Thursday, May 25th, 2023: Ahoy Mateys! It was a swashbuckling good time when the Utica Academy of Science fourth-grade crew performed the musical Pirates! Our actors and actresses brought the stage to life with their incredible performances and high-seas adventures. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and of course, their Captain (oops, director), Ms. Parr, for their hard work! 

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Friday, May 26th, 2023: Congratulations to our Utica Academy of Science athletes, Surrayyah Hakim-Montero and Wol Machteng! They were awarded as Center State Conference All-Stars! Keep up the great work, Atoms!

Friday, May 26th, 2023: Candy is sweet, sugar is too, but the best woman in the world is no one but you!

On Friday, May 26th, Utica Academy Elementary School Atoms invited a Marvelous Woman in their life for Muffins! Our scholars and staff thank you for joining us at this special event to celebrate you. Thank you to the FSA for donating the money and Bolzy's Catering LLC for providing the delicious muffins!

Sunday, June 4th, 2023: Save the date!

Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School will hold its 10th annual International Day on Sunday, June 4th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the gym. We encourage students and their families to join us for this grand celebration! Tickets cost $5 at the door and go toward supporting our students. 

What you can expect:

Captivating Performances

Art Exhibition

Culinary Delights

We hope you will join us for an afternoon of fun-filled festivities!

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023: The fourth grade took a field trip to the Munson in Utica, and it was truly a masterpiece! The scholars dove into the rich history of the extraordinary art museum. They learned about optical illusions in the artwork while viewing the exhibits and participating in mind-boggling hands-on activities. It reminded them that art has the power to change the way we see the world.

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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023: Huge shoutout to our varsity Track and Field team members who represented Utica Academy of Science at the 2023 Section 3 Championship in Little Falls. Track stars included the four by 100 relay team; Surayyah Monteiro, So Chomm, Ajna Husovic, and Azareya Brown. Katrell Huff showed out in all the sprinting races with a 4th place finish in the 200-meter dash and 3rd place finishes in the 100-meter and 400-meter dashes. 

Our boys on the four-by-400-meter relay team, which consisted of Katrell, Danny Haynes, Amari Berkley, and Wol Matcheng had the race of the day with a photo finishing 2nd place run and a time that sent them to the New York State Track and Field Semi-Finals. The performance of the night goes to Wol Matcheng, who once again dominated the 400-meter hurdles and is now crowned the Section 3 Champion in his event. He will also move on to the State Semi-Finals at CNS high school. Congratulations to the entire track team on a fantastic season, and good luck to our stars moving on to States next week!

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Friday, May 12th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science High School celebrated its first-ever Cultural Day! The Korean Culture Club organized the event to celebrate and embrace the diverse backgrounds of its student body. Students were encouraged to wear traditional outfits that represented their cultural heritage.

Not surprisingly, the school was filled with excitement and color as #UASAtoms arrived wearing beautiful outfits! The atmosphere was lively and festive, with students posing for pictures and sharing the stories behind their outfits.

The reviews are in, and a student says, "It's great to see the school embracing our diverse backgrounds and giving us a platform to showcase our cultures." Thank you for making our first Cultural Day a success. Let's do even better next year!

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Thursday, May 11th, 2023: We all at Utica Academy of Science would like to thank everyone who helped make our 10th Anniversary celebration possible. Celebrating with old and new friends at the Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro was wonderful. We are so grateful that we were able to present our hardworking teachers & staff who have been working with us for 10 years with awards.

Thank you to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon for presenting our school with a proclamation to recognize this milestone. We would also like to thank all the community organizations, STEM supporters, teachers, staff, students, parents, and alums who helped us reach ten years of growth and success in the Utica community. With your continued support for our children, we know we will make it to another decade and beyond. 

Please enjoy these photos from the event.

Friday, April 28th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science Varsity Track Team raced to the top at the Sauquoit Valley Cahill Classic. Top performers include:

7th grader Ayna Husovic in the 200-meter dash. 

Surrayah Monteiro in the 100-meter dash and long jump.

Katrell Huff for a top 10 finish in the 200-meter dash and long jump. 

Wol Matcheng with a 4th place finish in the 110-meter hurdles and taking home the Gold in 400-meter hurdles with a time that puts him as one of the top runners in the State!

Fantastic job, Atoms!

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Friday, April 28th, 2023: Utica Academy of Science fourth-grade class traveled to Fort Stanwix, where they became history detectives! They used teamwork and problem-solving skills to solve mysteries and discover facts about the 1777 siege of Fort Stanwix. It was an unforgettable trip for our Atoms!