News & Announcements
School Announcements
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:...
Girls XC Aim High, First Meet on Sept. 19th
The 2023 Girls Cross Country Team looks to be one of the strongest in recent school history. Coach Dave Lurato has the girls working hard, hoping to once again be a top team in the Bronx and a top 10 program in the NYC. The team is led by Junior standouts Sally...
The Girl’s Tennis Team is Ready
The 2023 High School of American Studies girls' tennis team arrived early to prepare for the Season. "We started back on August 21 and had the chance to have ten very intense practices. These practices play a huge role in coming together as a team," said Head Coach...
Athletics & Clubs
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...
JOIN SPRING SPORTS THIS MONTH!
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 will be assisted by Mr. Hondorf this season...
Senators Advance to Sweet 16
The Senators dominated Spring Creek on Thursday night, securing a commanding 60-30 victory and advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in over eight years. Captain Boubacar Diallo led the charge with an impressive 21 points and five assists, while freshman Yash...
Girls Basketball Defends Home Court in Playoff Opener
The Senators started their playoff campaign in dominant manner, defeating Esperanza Preparatory Academy 57-22 on Thursday. Abigail Lin delivered a standout performance, recording 13 points, six assists, and seven rebounds. Myla Choi contributed 12 points and three...
The Debaters Scored in the Autumn
The HSAS debate team has had an amazing 2024-2025 season so far! To kick off the year, the team started strong at the Bronx Science Invitational on October 18th. Though we only traveled across the street, it was the first time HSAS debate ever competed within a...
Boys Basketball Triumphs
On Thursday night, the Boys Senators put on a show triumphing against the School for Language and Technology 63-39. Captain Boubacar Diallo led the team with an incredible 17 points and 5 steals. Yash Dewan was very efficient scoring 15 points, shooting 86 percent...