July 1, 2024

Dear Academy Families,

I hope this letter finds you all well into summer mode with whatever family fun you enjoy during this time of year.

I love the warm weather and the sand under my feet but, I am super excited to kick off our very special 140th school year. Along with the Parents' League, we are going to be celebrating our big year with a number of events. We are kicking off Phase One of the Reimagine Renaissance Campaign with three significant projects this year. We have engaged an architect to aid us in the creation of an Innovation Lab, we are relocating and renovating our Library to enhance its use as a Multicultural Center. This new library will not only be the hub of learning but a place to celebrate the diversity of our community, promote education and awareness about cultural differences, a space for advocacy and support, as well as, a space for cultural preservation. Additionally, in consultation with an acoustical engineer, we are renovating the Haugen Hall Auditorium. These projects afford us ways to reimagine the student experience. We have embarked on a Master Plan that will enhance each building on campus over the next few years.

Do not worry, I am not rushing you all back, I just want to give you enough time to sort through the back-to-school documents.

Please take the time to log-on to our SIA Portal to get started for the 2024-2025 school year. You can find the SIA Portal Login here.

In addition to updating Magnus, your child’s health portal (for new students, parents/guardians will need 15 to 20 minutes to complete), you will find; MyKidsSpending lunch account, summer reading lists, book order information, athletics information and so many other important back-to-school documents. Please do not order any books until you receive your child’s schedule or information about the courses in which they are enrolled. 

Remember to also bookmark or subscribe to the Academy's online calendar for the most current and up-to-date information. If you have any problems logging on to the SIA Portal, please contact Dolores Hayes directly at dhayes@statenislandacademy.org.

Please send us pictures and updates of what you are doing and what you are reading during these next two months. We love posting on @SI_Academy (X) and @siacademy (Instagram). Summertime fun photos and good book suggestions are always welcome! If you are not already a follower of our socials, please follow us, this is a great way to stay up to date on Academy news and enjoy fun pictures.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Enjoy the rest of your summer! 

Sincerely, 



Eileen F. Corigliano, EdD

Head of School