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:

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​Earlier this year, SAA students told the cameras a bit more about their SAA experience.
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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 »

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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.   

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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! 

Last week SAA's Middle School Math Team members participated in the annual IMSA Junior High Math Contest, the premier math competition for middle school students in the state of Illinois.

There were a total of 26 schools at this event, and SAA was one of the top schools in the AA division this year. 
 earning a trophy for 2nd place overall, along with many other plaques, ribbons and medals. 

Congrats to our Math team students!

​We are kicking off the Science Olympiad season with a strong start! The Science & Arts Academy Science Olympiad Team competed in their first invitational of the season earlier this month at British International School of Chicago.