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SAA Alumna Earns Perfect SAT Score

7/14/2022

 
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Congratulations to SAA alumna Grace Murray ’20 for her hard work and outstanding achievement earning a perfect score on the SAT! Watch the video to learn more about Grace and hear about her preparation, as well as tips on resources for others preparing for the exam! Read the article » 

Varsity Science Olympiad Earns 3rd Place

4/27/2022

 
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Congratulations to the students, coaches, and parents of SAA's Varsity Science Olympiad team!
#Kaboom #ScienceOlympiad #MightyEaglesofSAA #SAAcommunity

Science Olympiad Teams Take First Place for Kildeer Invitational

2/22/2022

 
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Congratulations to our Varsity and JV Science Olympiad teams and their coaches! Our fierce SAA competitors captured first place in their respective divisions for the Kildeer Invitational earlier this month! We look forward to cheering them on at Regionals on March 12!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

6/3/2021

 
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The Class of 2021 was celebrated by the entire SAA community during an in-person ceremony on our campus field on June 2, 2021.

We congratulate our students on the next step in their journeys as they graduate and move on to high school. Many have chosen to attend their local schools, reuniting with their communities and taking advantage of strong and diverse programs, while others will attend independent schools offering specialized programs.

The members of the Class of 2020 have chosen to attend the following high schools:
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 
Beacon Academy
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook South High School
Highland Park High School
Illinois Math & Science Academy
James B. Conant High School
John Hersey High School
Lake Forest Academy

Loyola Academy 
Maine South High School
Maine West High School
New Trier High School
North Shore Country Day School
Northside College Prep
Oak Park River Forest High School
Prospect High School 
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

Back to School!

9/21/2020

 
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We have been incredibly excited to welcome students back to school throughout the past month. While this year may look a little different, we remain committed to meeting the needs of our gifted learners by offering place-based, hybrid and virtual learning models. See the 2020-2021 learning models »

The SAA Experience

7/20/2020

 
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​Earlier this year, SAA students told the cameras a bit more about their SAA experience.
​Hear what they had to say »

Student Council Donates Over 1800 Pounds of Food

3/20/2020

 
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The Science & Arts Academy Student Council challenged the entire school community to be part of the "Food Fight" sponsored by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry's board of directors. From Feb. 1 through March 1, students collected nonperishable food items that would directly support those in need through the Self Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines. Student Council representatives specifically challenged each homeroom to collect at least three nonperishable items per student.  ​Read the article »

Science Olympiad College of Lake County Regional Tournament

3/12/2020

 
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The hard work and dedication of our Varsity and Junior Varsity Science Olympiad teams was evident with their performances at the College of Lake County Regional Tournament on March 7. We are proud of their hard and impressive finish to a great season.

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Science Olympiad Team Ready for March Regionals

2/14/2020

 
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Our Science Olympiad teams finished strong in their last two invitationals of the season!  

​For The University of Chicago Invitational in January, our teams went up against some of the best in the state. Varsity finished in the top ten out of 36 teams for six events, placing 3rd overall. Junior Varsity finished in the top four out of 16 teams in ten of their events, for an overall ranking of 2nd.
 
At the Kildeer District 96 invitational, there were 43 teams present. Our Varsity finished among the top 5 in eleven events, for 2nd overall with six gold medals!  Our Junior Varsity team won top honors among JV-ranked teams present, earning top 5 medals in 11 events, including 4 gold medals.
 
Please join us in congratulating our teams, parents and coaches for all of their hard work. We are excited for the College of Lake County Regionals in March.   

Science Olympiad Teams Earn Fourth at State

4/17/2019

 
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​Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Varsity and Trial Event Teams whose dedication and passion for science was evident as they earned fourth place at the Illinois Science Olympiad State Competition at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign! KABOOM! 
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