News & Announcements
School Announcements
Our Accepted Student Orientation is POSTPONED
Mayor Adams has announced that schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, June 8, 2023. As a result, we must postpone our orientation for new students and parents. Please do not come to HSAS tomorrow. We look forward to meeting you soon...but, at the moment, we don't know when!...
The Annual Sports Banquet Returns Monday June 12th!
It has been an amazing 2022-23 season, so many of our teams have excelled, things are getting back to normal and it's important we celebrate our victories as an athletic family. All students who ACTIVELY participated on a team this year are invited! Our coaches are...
NY State Senator John Liu Visits HSAS to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
The members of HSAS's Asian Student Union invited Senator John Liu to visit HSAS after school on May 25, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The senator spoke about the importance of studying Asian American history as a means of addressing...
The Opportunities Newsletter!
Click HERE To read up on the latest opportunities for our Student Body!
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.
Athletics & Clubs
Girl Hoopers Dominate!
On Friday, January 10th, the Girls’ Basketball team was victorious, facing off against Bronx Studio School, winning 47-24. The win kept them at the top of the Bronx 1A Division with a record of 8-1. Point guard Abigail Lin scored 8 points and dished out 3 assists....
Three Kings Day Toy Drive a Success!
The Three Kings Toy Drive, an annual event, was a great success this year. Generous donations from members of the Spanish Honor Society were collected and delivered to Ms. Melisa’s 3rd-grade class at PS 315 The Lab School. The students were thrilled to receive the...
National Honor Society General Meeting 1/6
NHS! As the college application process has started to ease up for our seniors, we can begin to meet monthly again! Our next required meeting is on Monday 1/6 in room 128 immediately after school. Our student leadership will discuss goals and an improved application...
Boys Basketball Senators Dominate
On Tuesday, November 29th, the Boys’ Basketball team produced a spectacular performance, defeating Comprehensive Model Academy 53-19. Captain Boubacar Diallo set the tone for the game with 12 points and 7 steals. Moreover, Junior Spiros Kapsokavadis was a sharpshooter...
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...