News & Announcements

School Announcements

Congratulations to Mr. Elinson

Our own Mr. Elinson, AP US History teacher extraordinaire, has been named the Big Apple District Champion for our high school superintendency. The Big Apple Awards recognize exemplary leadership both inside and outside the classroom. We extend...

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Our Summer Hours

Time slows down at HSAS over the summer. All of our teachers and counselors are on vacation. Our school building is open Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 2 PM. If you need assistance or have a question, please feel free to call the school at (718) 329-2144 or to...

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Annual Poetry Slam 2025

The H.S. of American Studies Poetry Club & Jazz Ensemble in collaboration with GSA are hosting a Poetry Coffee House on Friday April 4th. The rooms 104-6-8 are the location of the event. There is a suggested donation of $2 and an $1 will get you a personalized...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Athletics & Clubs

Tennis Team Remains Unbeaten

The HSAS Senators Girls Tennis Team continued their dominant season, finishing the week a perfect 3-0 and improving their overall record to 6-0, securing 1st place in the Bronx/Manhattan “A” Division. The team opened the week with a 5-0 sweep over Seward Park HS,...

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Bowling “Splits” Two Matches this Week

The HSAS Senators split their two matches this week, bringing their overall record to 5-3 and placing them third in the Bronx Division. On Monday, September 29, the Senators secured a 3-0 victory against Albeit Tuitt. Leading the team were Sebastian Kopp and Javier...

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Bowling Back 2 Back 2 Back Victories

The HSAS Senators bowling team earned their first victory of the season, defeating Alfred E. Smith in a dominant 3-0 sweep. Captain David Irom led the charge with an impressive game-high score of 165, including a turkey! Diego Nehme followed closely with a solid 111,...

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Student Run CLUB FAIR 2025

Our student body leaders are setting up information tables and club sign ups on Tuesday 9/16 & Wednesday 9/17. This is a great opportunity to meet the club leaders and hear about a club's commitment level, meeting schedule and activities. Look at the GREAT signage...

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Boys Tennis Wins 1A City Championships!

The Boys Tennis team earned their long-awaited redemption with a dominant 4–1 victory over Leon Goldstein High School on Tuesday, May 27th, at Queens College. With this win, the team secured the fourth City Championship in school history—and the first ever by a Boys...

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