Friday, May 27th, 2022—One of the many benefits of working with SANY is allowing teachers, faculty, and staff to pursue and help them with their education dreams.

As we dedicate this ‘Flashback Friday’ to our Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school teachers and Dean of Elementary, we want to thank them for all their hard work throughout the year. This year, Mrs. Miller, Ms. Fogarty, and Ms. Crouse completed their Master's Degrees at Mercy College.

Please join us in congratulating our teachers and the Dean of Elementary! We are all so proud of you and all that you accomplished.

Tuesday, June 21st, 2022—As the 2021 - 2022 school year came to a close, Syracuse Academy of Science middle school hosted one last event for the year, the end-of-year Academic Fair! This year's fair allowed the Atoms to showcase all their hard work, talent, and creativity. Students in each class were asked to create a poster board and present on a specific topic.

Mrs. Swidowski's science class students displayed science fair boards and Google slide research projects on various topics. Some of these topics included how to make a homemade lava lamp, water absorption, tooth decay from fluids we drink, and much more.

Miss Catanzarite's social studies class created information boards on world religions. Some of these religions included Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism.

In addition to these incredible informational projects, the Academic Fair proudly displayed artwork from the students. Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from the Syracuse Academy of Science middle school’s end-of-year Academic Fair.

Monday, June 13th, 2022—We all know moving to a new place can be very challenging and sparks many questions, especially when transitioning from elementary to middle school. To help ease the burden and anxiety, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students had an opportunity to visit and tour the middle school prior to their Moving Up ceremony.

During their trip, Atoms spent the morning visiting classrooms and meeting the 5^th-Grade teachers. Students also asked many questions about what they can expect and anticipate for next year as middle school students.

The highlight of their visit to Syracuse Academy of Science middle school was seeing the Spanish classroom and, of course, the Cafeteria!

Friday, June 3rd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science high school hosts its annual Students vs. Staff soccer match each year. This friendly (yet competitive) game has been a favorite among the students and the staff. Year after year, the staff have always proved to be victorious. Will this year follow the same trend? Let's find out!

Leading up to the last week of school, Atoms and the Syracuse Academy of Science high school staff headed to the Syracuse Indoor Sports Center for their time-honored tradition of the Students vs. Staff soccer match. To prepare for this annual competition, the staff had to call on a bit of reinforcement (aka Atoms alumni) to keep their winning streak alive. After weeks of practice, warm-up drills, and stretching, the staff once again proved to be victorious amongst the students with a final score of 11-9.

We want to thank Mr. Bility for organizing this year's Students vs. Staff Soccer Match; Mr. Tabbara, Mr. Usher, and Mr. Cummings were the game's MVPs. All your hard work certainly has not gone unnoticed; thank you! We also want to give a quick shout-out to everyone who was able to show their support during this time-honored Syracuse Academy of Science high school tradition. We wish the Atoms the best of luck next year!

Friday, June 17th, 2022—In June, Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school hosted its annual Danishes for Distinguished Men event to celebrate dads and father figures on Father's Day. Atoms created cards, pictures, and art projects to share with their loved ones to celebrate. In addition, families enjoyed delectable danishes as they spent time with their student(s). We want to thank everyone who helped make this event possible and for all the distinguished men in the Atoms' lives.

Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school's Danishes for Distinguished Men event.

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school students' creativity was on full display during their annual Art Show. This year's art gallery contained many original pieces from the talented works of Ms. A-B's students. Included in the gallery were drawings, paintings, pottery, and much more.

This year's art gallery also allowed its patrons to interact with the exhibit by participating in hands-on, creative activities. These activities include coloring a giant sheet of paper, a paint by colors station, and making their own Atoms Spinner. In addition to this exhibit, guests were encouraged to visit the 'silly photo station' to commemorate this moment.

We want to thank all the teachers, faculty, and staff who helped make this event possible and our fabulous art patrons (aka parents, families, and friends) for their continuous support throughout the years.

We invite you to click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school’s Art Show.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022—Remember, Graduation is not the end, but simply the beginning! On Wednesday, June 22^nd, parents, family, and friends filled the bleachers at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena to celebrate Syracuse Academy of Science High School’s 16^th Annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2022.

During their commencement ceremony, Syracuse Academy of Science high school welcomed the keynote speaker New York State Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, the Valedictorian Address from Zyaira Bullock, and the Salutatorian Address from Tahirah Abdul-Qadir. In addition to these speakers, Syracuse Academy of Science high school welcomed SANY Superintendent Dr. Tolga Hayali, and President of Terra Science and Education, Dr. Fehmi Damkaci, who presented students with a Terra Foundation Scholarship.

Congratulations to the following Terra Foundation Scholarship recipients:  Zachary Allen, Ali Barbour, Zyaira Bullock, Chan Gutierrez-St. John, Jasmine Jones, Aneesha Millhouse, Ermine Reddock, Michael Scheer, Meenal Shojaian, Naomi Turner, and Steeve Tussing.

In addition to the Terra Foundation Scholarship recipients, we want to congratulate Tahirah Abdul-Qadir, Naomi Turner, and Ermine Reddock on receiving the New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence. We also want to congratulate Tahirah Abdul-Qadir on receiving the United States Congressional Award Gold Certificate.

This year, the Class of 2022 received a combined total of over $1.6 Million in scholarships!!!

Concluding the presentation of the diplomas and awards, Makayla Hutchinson, a member of the Class of 2022, led her fellow students in the moment they all have been waiting for, the infamous tassel transfer! 

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! With strong wings, you fly from Syracuse Academy of Science high school to achieve the dreams you could only imagine. Always remember that we are Many Atoms, One Family! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Please click here to visit our Facebook page to view additional pictures from Syracuse Academy of Science high school’s 16th Annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2022. Please click here to view additional pictures from Syracuse.com.

Monday, May 23rd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science high school hosted its annual Spring Concert and Art Show in May. Throughout the event, guests watched an incredible performance from the high school choir, who sang songs in three languages with a 'flower' spring theme and collaborated with the band to perform Bill Withers' hit song, 'Lean on Me.' 

In addition to the choir and band performance, the Syracuse Academy of Science high school band students received awards for the most improved, leadership, and best overall musician.

Guests also had an opportunity to view the impressive artistic skills of students in grades 8^th -12^th. The art pieces ranged from independent study projects to printmaking. 

We want to thank Wegmans for supporting the arts and for donating refreshments for guests to enjoy following the concert.

Monday, July 4th, 2022—Red, White, and Blue, we wish a happy 4^th of July to You! We hope all our Atoms have a happy, healthy, and safe Independence Day. Below are some fun facts about the 4^th of July.

• There are approximately 16,000 Independence Day fireworks displays that take place each year.

• Americans typically eat 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day, "enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times," according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.

• The 50th star was added to the American flag on July 4th, 1960, to symbolize Hawaii's admission as the U.S.'s 50th state.

• Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is held annually on July 4th. In 2018, champion Joey Chestnut ate 74 hot dogs with buns in just 10 minutes.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022—Syracuse Academy of Science middle school 7^th-grade Atoms wrap up the school year in style with a friendly game of Dodgeball. Each class participated in this fun yet competitive tournament. It's safe to say the Atoms in 7C must have been practicing the 5 D's of Dodgeball (dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge) from the movie Dodgeball as they proved to be victorious!