Tuesday, November 25th, 2025: Attention Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Families:
Please note that all schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 26th, through Friday, November 28th, for Thanksgiving Recess. 

We look forward to welcoming our Atoms back on Monday, December 1st! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Monday, November 24th, 2025: SANY families, scholars, and staff,

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to pause and share my sincere gratitude for each of you. Our scholars bring curiosity, energy, and heart into our classrooms every single day, and it shows in the way they learn, grow, and support one another. To our dedicated staff, thank you for the steadiness you bring to your work—your patience, professionalism, and commitment to our mission lift our entire community. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed, and they make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and their families.

I hope this break gives you the space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with the people who matter most. If you’re traveling, may the journey be safe and stress-free. If you’re staying close to home, may the time be peaceful, restorative, and full of good moments.

Congratulations to all our SANY scholars for their impressive achievements at the MOST Bridges Challenge! Our SAS High School team earned 1st Place in the Senior Section, powered by dedicated student volunteers and strong coaching leadership. At the Middle School level, SAS Atoms secured 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Places in the Junior Section, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and engineering skill. Our UAS Junior-Senior High School Atoms also made us proud, with 70 students competing across CNY and earning 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place in the Senior Section. A heartfelt thank-you to all coaches and staff whose guidance helped our students shine. Outstanding work from every team — a true celebration of SANY excellence!

When we return, we’ll be stepping into the final stretch of 2025—a stretch that always seems to pick up speed. It’s a time to finish strong, support one another, and build on the progress we’ve already made. I’m confident we’ll come back recharged and ready to make the most of the weeks ahead.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, and memorable Thanksgiving. Thank you for being an essential part of the SANY community.

Dr. Tolga Hayali

SANY Superintendent

Thursday, September 18th, 2025: Families are invited to join us for Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5:00–6:15 PM.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Meet your child’s teachers.

• Learn about class schedules and building procedures.

• Ask questions directly to administrators and teachers.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together for a successful school year!

Friday, August 29th, 2025: Hello SANY Students, Families, Teachers, and Staff,

I’m Dr. Tolga Hayali, Superintendent of the Science Academies of New York. As we gear up for the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back. There’s so much excitement across our campuses, and we are ready to make this year a great one.

Our staff has worked hard preparing safe, welcoming, and supportive classrooms. Your children’s well-being remains our top priority.

Please ensure your contact information is current—we will use calls, texts, and emails to share important updates throughout the year. We are also launching a new communication strategy to keep you better connected.

Attendance is crucial to success. Please help us ensure your child arrives on time and ready to learn daily.

We’d like to remind all high school students about the Congressional Award. This is an excellent opportunity to earn recognition for your achievements in community service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration. We encourage you to get involved, set goals, and take full advantage of this prestigious program!

Additionally, we are excited to offer our high school students the chance to participate in Dual Credit Programs with renowned institutions such as OCC, MVCC, SUNY ESF, and SUNY POLY. This program allows you to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, giving you a head start on your higher education journey. Take full advantage of this unique opportunity to challenge yourself, explore new fields, and set yourself up for future success!

Before school starts, please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct and academic calendar with your child—both are available on our website and social media.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Let’s make this school year our best one yet!

Dr. Tolga Hayali

SANY Superintendent

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025: We look forward to welcoming our students and families back to school at Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse. On Tuesday, September 2nd, families are invited to visit the Elementary school to tour the classrooms and meet the teachers.

You may attend during any of the following times: 9:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–3:00 p.m., or 5:00–7:00 p.m. Please note that some teachers may not be available during the evening. 

We look forward to seeing you there as we prepare for another exciting school year.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025: The first day of school is right around the corner!

Make sure you're ready by reviewing the 2025-26 Student Handbook. It contains everything you need to know about school policies, expectations, and resources to help you start the year strong.

Download the Student Handbook here.

Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025: Don’t forget to purchase your child’s uniform for the 2025-26 school year!

As we prepare for a successful start to the school year, we want to remind families to purchase school uniforms in advance. Uniforms help promote a sense of community, reduce distractions, and support a focused learning environment.

Please check our website or contact the main office for detailed uniform guidelines and vendor information.

Beat the back-to-school rush—order early to ensure everything arrives before the first day!

Monday, July 21st, 2025: Do you know a family with a child entering Kindergarten this fall? We still have a few spaces available in our Kindergarten classrooms, and we’d love your help spreading the word!

At Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, supportive learning environment where our youngest scholars can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. If you’ve had a positive experience with our school, please share it with friends and family who may be looking for an excellent place for their child to begin their educational journey.

Let’s grow our school community together—one Kindergartener at a time!

For more enrollment information, don't hesitate to contact our main office at 315-671-0270.

The Science Academies of New York has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we are required to make changes to student access for certain Google Additional Services. This directive comes from the Chief Privacy Officer at NYSED to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d, as Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional services.

What’s Changing?

• Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) are NOT affected. Students and teachers can continue using these services as they currently do.
• Google Additional Services (YouTube, Translate, Earth, Photos, etc.) will be disabled for student accounts.

How Will This Affect Students?

• Students can no longer directly access or use YouTube, Google Translate, Google Earth, Google Photos, and other Additional Services while logged into their district accounts.
• Teachers will still be able to use YouTube for instructional purposes. They can embed YouTube videos in Google Classroom, Slides, and other approved educational tools such as EdPuzzle for students to view.
• The district’s ENL staff has prepared alternative solutions for translation needs, including built-in translation tools within some Google Core Apps.

What About Staff Accounts?

• This change only applies to student accounts. Staff members will retain access to Google Additional Services.

These changes are part of a statewide effort to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d and reinforce the district’s commitment to student data privacy and security. While we understand this may impact some aspects of classroom technology use, we are confident that these adjustments will have minimal disruption to student learning.

SANY Administration

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, Staff, and Stakeholders, the Science Academies of New York will hold a public hearing on the district-wide school safety plan, open to all school personnel, students, and the public. 

Please note that the public hearing sessions will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at the SANY Conference Center at 1415 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY. 

Your participation is appreciated.