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...
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...
21st Annual Athletic Department’s Awards Night
With nearly half of our student population on a competitive athletic team's roster this year, the highly anticipated and well attended 21st Annual Athletics Awards Night was a huge success. Our Athletic Director Mr. Schulman presided over the evening presenting awards...
Student Government Candidates Debate at Townhall
The candidates for Press Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary and Opportunities Newsletter Coordinator squared off in debates and a Q & A session on Monday ahead of this week's student body elections. Students from all grades were in attendance to hear the candidates...
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...
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...
Athletics & Clubs
Undefeated Girl’s Basketball Team
The Girls’ Basketball team had an outstanding week as well, earning two victories and remaining undefeated at 9–0 on the season. On January 5, they defeated Marie Curie 35–25, then followed up with a commanding 63–14 win over Theater Arts on January 8. The latter...
Great Debaters Take Home Awards
We are excited to share some wonderful news about our Debate Team and to celebrate their recent competitive successes. Our students demonstrated exceptional preparation, critical thinking, and teamwork, earning top speaker awards and team placements across both...
Girls Basketball Moves to 5-0 with Dominant Victory
The HSAS Girls Basketball team continues to shine! The Senators stayed undefeated, extending their winning streak to five games with an impressive 53–20 triumph over IN-Tech Academy. It was a beautifully balanced offensive performance, with four players scoring in...
Moot Court Makes it to the Championships
The HSAS moot court team went all the way to the city finals, arguing a 4th and 5th Amendment case before a panel of five federal judges at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse on Monday, December 2. The HSAS team was edged out by an excellent team from Townsend Harris,...
Our NHS Chapter is Relaunching 12/9
We will be having our 1st general meeting of our renewed NHS chapter on Tuesday 12/9 at 3PM. All who are members and those who wish to be members in grades 10-12 are invited! Our "New Founders" have been meeting in October & November and they have created a clear...
Girls and Boys Basketball Launch Season with Exciting Wins!
Both the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams kicked off their seasons in impressive fashion, earning opening-day victories that set an exciting tone for the year ahead. The Girls Team came out strong, jumping to an early lead and holding on for a thrilling 26–22 win over...
Boy’s XC Represents at the New York State Championships!
While the Cross Country season ended on November 8th, our own Boys XC Team Captain Declan Olds continued to train as he was one of only 12 athletes citywide to make this year's PSAL All Star team. Declan raced at Waopinger Falls, NY on Saturday 11/22 against the best...
Model UN Had its Second Conference of the Year
The HSAS Model UN team enjoyed its second conference of the year, with Committees ranging from the 2008 Financial Crisis to the Cuban Revolution, to the Great Emu War of 1932, to Shrek (and more)! They debated and negotiated for almost 10 hours, and Mr. Mansdorf was...
Hoop Season is About to Begin!
Get ready—Senator’s basketball is back! The Boys’ and Girls’ teams tip off their seasons this Tuesday, November 25th. The Boys hit the road to take on the Academy of Language and Arts, while the Girls open at home in the Lehman College Old Gym for an exciting matchup...
Frosh Elections are 11/12
The election is Wednesday, 11/12 (got moved from Monday) -ALL candidates will have to prepare a personal statement for Monday 11/10, where there will be an opportunity to share their platform after school in room 108. - ALL 9th Graders are really encouraged to come...
Boys & Girls XC Teams Compete in the Elite City Championship Team Race
Both the Boy's & Girl's XC teams competed in the INVITATION ONLY PSAL City Championship Team Race on Saturday 11/8 at Van Cortlandt park. The Girl's team ran well and the Boy's team exceeded expectations placing 13th in the ENTIRE CITY. Team Captain Declan Olds...
Girls Tennis Advances to the City Championship!
The Senators Girls Tennis Team delivered a spectacular performance in the PSAL A Semifinal, sweeping Frank Sinatra HS (Queens) with an impressive 5–0 victory! This marks the Senators’ third consecutive playoff win over a Queens opponent — a true testament to their...