UAS JSHS Staff Spreads Positivity

Utica Academy of Science Teachers & Staff are Bitten by the Love Jug

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School started a new way to lift each other up. “The Love Jug” is now in the staff lounge, ready for teachers & staff to drop positive notes spreading warmth and encouragement on these chilly winter days.

UAS 2nd Graders Earn Popcorn Party

Ms. DeSarro's Second Grade Class Earns Popcorn Party for Good Behavior

Friday, January 12th, 2024: Ms. DeSarro's second-grade class earned a popcorn party! They earned 15 smiley faces for 15 moments of exceptional behavior. 

Way to go, Atoms!

UAS Seniors Participate in SUNY POLY Instant Decision Day

Seniors at Utica Academy of Science Meet with SUNY POLY Representative

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Atoms took a pivotal step in planning for their future during SUNY POLY Instant Decision Day. Utica Academy seniors dressed to impress and met face-to-face with SUNY Polytechnic Institute representatives, presented their academic achievements and had the chance to make an impressive impact before getting an instant decision about their admission. The combined efforts of the presenter and our proactive senior students made Instant Decision Day a genuinely enriching experience, promoting a spirit of collaboration and empowering our students in their educational journey.

Here's to the future, filled with advanced discoveries, ground-breaking technologies, and extraordinary leaders!

UAS Atoms Soccer Club Crushes Fall Season

Coach Merriam has Special Message for Utica Academy of Science Atoms Soccer Club

Friday, January 5th, 2023: The Atoms Soccer Club has finished its first session of the school year. The scholars participated in different activities that gave them opportunities to develop their technical abilities, cognitive decision-making skills, and social-emotional skills. They had weekly training sessions and games throughout the season.

Here’s a special message from Coach Merriam:

"The kids are improving, and that's wonderful, but the real gain from all this is the community that is being built around the kids. We have something beautiful, and it comes full circle. The school supports the program and coaches, the coaches train the scholars, the scholars get opportunities to grow through sport, and as they get into the high school they have a chance to mentor the younger kids. So, it really goes full circle in the sense of building community. Everyone helps out."

All Aboard the Polar Express

Utica Academy of Science Kindergarten and First Graders Act Out the Polar Express

Thursday, December 21st, 2023: Kindergarten and 1st grade students boarded the Polar Express. Atoms each received a ticket and sat in rows as they imagined the magical train ride. Our very own conductor, Ms. Smith, read the story. It was a magical day in the K-1 hallway of Utica Academy of Science.

UAS HS Students Take Steps Toward their Future

Utica Academy of Science Participates in Dual Credit Program with MVCC

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science facilitated meetings between senior students and a representative from Mohawk Valley Community College. For the second semester, staff have strategically planned dual credit courses for our students in accordance with our agreement with MVCC. 

Atoms are actively engaged in planning their university courses with the guidance of the college department, making the most of the opportunities offered by our school.

UAS ES Families Enjoy Movie Night

Utica Academy of Science Invited Families for Movie Night

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Elementary School was one big happy family! Scholars and parents came in for a cozy movie night. Most scholars attended in PJs and brought blankets to enjoy the movie Ice Age. Thanks to the FSA for providing popcorn, snacks, and drinks to give a real movie theater experience!

UAS 4th Graders Make Gingerbread Houses

Utica Academy of Science Elementary Scholars work on Creativity Skills with Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 21st, 2023: Mrs. Marrotta's fourth-grade class made gingerbread houses to show their creativity and holiday spirit. They used graham crackers and frosting to build the foundation and candies for the delectable decorations. Utica Academy of Science Atoms did an excellent job making unique designs!

UAS 4th Graders Participate in Spice it up Month

Utica Academy of Science Fourth Graders get a Cooking Lesson in the Discovery Kitchen

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023: December was Spice It Up Month, a celebration of international recipes that are proven to raise the bar of the spice rack. Utica Academy of Science 4th grade scholars learned about the origin and health benefits of herbs and spices, including cinnamon, clove, allspice, and dill. Atoms smelled the herbs and spices after learning where they came from. Students then watched a cooking demo of warm baked apple slices that included spices in the recipe. Afterward, students were able to taste-test the apple slices. Students received recipe cards, activity sheets, and an apple for a snack!

Santa Claus is Comin’ to UAS ES

Utica Academy of Science Kindergarteners get a Surprise Visitor

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023: Ms. Tayler's kindergarten class had an unexpected visitor straight from the North Pole! Santa Claus was coming to town and he came right into class with a bag full of gifts! 

Santa’s visit was sponsored by the Meadows Senior Living Apartments based in New Hartford, as part of their community give back challenge. They also kindly donated snacks for the class holiday party and activities for the classroom such  puzzles, coloring books, and stickers!

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
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