Friday, September 18th, 2026: This Hispanic Heritage Month, sixth-grade students are learning their “ahh, bay, says” in Spanish while building their pronunciation skills.

Through engaging activities, students are practicing new sounds and vocabulary, developing their pronunciation, and growing their confidence as Spanish learners. It’s exciting to see our Atoms embracing a new language and putting their skills into practice!

¡Muy buen trabajo, estudiantes!

Thursday, September 17th, 2026: Students in Ms. Nicoletti’s 7th-grade ELA class at Syracuse Academy of Science are diving into independent-choice novels as they prepare for their quarterly Book Talk project.

Through this project, students have the opportunity to choose books that interest them, explore different perspectives, and develop their reading comprehension and communication skills. As they prepare to share their thoughts and insights, students are putting their own voices at the center of their learning.

It’s exciting to see our SAS Atoms enjoying their books while building a lifelong love of reading!

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026: The Syracuse Academy of Science Atoms took the field for an exciting matchup against Lafayette/Onondaga Central School District.

From the opening whistle through the final play, our student-athletes demonstrated teamwork, determination, and school pride on the soccer field. The team continued to work together, compete with confidence, and represent SAS with pride.

We are proud of our Atoms for their hard work, sportsmanship, and commitment both on and off the field. 

Thursday, September 10th, 2026: The combined Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Soccer Team hit the soccer field for an exciting matchup against Homer!

From the opening whistle to the final play, our student-athletes demonstrated teamwork, determination, and plenty of Atom pride. The team battled hard, supported one another, and represented their schools with pride throughout the game.

We’re proud of our Atoms for giving it their all and showing the dedication, sportsmanship, and team spirit that make our school community so special!

Thursday, September 3rd, 2026: New classrooms, familiar smiles, and plenty of excitement filled Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School, as our Atoms and their families kicked off the new school year together!

During Meet the Teacher Day, students and their parents and guardians had the opportunity to meet their teachers, explore their new classrooms, and get ready for all the learning and adventures ahead.

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces returning and to welcome new families into the SAS Elementary community. Moments like these remind us that at SANY, we are more than a school; we are a family.

We’re looking forward to a year filled with meaningful learning, new friendships, exciting experiences, and plenty of opportunities for our Atoms to shine. Together, we’re building success one Atom at a time!

Thursday, August 13th, 2026: We are proud to recognize two Syracuse Academy of Science students, Aamiran and Araceli, for serving as panelists at this year’s Collaborative Educators Summit!

The annual summit brings together educators, administrators, business and industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and students to build meaningful connections and share ideas that can make a lasting impact on education and the community. This year’s theme, “Applied Curiosity / Adapting Together,” focused on the importance of collaboration and learning from different perspectives as our world continues to change.

Our students had the opportunity to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas alongside professionals from across Central New York. Their participation demonstrated the value of giving students a voice in important conversations about education and the future of our community.

We are incredibly proud of our student panelists for representing Syracuse Academy of Science with confidence, curiosity, and leadership!

Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School proudly celebrated its youngest scholars as they completed their first year of school with a Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony.

The ceremony was filled with smiles, songs, proud families, and a few happy tears as our kindergarten students celebrated this important milestone. Throughout the school year, they have grown academically, socially, and emotionally, and we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.

Congratulations to our kindergarten graduates! We can't wait to see all they achieve as they begin their first-grade journey.

History came to life through SANY students' work. In collaboration with the Pomeroy Foundation, Syracuse Academy of Science High School history teacher Mr. Dwyer and a dedicated group of students researched the life and legacy of abolitionist Jermain Loguen, leading to the installation of an official historical marker at Loguen Park in Syracuse. This project gave our students the opportunity to preserve an important piece of local history while making a lasting impact on their community. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 for helping ensure Jermain Loguen's story will continue to educate and inspire future generations. 

Congratulations to all our SAS Atoms who proudly represented SAS at the Genius Olympiad 2026! This year, our talented students took the international stage, competing across three highly competitive categories: Science, Robotics, and Art.

🥇 Robotics Team Brings Home the Gold

A massive congratulations to our Robotics Team on earning the Gold Medal in the Robotics category!

This incredible honor places our team among the very best projects in the world. The Genius Olympiad recognizes only the top 5% of projects in each category with a Gold Medal, making this achievement even more remarkable.

A special congratulations to our outstanding team members:

⭐ Aamiran Ridha
⭐ Aracali Goodyear
⭐ Kevin James

Their creativity, dedication, perseverance, and countless hours of hard work led to this well-deserved recognition. They represented Syracuse Academy of Science with professionalism, innovation, and excellence, making our entire school community proud.

🔬🎨 Celebrating Our Science & Art Competitors

We also want to shine a bright spotlight on our exceptional students who competed in the Science and Art categories.

Earning a spot as a finalist to present at the Genius Olympiad is a monumental achievement in itself. These students spent months researching, designing, and perfecting their projects to compete alongside some of the world's best young minds. Their artistic vision, scientific curiosity, and dedication to their craft perfectly embody the spirit of the SAS Atoms. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the passion they brought to the international stage!

👏 A Heartfelt Thank You

We would also like to recognize robotics coaches Mr. Zengin and Mr. Kovar, as well as the dedicated teachers and mentors who guided our Science and Art students. Their leadership, guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support throughout the year have helped make these outstanding opportunities possible.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our academic, art, and robotics programs throughout the year. Your encouragement plays an important role in helping our students reach new heights.

Way to go, SAS ATOMS! Your hard work has earned you all a place among the world's best young innovators and creators!

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Today marked a proud moment for our seniors and the broader Syracuse community as students from Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School unveiled a brand-new historical marker honoring Rev. Jermain Wesley Loguen at Loguen Park.

Under the guidance of instructor Donald Dwyer, this student-led effort brought an important piece of local history to life. The students dedicated themselves to researching Rev. Loguen’s life and legacy, gathering the necessary historical documentation, and successfully completing the rigorous application process. Their hard work paid off when they secured a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to erect a marker that formally recognizes Rev. Loguen’s monumental contributions as an abolitionist, minister, and a key leader in the Underground Railroad.

The unveiling ceremony brought together a host of local leaders and historians to celebrate the students' achievement. The event featured remarks from:

• Dr. Tolga Hayali, SANY Superintendent
• Bill Brower, The Pomeroy Foundation
• Sharon Owens, Mayor of the City of Syracuse
• Syeisha Byrd, Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs
• Bob Searing, Onondaga Historical Association

The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Dwyer, whose guidance and passion helped lead this meaningful project from a classroom concept to a tangible reality.

"Seeing the significance of their research recognized by local officials, historians, and community members was a powerful reminder that student work can make a lasting difference."

While the students knew their academic work was important, many did not fully realize the profound impact they were making until they saw so many distinguished community leaders and supporters gather for the unveiling.

We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, rigorous scholarship, and commitment to preserving and sharing Syracuse’s history. Congratulations to these dedicated students for helping ensure that one of Syracuse's most important voices for freedom and justice continues to be remembered and celebrated!

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