Sonoran Science Academy East is an A-rated STEM-focused, college prep K-8 public charter school in Tucson, AZ. Learn more at sonoranschools.org

Joined August 2011
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Our SSA Phoenix teachers are working hard today to prepare for an outstanding last quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
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So great seeing our students back in class as we kick off Semester 2! 😊 We’re excited to continue learning and growing together after winter break. πŸ“šβœ¨ Check it outβ€”one of our kindergarten students proudly completing a library project using her library card!
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7 Jun 2025
Huge congrats to our Golden Eagles SeaPerch Team for making it to the 2025 International SeaPerch Challenge! πŸŒŽπŸ€– Competing among 181 teams worldwide was an incredible honor. Thank you to our students, coach, and families for making it happen! πŸ’™πŸ’‘ #SeaPerch2025 #STEM #Robotics
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7 May 2025
At the UA Rec Center, 10 teams competed in the MATE ROV Underwater Robotics Regionalsβ€”and SSA-East’s Golden Eagles took 2nd place! Huge congrats to our amazing team and mentor Mr. Abraham. We dove deep, soared high, and we’re just getting started! πŸ¦…πŸ’§
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14 Apr 2025
πŸ€– The SSA-East SeaPerch Robotics Team crushed it at the Regional Competition in Chandler on April 5β€”named the top middle school team in Arizona and headed to the 2025 SeaPerch International Challenge! πŸŒŠπŸ… The future is bright! πŸš€
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25 Mar 2025
πŸ† Huge congrats to our SSA-East chess team for their amazing performance at the SACA Tournament! Shoutout to Kyle (2nd) & Erin (3rd, first trophy!) in K6 U500! πŸŽ‰ Big love to all our players & Coach Abrahamβ€”we’re state-bound! β™ŸοΈπŸ”₯ Let’s go, Eagles! πŸ¦…
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11 Mar 2025
Congrats to Adelynne D (3rd) & Nathan F (7th) for earning top honors at the SARSEF Regional Fair! πŸ†πŸŽ‰ Their innovative projects in Applied Tech & Environmental Science earned prestigious awards! Huge thanks to Ms. Aguanno & Mr. Delos Reyes! πŸš€
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8 Mar 2025
πŸŽ‰ SSA-East Shines at SARSEF 2025! πŸŽ‰ Our students impressed at the 70th SARSEF Science & Engineering Fair! πŸ’‘πŸ† Congrats to winners Adelynne Davis (3rd) & Nathan Fernandez (7th)! Huge shoutout to all participants & mentors Ms. Aguanno & Mr. Delos Reyes! πŸŒŸπŸ‘ #STEMExcellence
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3 Mar 2025
SSA-East made history, securing our first-ever basketball trophy! πŸ€πŸ† The End-of-Season Celebration honored our players’ hard work, with inspiring speeches, awards, and a ceremonial ball passing from Santi to Daniel. Huge thanks to our parents & supporters! πŸ’™πŸ”₯
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28 Feb 2025
πŸ€βš½ Game time is almost here! Our Golden Eagles boys and girls teams are ready to hit the court and the field! Come out and support our teams as they give it their all! Let’s pack the stands and show that Eagle pride! πŸ’›πŸ’™ #GoGoldenEagles #GameDay #TIAL
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17 Feb 2025
SSA-East Students Shine at Girl Power STEM Event! ✨ Our Robotics & Coding Club members joined over 100 middle school girls for a day of hands-on STEM challenges, mentorship, and innovation at PIMA JTED! πŸš€πŸ”¬ Zoe even won a UA shirt for excelling in an engineering challenge! πŸŽ‰
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17 Feb 2025
πŸ€ **History Made!** SSA-East Basketball secured **3rd place** in the **Tucson Independent Athletic League**, bringing home our first-ever trophy! πŸŽ‰ Huge shoutout to our players, coaches & supportersβ€”your dedication, grit & heart made this season unforgettable! πŸ¦…πŸ’™πŸ€
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16 Dec 2024
πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our Student of the Month, Star Students, and Character Trait Award winners! 🌟 Your hard work, dedication, and positivity shine bright, and we’re so proud of you. Keep up the amazing work! πŸ’ͺπŸ‘ #EagleNation #StudentSuccess
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12 Dec 2024
Huge congratulations to Mr. Abraham from SSA-East, featured in Google’s CSEdWeek campaign! Recognized as a 2024 Computer Science Teaching Excellence Award winner and now a CSTA AZ board member, his dedication is shaping the future of tech education. πŸš€ #CSEdWeek
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11 Dec 2024
Huge congrats to our team for finishing 8th at the Tucson FLL Qualifying Tournament, improving from 13th last year! Breaking into the top 10, they showcased amazing teamwork & dedication. Thank you, Mr. Abraham & Ms. Ortega, for your guidance! πŸš€ #Robotics
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24 Nov 2024
πŸŽ‰ Huge congrats to Alec Ball, PE teacher at SSA-East, and Lauren Trovarello, 1st-grade teacher, for being named Extra Yard for Teachers recipients for the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl! πŸ™Œ Each received $1,000 for their classrooms and will be honored at the Dec 28 game. πŸˆπŸ‘ #SSAEast
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19 Nov 2024
β™ŸοΈπŸ† The SSA-East Chess Team conquered the K-6 Unrated "Game in 25" Tournament at Tucson Mall on Nov. 9th, taking 1st place with the highest points! πŸŽ‰ Huge congrats to Kyle Fernandez, Ahmed Abdulle, Jelany Hernandez, and Theodore Blum for their stellar teamwork and strategy! πŸ¦…
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12 Nov 2024
πŸŽ‰ Big shoutout to our amazing cheerleading team, Folklorico dancers, and Hip-Hop club! They brought incredible energy and talent to our recent assembly, making it a celebration to remember! Thank you for sharing your school spirit and creativity with us! πŸ‘βœ¨
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11 Nov 2024
🌟 Huge congratulations to our Student of the Month winners, Character Trait awardees, and Star Students in Specials! We’re incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, kindness, and commitment to excellence. Keep shining, SSA-East Stars! πŸ’«πŸ‘
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11 Nov 2024
πŸ† Huge congratulations to our volleyball team for bringing home the 3rd place trophy! They wrapped up the season with an unforgettable playoff match, securing a powerful victory against Faith Lutheran. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰
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