April 2026 Newsletter
Academy of American Studies
Welcome to Academy of American Studies Online!
-
Spring Spirit Week
Hey Eagles!From April 27th to May 1st, we will be holding Academy's annual Spirit Week! Participation will reward you with one hour of community service each day. The themes are as follows:Monday, April 27th → Sports Jersey DayTuesday, April 28th→ Throwback to 2016 DayWednesday, April 29th → Nike Tech vs. Quarter zipThursday, April 30th → Microtrend DayFriday, May 1st → Pajama DayMake sure to stop by the lobby during period 9 each day to get your hours signed.We hope to see you all showing off your school spirit!Thank You,Spirit Week Committee
Academy of American Studies -
CAFETERIA
Food Festival
Hey Academy!Are you interested in trying new foods from different cultures? Let me tell you about our upcoming Food Festival! The Food Festival will be held on April 29th, 2026 during office hours, 2-3PM, and will be located in the cafeteria. This is a cultural event, with represented dishes from across the world. We encourage attendees to dress up in cultural outfits!The entry fee is $3. To purchase a ticket, find a Student Government representative, or go to Room 111 during period 9. Tickets need to be purchased in advance, there are no purchasing tickets at the door. But, entry will be free if you donate a cultural dish. If you want to donate a cultural dish, fill out the google form link below. In order to receive community hours for giving a dish, it has to come in with a 9x13 aluminum tray (There are NO exceptions). The Google form will close on April 28th at 11:59 PM.It will be a fun, exciting event and we look forward to having you there!Google form for Food Festival donations: https://forms.gle/Gr4C2GDVrS9RqiFv6 From,Food Festival CommitteeAcademy of American Studies -
AP European History (PM)
Academy of American Studies -
AP US Government and Politics (PM)
Academy of American Studies -
AP World History (AM)
Academy of American Studies -
AP Macroeconomics (PM)
Academy of American Studies -
AP Spanish Language and Culture (AM)
Academy of American Studies -
In AAS Library
SLT
Academy of American Studies
GILDER LEHRMAN FLAGSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
The Academy was the first American history high school in the country created in 1996 with the cooperation and partnership of the Queens High Schools Superintendency and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. We are recognized as the flagship high school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American history and the institute has taken the model of the Academy and duplicated it all across the country.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Feel free to email Assistant Principal Alicia Klages
MORE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Happenings @ American Studies
Statement on Accessibility
We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact James Randle to request assistance.
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
You do not need to apply for your child to receive meals. However, we do ask families to complete the Family Income Inquiry Form which helps schools receive money for their programs. Your school will send a copy of this form home with your child, or you can get it from your school’s main office.
