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Students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron will soon be acquiring bonus skills in 3D printing thanks to the donation of a 3D printer, valued at about $300, by parent Sara Cartwright. Cartwright, a 3D print designer and owner of Pumpkin Designs, says she hopes her donation helps students develop new technologic and artistic … 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

The Akron Steel Band’s March 21 concert packed the Kenmore Branch Library with an animated audience jamming to the beats of “Soca Feet”, “Cool Kids,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Somebody That I Used to Know,” “All the Small Things,” “I Gotta Feeling”, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” “Radioactive,”  “Disturbia” and “Crazy Train.” Complemented with crowd dancers, continuous … 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

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

True to the spirit of their Best Foot Forward-themed art classes, Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron students created a dazzling collection of shoe prototypes. Presented by visiting artist Stephanie Stewart of P31 Art & Design, the four-month series of weekly classes encouraged students to express self-artistry as they studied and designed footwear. Since last … Continued

Akron Secondary junior participates in summer youth program With a bright, exuberant smile, Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron  junior Cynthia Bradley delves into the highlights of her summer job at Café Arnone. Whether it was brewing coffee, preparing pizzas and salads, serving meals or cleaning tabletops and silverware at the quaint Fairlawn eatery, Bradley … Continued