On Friday, February 15, 2019, UASCS high school students danced the night away at the Winter Ball held at Delta Hotel in Utica, NY. In addition to enjoying plenty of good cheer, laughter, socializing and great food, high school students shared a night to remember. We would like to give big thank you to Delta Hotel staff for preparing the event and providing everything just the way we asked.

On Friday, February 15, 2019, snowballs were flying and laughter filled the air as UASCS sophomores trekked through the woods of Boonville in snow shoes. Scholars clumsily raced down a snowy hill, to see who was the fastest in the cumbersome shoes, resulting in many wipeouts fit for America’s Funniest Home Videos. Students made snow angels, had an epic snowball war, and shared lunch together in a warming hut, truly enjoying the wonders of winter in central New York. A huge thank you goes out to the Black River Outdoor Education Program for inviting our sophomores to Boonville. 

The UASCS Drone Team is hard at work on a project that’s part of Mohawk Valley Community College’s weekly drone program. The program is designed to expose students to emerging technologies and provide them knowledge about STEAM-related subjects. During a recent session, students worked on design and 3D printing, as applied to drone technology.

On Saturday, February 16, 2019, with a score of 33-18, our sixth-grade girls basketball team claimed victory over New Hartford and won this season’s league title in the Dick Miler/Mychal Harris Basketball League. Congratulations, Atoms, for bringing the trophy home!

On Friday, February 15, 2019, UASCS recently held an Awards Ceremony to acknowledge scholars and thank them for their dedication, hard work, and citizenship. In addition, the 5th Annual Teachers vs. Students Sports Contest took the place, whereby students challenged teachers in volleyball and basketball.

On Friday, February 15, 2019, Honorable Judge Bernadette Clark paid a visit to #UASCS elementary students. A New York State Supreme Court Justice in the 5th Judicial District of New York, Bernadette Clark visited the kindergarten class to read a book called “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark.” Students learned about the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable! Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing for the sake of justice: disagreeing with inequality, arguing against unfair treatment, and standing up for what’s right for people everywhere.

On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, The Utica Academy of Science Men's Basketball Team won their sixteenth straight game. The final score was 60-47 against Waterville for the Section III Class C quarterfinal match. The Atoms will take on the Herkimer Magicians Saturday, February 23, in Syracuse at Onondaga Community College for the semi-final game. Check out the great community coverage from the quarterfinals 

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On Monday, February 11, 2019 #UASCS Junior and Senior scholars had an opportunity to learn what it takes to become a Respiratory Therapist. Lorie Phillips, Adjunct for Respiratory Care Health Professions at Mohawk Valley Community College, spoke to students who are interested in the medical field. Scholars had an opportunity to see and touch a pig’s lungs and see for themselves the difference between healthy and unhealthy lungs. Facilitating hands-on experiences with industry professionals is just one of the ways we are building success one ATOM at a time. 

On Friday, February 8, 2019, #UASCS Middle School students asked "How do you build a heart-healthy school and community?" Students who recently participated in the American Heart Challenge, a fundraiser for the American Heart Association, answered that question with their actions. The scholars collected donations from family and friends to sponsor their participation in a school-wide walkathon in which they were encouraged to stay active by walking, dancing, hula hooping, and jumping rope. If you were not asked to sponsor a student, additional donations can still be made to support the #UASMS Healthy Heart Challenge on heart.org/americanheartchallenge. Check out highlights of this community-enhancing event captured by our school’s very own Drone Team.