News & Announcements
School Announcements
Debate Team Succeeds!
February’s Topic - Resolved: The United States federal government should ban single-use plastics. Congratulations to our Debaters: Despite the online format, I am thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our debaters in this month's debate! Novice speakers...
Black History is American History
On February 1, the HSAS Black Student Union kicked off our celebration of Black History Month by distributing buttons to students and staff. The BSU is also planning our annual Black History Teach-In, during which members of the BSU conduct workshops and presentations...
Big Apple Teacher Awards Nominations Are Open
It’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 then initiate a rigorous selection process that includes multiple stakeholders across...
Speech & Debate Success!
Our HSAS Speech and Debate Team has achieved outstanding success at the recent competition on January 6! 🌟 I am thrilled to announce that our team not only swept the novice division but also secured top spots in the varsity division. This is a remarkable achievement...
New Opportunities Newsletter
Click here to see the latest Opportunities Newsletter and visit the Guidance & Counseling Page for more!
Homecoming Dance A Huge Success!
Student Government opened this year's Student Life experience with one of our school's most successful evening events ever. With nearly 150 of our students attending, all dressed to the nines in the Hollywood theme and out singing most of the tracks played by the...
The Opportunities Newsletter is Back!
Our school's Opportunity Newsletter is back. The links will continue to appear on our Guidance & Counseling page. Here is the link to the latest edition: Click Here
AP African American History Trip
HSAS is proud to be a pilot school for the College Board's new AP African American Studies course, taught by the amazing Ms. Waite Johnson. Our APAAS students recently visited the Met to view the new Roof Garden Commission by Lauren Halsey, along with Jacolby...
One of Our Own is Published
Congratulations to HSAS junior, Samantha Katz, whose short story "Shema" was recently published in a book entitled, Jewish Futures: Science Fiction from the World's Oldest Diaspora. A copy will be available in the student library in our lobby. Samantha has previously...
REMINDER- The Fall Annual Appeal is Underway!
Over the years, the Department of Education’s budget for HSAS has been radically reduced. With the 2023-2024 budget, we anticipate that the school will again rely exclusively on the PTA to pay for many items. Simply put, HSAS cannot operate successfully without your...
College Board AP Honor Roll
HSAS has earned a Platinum Award (the highest recognition) on the College Board's new 2023 Honor Roll. 100% of students took at least one AP Exam before graduation. 100% of students got a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam before graduation. 84% of students...
Annual Open House for Prospective Students
Please join us to learn more about HSAS! Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM Lehman College Performing Arts Center Please click this link for additional information:...
Athletics & Clubs
Softball Gets the Win over Inwood Campus
The Senators captured a hard-fought victory defeating Inwood Campus on April 21 by a score of 10-4. Isabella Diaz continued her constant improvement on the mound pitching a complete game, giving up only one hit, and striking out 6. Ashley Seo and Ruby Greenberg had...
Baseball Bounces Back with Win over Gompers
The HS of American Studies Baseball team bounced back from their heartbreaking defeat to league leading Claremont HS and defeated Gompers HS by a score of 13-5, moving their record to 5-2 on the season. Andrew Smith and David Caswell combined on the mound to limit...
The Jewish Student Union Guest Speaker Series
On Thursday April 24th in rooms 104-6-8 the HSAS chapter of the JSU invites all students for an important and meaningful presentation from the granddaughter of a holocaust survivor. Come hear these relevant and important stories.
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...
Baseball Remains Undefeated in Early Play
The Baseball team pushed their record to 3-0 with a sweep of league rival Wings Academy. The Senators got strong pitching performances from Andrew Smith and freshmen David Caswell. Caswell struck out 6 and gave up no runs in his performance. Smith also contributed at...
Boys Tennis Gets off to a Solid Start
The Boy’s Tennis team started off their 2025 campaign with 2 victories. Their season began with a dominating 5-0 win over neighbor DeWitt Clinton and followed it up with another 5-0 win, this time against Christopher Columbus High School. Seniors Aidan Hammer, Isaac...
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.
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.
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...