News & Announcements
School Announcements
HS of American Studies Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
The members of the HSAS National Spanish Honors Society decorated the hallway in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. In 1968, Congress passed legislation to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Week. The bill was signed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson....
Varsity Bowlers Roll to Victory!
The HSAS Co-Ed Bowling Team secured a thrilling victory in our second match of the season against South Bronx! It was a nail-biter, with both Team A and Team B coming out on top. Team A was led by Gavin Santoso, who scored an impressive 116, and Julia Fried, who...
CURRICULUM NIGHT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
For parents and guardians of current HSAS students. Come meet your child's teachers! In-person at HSAS on Thursday, September 26, from 5:00-7:00 PM. For additional details, please see the email sent by Mr. Weiss and Ms. Fiore.
NEW DATE! OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
TUESDAY, October 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM. In-Person at the Lehman College Performing Arts Center No RSVP necessary. Parking is not available. Please click here for...
First Day of School for All Students 9/5
First Day of School We can't wait to see you at 8 AM on Thursday, September 5! For further details, see this letter from Mr. Weiss.
Autumn Sports Have Begun
NYC Public School Teams begin their Autumn seasons on Monday 8/19! Incoming students and current students are invited to reach out to the Head Coaches TODAY. Girl's Tennis – Coach Schulman steven.schulman@lehman.cuny.edu Boy’s Running, XC – Coach Elinson ...
FROSH Academic Awards 2024
With our school schedule for June being altered this year we did not have our annual Frosh Awards celebration. Usually held on the last day of school in late June, each year we all have gathered in the Gillette Hall auditorium where teachers then distribute...
URGENT DATE CHANGE Sports Award Night Now June 10th
Due to the exceptional performance of our Softball team, we are compelled to reschedule the Sports Award Night. The new date is Monday June 10th at 5:00PM at the Lovinger Theater. Please update your calendars accordingly. We understand that some students may not be...
Softball Wins on Senior Day, Takes Home League Title, Marches Through Playoffs!
The Senators began their Friday last week honoring five Seniors; Belen Bankert, Nora Demak, Nathalia Dominguez, Leo Rowe and Jordyn Sickle and then proceeded to blast local rival Marie Curie by a score of 13-2. The Senators scored early and often going out a big lead...
Teacher Appreciation Week Now Has A NYCPS Site.
The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) has launched a "Shout Out" page on their website. It is a place where students, parents, and school staff can publicly acknowledge Teachers and express their appreciation. Go to NYCPS Shout Outs and share your appreciation...
Earth and Space Science at HSAS
First, there was the earthquake! This was a new experience for most of us on the East Coast. And then, the eclipse...which, while lacking the drama and surprise of the temblor, nevertheless captured our attention. While some of our staff and students took the...
Presentation on Voting Rights and Civic Engagement
On Thursday, April 4, HSAS was visited by Diane Burrows, from the League of Women Voters, who spoke to students about the history of voting rights in the United States, current challenges to suffrage, and the ways in which young people can ensure that their voices are...
Athletics & Clubs
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...
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...