Sunday, January 11, 2026: The Syracuse Academy of Science high school team competed at the FTC Utica MVCC Qualifier, showcasing incredible teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. After battling through the round matches, the team earned a spot in the finals and finished as the Second Alliance Captain Award recipient.

In addition, SAS ATOMS 7230 received Second Place in the Innovate Award, recognizing their engineering excellence, innovative design, and strategic problem-solving. This achievement reflects the dedication, countless hours of practice, and teamwork our students invested throughout the season.

We are incredibly proud of the following students for representing our school with professionalism, perseverance, and enthusiasm:
Lester Gonzales, Elda Goodyear, Kevin James, Aamirhan Ridha, Maimuna Krubally, Dion Walls, Kelaya Moulton, Samara Hurtado, Mahir Yavuz, Araceli Goodyear, and Selena Ramsdale.

We also extend a special thank you to Mr. Kovar for his guidance and support throughout the season.

Congratulations to the SAS ATOMS 7230. We can’t wait to see what you achieve at the Excelsior Championship!

Friday, December 19th, 2025: Before heading out for Winter Break, Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School celebrated our December Students of the Month! This month, students were recognized for exemplifying the character traits Caring and Compassion.

These students consistently demonstrate kindness, thoughtfulness, and concern for others, making a positive impact on our school community every day. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the example they set for their peers.

Congratulations to all of our December Students of the Month—your compassion truly makes a difference!

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025: Dr. Ay’s Syracuse Academy of Science congressional group had an exciting adventure at Cornell University to participate in Splash! at Cornell. Students spent the day exploring subjects of their choice while enjoying the beautiful Ithaca campus.

During the event, students could select from a variety of classes, including Engineering, Math & Computer Sciences, Social Studies, Arts, Humanities, Physical Education, and Physical & Biological Sciences. This hands-on experience enabled students to delve deeper into their interests, discover new passions, and engage with college-level learning in a fun and interactive environment.

Friday, November 21st, 2025: Students in Mr. Khabdolla’s Biology class dove into the fascinating world of biological cycles that happen all around us. From nutrient cycles to energy flow in ecosystems, these hands-on lessons help students understand the interconnected systems that sustain life.

By observing and analyzing these cycles, students build critical thinking skills and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Thursday, November 20th, 2025: The first story in 4th grade’s third CKLA unit is Little Red Riding Hood. To make the lesson even more magical, 4B’s teacher, Ms. Crouse, dresses up as Little Red Riding Hood every year!

Her students absolutely love it, and it’s just one of the many ways Ms. Crouse makes learning engaging, memorable, and fun. We’re grateful for staff who go the extra mile to bring stories to life!

Friday, November 7th, 2025: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School has launched a new season of dance—and this year, the program is led entirely by our talented staff! Mrs. Georgiadis, Ms. Cahalan, and Ms. Raymond are choreographing and teaching three full dance groups.

With 50 students signed up to explore hip hop, ballet, and jazz, this season is shaping up to be an exciting opportunity for dancers to build confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

We can’t wait to see what our young performers learn and create!

Friday, November 14th, 2025: 8th-grade students spent the day working alongside our partners from Prevention Network CNY. The focus of the visit centered on strengthening communication and building effective teamwork skills.

Students participated in hands-on activities that challenged them to collaborate, problem-solve, and reflect on how communication impacts group success. Through these exercises, students identified their strengths, recognized areas for improvement, and shared strategies for overcoming obstacles together.

We are grateful to Prevention Network CNY for helping our students build important skills that support both academic growth and healthy peer relationships!

Thursday, November 6th, 2025: Students in Mrs. Waite’s Syracuse Academy of Science's 1C class are diving into a science lesson all about tortoises. As they explore facts about these fascinating reptiles, they’re also practicing how to “talk like scientists” by using observation skills, asking questions, and applying academic vocabulary.

Hands-on learning like this helps young scholars build curiosity, confidence, and strong communication skills; one discovery at a time!

Monday, November 10th, 2025: At the start of each month, the Syracuse Elementary School Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Team visits every classroom to teach students about the monthly character trait and other important SEL skills. These lessons help students develop self-awareness, manage emotions, foster stronger relationships, and grow into confident learners.

This week, School Counselor Ms. Cahalan visited the Kindergarten classrooms to introduce coping skills—strategies students can use to calm their bodies and minds when they feel sad, angry, or worried. Learning how to recognize and regulate emotions is a crucial part of child development, contributing to stronger academic performance, improved behavior, and healthier social interactions.

During the lesson, students learned that they can manage “big emotions” by taking the following steps:

1. Identify the feeling by “scanning your brain and body.”

2. Determine what is needed in the moment (e.g., alone time, movement, cheering up, or distraction).

3. Select a coping strategy that fits the need (such as taking a water break, reading, coloring, or talking to a friend).

Some useful coping strategies students practiced included taking alone time, getting up and moving around, finding a distraction, and talking to a trusted friend or adult.

By integrating SEL into daily learning, SAS Elementary School ensures that students not only grow academically but also develop the emotional tools they need for success in and out of the classroom.