News & Announcements
School Announcements
HSAS Celebrates Black History Month
The members of the HSAS Black Student Union once again hosted a teach-in to celebrate Black History Month. Students attended a variety of presentations on topics such as "James Baldwin," "Black People in STEM," and "Motown," among others. Congratulations to all of the...
Open House for Newly Admitted Students and Families
The NYCDOE will release high school offers on March 6. If you have any questions about the offer you have received, please check with your child's middle school counselor. If you have a received an offer to attend the High School of American Studies at Lehman College...
Nominate an Educator for Big Apple Award
Teachers are recognized every year across the city with the Big Apple Teacher Award. t’s a multi-step process that takes many months—and it all starts with you! Students, families, administrators, and community members can all nominate any public school teacher. We...
Winter Dance 2025 Warms Students
The cold deterred almost no one on Friday January 10th, 2025 as the Student Government at the HS of American Studies hosted the Annual Winter Dance. With over half of the entire school in attendance, the student body blew off some steam before their week of final...
Three Kings Day Toy Drive a Success!
The Three Kings Toy Drive, an annual event, was a great success this year. Generous donations from members of the Spanish Honor Society were collected and delivered to Ms. Melisa’s 3rd-grade class at PS 315 The Lab School. The students were thrilled to receive the...
Spanish Honor Society Delivers Holiday Churros
With generous assistance from the HSAS PTA the Spanish Honor Society continues its tradition of distributing holiday churros! All students were invited at lunch to take one, even two churros on Friday December 20th, 2024.
National Honor Society General Meeting 1/6
NHS! As the college application process has started to ease up for our seniors, we can begin to meet monthly again! Our next required meeting is on Monday 1/6 in room 128 immediately after school. Our student leadership will discuss goals and an improved application...
Old Sturbridge Village Frosh Trip
The entire 9th grade boarded buses for our annual day trip to Old Sturbridge Village, MA. Interacting with the local townspeople, our students investigated the solutions available to the community surrounding the effects of poverty. The culminating town hall meeting...
BRONX XC Frosh & Soph Championships!
The Bronx-Wide Frosh & Soph Championship races were ran at Van Cortlandt Park on Monday October 7th & Tuesday October 8th. The Boys Frosh Team Placed 2nd among all Bronx High Schools led by Yash Dewan, Henry Boon-Bordenave, Ben Studness, Milan Pannu &...
HS of American Studies Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
The members of the HSAS National Spanish Honors Society decorated the hallway in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. In 1968, Congress passed legislation to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Week. The bill was signed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson....
Varsity Bowlers Roll to Victory!
The HSAS Co-Ed Bowling Team secured a thrilling victory in our second match of the season against South Bronx! It was a nail-biter, with both Team A and Team B coming out on top. Team A was led by Gavin Santoso, who scored an impressive 116, and Julia Fried, who...
CURRICULUM NIGHT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
For parents and guardians of current HSAS students. Come meet your child's teachers! In-person at HSAS on Thursday, September 26, from 5:00-7:00 PM. For additional details, please see the email sent by Mr. Weiss and Ms. Fiore.
Athletics & Clubs
Mid Summer Night’s Dream This Week
The HS of American Studies Drama Club will be performing a Mid Summer Night's Dream Friday 3/28/25 at 3:00 PM & at 6:30 PM at the Black Box theater on the Lehman College Campus There will be an additional performance on Saturday March 29th at noon as well. The...
Mock Trial Success Carries Them to the Quarterfinals
The HSAS Mock Trial team is moving to the quarterfinals, facing Fieldston next Thursday, April 3rd. This team has fought their way through tough competition, beating teams such as Riverdale Country School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, LaGuardia High...
Jewish Student Union Celebrates Purim
The Jewish Student Union shared the celebration of Purim with our community. (images to follow)
Common Sense School Newspaper Latest Edition
Our Mid March edition of our school Newspaper is now available! Click to see the latest issue
The Muslim Student Association Annual Henna Festival
Members of HSAS Muslim Student Association invited all members of our community to learn about and participate in the art of Henna. A Q&A about Eid followed. Club President Alin Islam & VP Hamzah Alsaida & Tamema Islam led the event. (images to follow)...
Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Conclude Incredible Seasons
Senators’ basketball is back on the map. This year has been impressive with the Girls Basketball team being crowned division champions and the Boys team making the playoffs for the first time in over 8 years. The Boys' Basketball team finished with an impressive 12-3...
JOIN SPRING SPORTS THIS MONTH!
Participating in Spring Sports is an excellent way to keep ourselves fit and it will bring us closer to our athletic goals in the autumn or even next winter. Our Spring teams are very inclusive and coached WELL! - Baseball will be assisted by Mr. Hondorf this season...
Senators Advance to Sweet 16
The Senators dominated Spring Creek on Thursday night, securing a commanding 60-30 victory and advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in over eight years. Captain Boubacar Diallo led the charge with an impressive 21 points and five assists, while freshman Yash...
Girls Basketball Defends Home Court in Playoff Opener
The Senators started their playoff campaign in dominant manner, defeating Esperanza Preparatory Academy 57-22 on Thursday. Abigail Lin delivered a standout performance, recording 13 points, six assists, and seven rebounds. Myla Choi contributed 12 points and three...
The Debaters Scored in the Autumn
The HSAS debate team has had an amazing 2024-2025 season so far! To kick off the year, the team started strong at the Bronx Science Invitational on October 18th. Though we only traveled across the street, it was the first time HSAS debate ever competed within a...
Boys Basketball Triumphs
On Thursday night, the Boys Senators put on a show triumphing against the School for Language and Technology 63-39. Captain Boubacar Diallo led the team with an incredible 17 points and 5 steals. Yash Dewan was very efficient scoring 15 points, shooting 86 percent...
Girls Basketball Secures Division Title
On Monday January 27th the Senators continued their streak of dominance winning against Comprehensive Model 57-23. Myla Choi passed the ball well with 3 assists and contributed 10 points. Naomi Redlener led the team with 4 assists and was a force on the boards,...