News & Announcements
School Announcements
The New York Historical Society Brings Their Collection to HSAS
The New York Historical Society is bringing its collection and its experts to the High School of American Studies this Spring. One time a month all 9th grade US History sections are taught by visiting presenter Ms. Morgan Haney. Ms. Haney brings in artifacts,...
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...
National Honor Society Meeting
As we return from our snow covered weekend we will be having our 1st National Honor Society meeting. This meeting is required for continued membership and it is not optional. Membership requirements and status will be clarified and NEW EVENTS and goals will be...
HSAS Students Represent at Bronx High School Fair
HSAS Students Represent at Lehman College and the Bronx High School Fair Last Saturday, Khara Borges, Kate Toranzo, and Aiden Castro proudly represented the High School of American Studies as volunteer panelists at the Enlace Program hosted by Lehman College. The...
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...
Athletics & Clubs
Tennis Clinches Playoff Spot in Thrilling Fashion
Once again, the Senators pulled out a classic 3-2 victory, this time to clinch a playoff spot in the top Tennis League in the PSAL, the Bronx/Manhattan 2A. Their comeback victory was their 3rd 3-2 thriller of the season. The Senators now await their playoff seed with...
HSAS Athletics Spring into May!
Baseball dominates Law and Government HS The HSAS Senators Baseball Team played just one game this week, but they made it count in emphatic fashion. The Senators hit the road and delivered a commanding 13–2 victory over Bronx HS of Law and Government. David Caswell...
Boys Tennis Sweeps Brooklyn Rivals in Back-to-Back Thrillers!
The High School of American Studies boys tennis team delivered an unforgettable week, earning dramatic victories over two tough Brooklyn opponents in a pair of nail-biting 3–2 matches! The excitement began with a challenging road trip to Bay Ridge to face Fort...
Softball Early Spring Updates!
The HSAS softball team is currently in a tie for 1st place in the division after earning back-to-back wins, including a 5–4 victory over Theatre Arts Production Company School and a 23–19 win over Fannie Lou Hamer. The team showed strong discipline at the plate along...
Athletics Soar Following Spring Break
Senators Back in Action after Spring Break Spring Break has wrapped up, and the Senators are wasting no time getting back into the swing of things! With momentum on their side, it’s shaping up to be an exciting and action-packed week across all teams. Baseball is off...
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...