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Akron Middle School sixth graders applied STEM skills to a Soap Box Derby event on May 9 at Derby Downs, where they competed in four races and secured one win. The students spent months preparing through two specialized groups, one focusing on car speed and the other on promotion. “Over the past several months, students … Continued

Summit Academy’s Class of 2026 stands out as one of growth, resilience, intelligence and readiness to lead and serve, and to shape a better tomorrow. We congratulate our 127 outstanding graduates and emerging leaders and send them off with special well wishes … “Our class of 2026 is such a special class. They are all … Continued

Students in grades K-12 from from Akron, Canton, Lorain, Parma, Toledo, Warren and Youngstown participated in the Summit Academy Martial Arts Tournament on April 25 at the Navarre Towpath Trail YMCA. Parma therapeutic martial arts teacher Shihan David Chance, Ph.D. coordinated the tournament. Of the nearly 60 tournament competitors, 25 took home gold medals, 26 … Continued

About 60 Summit Academy students from Akron, Canton, Lorain, Parma, Toledo, Warren and Youngstown are expected to compete at the Summit Academy Martial Arts Tournament, Saturday, April 25 at the Navarre Towpath Trail YMCA. Doors open to the public at 8 a.m.   Summit Academy students in grades K-12 with belts ranging from white to … Continued

Summit Academy principal receives special thank you from former student When Daniel Demand sat down with his former Summit Academy principal, Dawn Presley, the 6’3”, 30-year-old founder and general manager of the Cuyahoga Falls Rapids pro football advancement team paused to collect his emotions. Cupping his eyes then gradually raising his head, his words spilled. … Continued

Summit Academy Management intends to enter a multi-year year contract with a qualified Vendor to deliver MFP devices and services. The bidder is asked to submit pricing for both three (3) and five (5) year contracts. The purpose and intent of this request for proposal is to solicit cost per copy services, and to establish … Continued

Social Work Month delivers cause for celebration at Summit Academy! Our organization’s social workers “bring a unique blend of compassion, dedication and creativity to our schools,” says Erica Richley-Duda, MSEd, LPCC-S, CCTP, Executive Director of Special Education. “They take the time to truly know each student, not just their academic needs, but their personal stories, … Continued

Summit Academy Akron Middle School student writers made every word count in their series of mini sagas. Title1/MTSS teacher Tasha Hunter submitted students’ 100-word pieces to the 2025 Young Writers Stranger Sagas writing competition. Works by 58 of the school’s 60-plus students were selected as winners. Their sagas are published in the Stranger Sagas: Where … Continued

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #772 in Wellsville donated $3,000 to the Summit Educational Foundation last month. The contribution will be used to benefit students in Ohio’s 18 Summit Academy Schools. Kyle Baldwin, Coordinator of Enrollment and Fundraising for Summit Academy, says Summit Academy Schools’ positive impact on children with ADHD and autism struck a … Continued

Summit Academy welcomes Operations Manager Matt Germann. In his new role, Germann oversees facilities, and health, safety and security for Summit Academy Schools. Germann says the collective vision he shares with Summit Academy Management’s leadership team — to ensure safe, professional and respectful environments for all — attracted him to Summit Academy. “What also intrigued … Continued