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Lunchtime Concert in April
On April 24, HSAS students and staff were treated to a performance by the Bardekova Ensemble, a woodwind quintet. Led by Ellen Bardekoff, the group performed works by Gershwin and Vivaldi, among others. The ensemble consists of professional musicians, one of whom is...
Visit from the Consul General of Argentina
On April 20, we were honored to be visited by Santiago Villalba, the Consul General of Argentina. The ambassador spoke about Argentina's history and, in honor of Women'a History Month, about Las Madres y Las Abuelas de la Plaza del Mayo. One of Las Madres even...
12 Angry Jurors Shine!
Congratulations to the members of the HSAS Drama Club for their production of Twelve Angry Jurors, which made its debut to a full house of students, parents, and faculty members on Friday, March 31. The cast and crew, along with their advisor, Ms. Paquette, spent...
Multi-Cultural Celebration & Lunch 2023
On March 16, HSAS had its annual multicultural luncheon. Students brought in hundreds of dishes made from family recipes. At lunch, we took a culinary trip around the world. Thanks to the PTA for helping to fund everyone's favorite event. Thanks also to all of the...
Grammar Guru Visits HSAS
On March 28, HSAS students and faculty enjoyed a visit by Ellen Jovin, the Grammar Guru and author of the book Rebel with a Cause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian. Ms. Jovin generously gave of her grammatical time and joined our freshmen as they diagrammed...
College Board Updates
The College Board has announced a significant change to the SAT. Join representatives from The Princeton Review on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 pm to learn what is changing, what is not and what a digital SAT means for your student. Register here for the HSAS-only virtual...
OPEN HOUSE FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS
Congratulations to the students who received an offer of admission to HSAS for the 2023-2024 school year! At 5 PM on Thursday, March 16, we are hosting an open house for admitted students and their families. Please click the link below for additional details. Click...
College Essay Writing Tips
Learn from Jonathan Shapiro about tips for writing college essays on March 21 at 6 pm.
HSAS Celebrates 20 Years of Education!
Thank you to all for joining us at the HSAS 20th Anniversary Celebration of HSAS.
Spring Semester Classes Begin January 31
Juniors and seniors who are registered to take a college course – classes begin on January 25 or 26.
Caring for our Mental Health
Join us for an important virtual event on Thursday, January 12, from 6 to 8 pm.
Athletics & Clubs
Girls Basketball Shines in an Incredible Win at Home!
On Tuesday, November 29th, the Girls’ Basketball team dominated Marie Curie, winning 35-10. Freshmen point guard Abigail Lin showcased her scoring prowess, leading the team with 12 points. Additionally, Captain Ophelia Clark-Wade put up a double-double with 10 points...
Men’s XC Running Celebrates TOP TEN Performance!
The Men's XC team competed well in the elite invitation only XC City Championships on Saturday 11/9 at Van Cortlandt Park. With 16 SENIORS on roster, many of them four year athletes, they led our team to its fastest average time since the pandemic of 18:51 as a team...
Girl’s XC Team Competes in Elite PSAL Sweet 16!
Our Girl's XC Team competed in the PSAL's invitation only Sweet 16 at the City Championships on Saturday 11/9. Head Coach Iurato shares: "A perfect ending to great season. Each and every athlete ran a PR (personal Record)!" He concludes "what more could a coach ask...
Co-Ed Bowling Season 2024 Finale
Congratulations to the HSAS Co-Ed Bowling Team on an outstanding season, finishing 3rd in their division! Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication truly paid off. A special shoutout to Julia Fried for placing in the top 5 at the PSAL Bowling Individual Championship—an...
Bronx XC Championships Run Well!
The Cross Country teams performed exceptionally at the Bronx Championships on October 26th at Van Cortlandt Park. The Boys team was the 2nd fastest Varsity & JV team in the entire Bronx. Jack McCurry ran a 17:20 5k followed by strong performances from his...
Congratulations Julia Fried
Senior Bowler Julia Fried placed 3rd in the Bronx Borough Individual Bowling Championships. She has qualified for the NYC Individual Championships, which will be held on Staten Island on Wednesday, November 6th. Congratulations and best of luck to Julie in the...
Girls Tennis Season Ends with Senior Day!
Despite the defeat to Bronx Science by a score of 4-1 the Senators were all smiles as they celebrated Senior Day. 7 Seniors were honored. The day included speeches, photos, food and of course some Tennis. Honored was Sophie Brettschneider, Joyce Lee, Claire Catena,...
Bowlers Qualify for The Playoffs!
After a challenging loss against Walton, the Senators bounced back with a strong victory over Columbus High School in their final game of the season. Ryan Harris delivered a solid performance, scoring 107, while Gavin Santoso led the A-Team with an impressive 123. On...
A-Studies Bowling Defeats Taft HS
The HSAS Senators Bowling Team celebrated a fantastic victory against rival Taft, with both Team A and Team B excelling. Notable performances included Ryan Harris scoring 103, David Irom with 125, and Julia Fried leading the way with an impressive 172. Their teamwork...
BRONX XC Frosh & Soph Championships!
The Bronx-Wide Frosh & Soph Championship races were ran at Van Cortlandt Park on Monday October 7th & Tuesday October 8th. The Boys Frosh Team Placed 2nd among all Bronx High Schools led by Yash Dewan, Henry Boon-Bordenave, Ben Studness, Milan Pannu &...
Tennis Team Defeats Bard
Girl’s Varsity Tennis defeated Bard High School in a close match by a score of 3-2. First singles player Sophie Brettschneider got the Senators on the board with a dominating 10-1 victory. Claire Catena followed up with a decisive 10-2 win. Bard, however, won two...
Boys & Girls XC “Storm” the Six Flags Safari 5k!
Over 40 members of our Autumn running teams took to the paths of the Safari 5k this Saturday. Jack McCurry and Haley Rodriguez led their squads with impressive performances despite some modest humidity and drizzle. The Men's Team averaged 18:41 on the Safari 5k course...