, February 1st, 2021—Utica Academy of Science high school will be hosting a High School Spring Semester and High School Sports Forum on Monday, February 1st at 12:00 PM. We encourage all parents and guardians to join as we will be discussing the following topics.

• COVID Vaccination Updates
• Spring Semester Academic Plans
• High School Sports Season

We ask that you please submit your questions in the Google Forum before the meeting on Monday. Please click here for the Zoom meeting link. We hope to virtually see you there.

Thursday, January 28th, 2021—Is your Utica Academy of Science middle school Atom attending Hybrid Learning next week? If so, we invite you to join us for a virtual Coffee Talk on Thursday, January 28^th at 2:30 PM. During this session we will be discussing what students can expect and look forward to when arriving safely to campus next week for Hybrid Learning. A link to the virtual Coffee Talk will be shared with parents via email. We hope you can attend, and look forward to seeing you virtually!