News & Announcements
School Announcements
Seniors in the Class of 2026, Share Their Wisdom
Dubbed "If I knew then what I know now", An esteemed panel of seniors shared their experiences with frosh students on Thursday afternoon. Amy Rodriguez, Angel Mota, Estelle Hannigan, Hana Qaiser, Javier Belnavis, Aidan Castro and Grace Mills shared advice, offered,...
Open House for Prospective Students
Find out EVERYTHING about attending HSAS! Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM In-person at the Lehman College Performing Arts Center No RSVP necessary. Parking is not available. Please click here for details.
First Day of School, September 4th
We can't wait to see you at 8 AM on Thursday, September 4! For further details, see this letter from Mr. Weiss.
Autumn Athletics Are Underway
NYC Public School Teams begin their Autumn seasons this week! Incoming students and current students are invited to reach out to the Head Coaches TODAY. Our inclusive and competitive seasons have begun and will welcome new participants on a rolling basis! Girls'...
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...
Athletics & Clubs
Spring Athletics Are Underway
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 is coached by Mr. Hondorf this season who...
Girls Basketball Advances – Home Game TODAY!
The Girls Basketball Team delivered a dominant first-round playoff victory, powering past Bedford Academy with an impressive 49–12 win. The Senators came out strong and never looked back! Naomi Redlener had a breakout performance, posting 17 points and 15 rebounds for...
National Honor Society Warms HSAS
The NHS Chapter at the HS of American Studies served up over two hundred cups of Hot Cocoa on February 13th, sending students into the Mid-Winter Break a little warmer. President Ace Andonov and event coordinators Josephine Levy & Owen Mow brought the event...
The Regular Season is Over – City-Wide Playoffs Are Here!
What a season it’s been! Both our Boys and Girls Basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons last week with incredible performances, and now, the excitement builds as we head into the City-Wide Playoffs after Winter Break! The Boys team finished strong with an...
Our School Newspaper Makes “Common Sense”
Our School's Newspaper, Common Sense, continues to get to the bottom of the story. All members of our community are invited to visit it here Our Editors in Chief Ava Karaganis, Teddy Cacy and Ophelia Clark-Wade are producing our Late Autumn Issue now and they will...
Boys Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller, Clinches Playoff Spot!
The Senators returned to action after Regents’ Week in thrilling fashion, earning a hard-fought overtime victory on the road against In-Tech Academy. After building a 9-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Senators faced a determined In-Tech comeback that...
Spanish Honor Society Makes a Difference at POTS
During the month of January, members of the Spanish Honor Society demonstrated their commitment to service by volunteering four times at the local food pantry, POTS (Part of the Solution). Spearheaded by Luna Martino, students and friends supported families in need by...
Boys Basketball Defeats Visual Arts
The Boys Basketball Team played just one game this past week, but they made it count—traveling to Visual Arts High School and coming away with an impressive 56–41 road victory. The Senators were led by senior Patrick Spencer, who delivered a standout performance with...
Senators Cruise on Senior Day!
In front of a large, loud, and electric crowd, the Girls Basketball Team delivered a dominant performance, cruising to a commanding 56–21 victory over In-Tech Academy. Fueled by the incredible energy in the gym, the Senators jumped out to an early 12–4 lead after the...
Spanish Honor Society Toy Drive
On Thursday, January 8th, members of the Spanish Honor Society participated in the annual Three Kings Day Toy Drive, benefiting local third-grade students at P.S./M.S. 315. The students were delighted by the gifts and deeply appreciative of the generosity shown by our...
Boy’s Basketball Team Bounces Back
The Boys’ Basketball team improved its record to 6–3 with a dominant 53–9 victory over Marie Curie High School. The win was fueled by outstanding performances from two seniors: Patrick Spencer, who led all scorers with 21 points, and Angel Mota, who added 10 points to...
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...