News & Announcements
School Announcements
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...
The First Day of School 9/7/23
We can't wait to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! School starts for all students on Thursday, September 7, at 8:05 AM. Dismissal is at 2:20 PM. Upon arrival to school, please look at the posters in the lobby. Next to your name, you will find the room number...
It is Possible to Love History AND Science
Congratulations to the students from HSAS who successfully designed and conducted independent research projects this summer at the Stanley Manne Institute, which is a new, state-of-the-art lab science facility on the campus of Bronx Science. Our students worked...
Extra Curricular Activities: UPDATES
Our Website recently updated our Student Life pages, listing current TEAMS and CLUBS. Check them out!
Autumn Athletics Begin 8/21, MONDAY!
NYC Public School Teams begin their Autumn seasons on Monday 8/21! Incoming students and current students are invited to reach out to the Head Coaches TODAY. Girls' Tennis - Coach Schulman steven.schulman@lehman.cuny.edu Boys' Running, XC - Coach Elinson ...
19th Annual Athletics Dept. Awards Night A Success!
Our first Athletics Awards Night since the pandemic was an amazing event! Our Athletic Director, Mr. Schulman, has reignited our school's athletic program and premiered our first Athletic Dept. Video since 2020. Those who missed the event may watch the video...
Our Baseball Team is in the City Championships
The American Studies' Baseball Program will play for the Single "A" Division City Championships! Click here to see details and feel fee to LIVE STREAM the game here.
JUNE 9 – REMOTE INSTRUCTION
All students will have a fall day of virtual classes on Friday, June 9. Students will receive an email with additional information. If you were scheduled to take a final exam on June 9, please check the exam schedule for further information.
Athletics & Clubs
Senior Abby Theriault Makes History as First Female Track and Field Athlete to Win City Championship
Abby Theriault, a senior at the High School of American Studies and Outdoor track Captain, made history by becoming the first female track and field athlete at the school to win a City Championship. She claimed the gold medal in the 1500-meter race walk with a...
Senators Charge into City Championship After Back-to-Back Wins
On Tuesday, May 20th, the tennis team delivered a stellar performance, defeating longtime rivals Environmental Studies 4–1 in the City Quarter-finals. Doubles pair Senior Isaac Lipman and Freshman York Douglas set the tone with a dominant 10–0 win. Rising Star...
Boys Tennis Remains Undefeated
The Boys tennis team remained undefeated with a hard fought 4-1 victory of Divisional Rival Environmental Studies. Seniors Isaac Lipman and Santiago Efron secured singles victories both wining close matches by a score of 10-7. In doubles Ezra Dipietra teamed up with...
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.