Friday, March 4th, 2022—On this ‘Throwback Thursday,’ we are sharing an art project from Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school. This project focuses on self-love and perception. Many people, including teenagers and young adults, face varying insecurities about themselves. 

The goal of the 'What Makes you Different, Makes you Beautiful' art project allowed the students to explore through art the different 'faces' and insecurities they have within themselves and create a collage. Their artwork shows them with their masks off, and they shared why (or why they don't) wear their mask.

This art project was very moving and allowed the students to realize that they are more alike than they are different. Everyone can have a tendency to feel insecure about themselves, and it's important to empower others and be kind to one another.

Monday, April 4th, 2022—Court may not be in session, but Utica Academy of Science elementary school welcomed guest speaker (and guest reader), Supreme Court Judge David Murad who spoke with the first-grade Atoms. During his visit, Judge Murad shared with the students his legal background and career as a Supreme Court Judge. He also shared some legal advice (pro-bono, of course), read one of his favorite story books, and left the Atoms with excellent advice - to always act fairly.

We want to thank Supreme Court Judge David Murad for taking time out of his schedule to come and speak with the Atoms!

Friday, March 11th, 2022—The Utica Academy of Science elementary school students in Ms. DeAngelis & Ms. Flihan's class embarked on a trip 'under the sea' where no snorkeling gear would be necessary. For this trip, students put their creativity to the test when making animal defense models. For this hands-on, minds-on class project, students could select one of the following animals: sea turtle, crab, pufferfish, or lionfish. Upon selecting their animals, Atoms created their defense models based on the animal's structure. This fun and the creative project allowed the students to think outside the box and apply what they learned.

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022—It may be spring, but who doesn't love a good 'throwback?' In February, Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school ENL students visited the Clinton Arena for an ice skating field trip. For many of the students, this was their first-time ice skating. As one can imagine, there were a few falls, but teamwork was always on full display in true Atom fashion. By the end of this field trip, all the students were skating like future Olympians.

Friday, April 8th, 2022—This may seem a little 'crazy' to you, but if you are a member of Utica Academy of Science elementary school's newest Math Club, The Crazy 8's, this is business as usual!

Before Spring Recess, the Crazy 8's meet for an afternoon of math, fun and excitement. With hands-on, minds-on learning, Atoms have been able to apply what they have learned in the classroom to the STEM activities in Crazy 8s.

Over the last few weeks, students have solved math problems using dice, playing Bingo (on a life-size board), plotting coordinates to find buried treasure, and making (and testing) marshmallow catapults.

We all knew that math could be this much fun! Thank you, Crazy 8s, for helping bring math to life and all the fun and excitement. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from the Crazy 8s.

Friday, March 11th, 2022—Congratulations Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school for having all your hard work, and team efforts recognized during National School Choice week, by their President Andrew Campanella!

Throughout National School Choice Week, the students, teachers, faculty and staff at Utica Academy of Science junior senior high school shared not only why they love UASCS but also what National School choice meant to them! National School Choice week was celebrated from January 23^rd through the 29^th.

Friday, March 25th, 2022—Last week, Utica Academy of Science elementary school celebrated student success and achievement and teacher recognition. Third-grade students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and success in the New York State tests completed in the 2020 - 2021 school year. To celebrate, Atoms received gift cards from the Terra Science and Education Foundation. In addition, many students were acknowledged for their achievements as March's Students of the Month.

Congratulations, Atoms, and keep up the great work! Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from this event.

Monday, February 28th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school hosted a Black History Month celebration filled with art, music, delicious soul food, and a special guest speaker. To kick-off the celebration, the school was decorated with works of art from the Atoms, including pictures and posters of influential African American citizens, a decorative banner, custom freedom quilts made by the 7^th-grade students, printmaking from the 9^th-grade students, and much more!

Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school welcomed guest speaker Dr. Cynthia Jones who shared inspirational songs and poems with the students.

We want to give a shout-out and thank Mr. Lee, Mr. Bryant, Mr. Basic, Mr. Mac for planning and orchestrating the Black History Month Celebration event. A special thank you to all the teachers who helped behind the scenes with the students creating artwork, posters, and poetry recitations for this event. All your hard work has not gone unnoticed. Thank you!

Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view more pictures from Utica Academy of Science junior-senior high school’s Black History Month Celebration.

Monday, February 28th, 2022—Utica Academy of Science elementary school’s student organization, Crazy 8’s Math club, put their sleuthing hats on to solve a variety of cryptograms. Each of the puzzles allowed the students to practice their math skills of addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions to solve the encrypted text. Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Friday, March 18th 2022 - Congratulations to the Utica Academy of Science high school boys basketball team for their incredible season and accomplishments in the Section III Class B Boys Basketball tournament. Your hard work has certainly not gone unnoticed.

A special thank you and shout out to all of our student-athlete parents, coaches, and fans for your continued support throughout the season. Your efforts have made a difference and impacted all of the Atoms. Thank you!

To conclude the season, we invite you to watch the video game highlights of the Utica Academy of Science Boys Basketball team in their Section III Class B Finals against the Chittenango Bears. On Sunday, March 6th, this game was held at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena. The final score of the game was 56-48. The Atoms finished their season with a record of 20 - 4.