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The Poker Run for Autism was a tremendous success, bringing together riders, volunteers, local businesses, and community supporters for a meaningful day in support of Summit Academy Schools. The event was hosted and supported from start to finish by Pearl, Dave, Brittany, and the entire team at King Sportsman, whose efforts helped make the day … Continued

Richard Ko was elected to the Summit Academy Management Board of Directors at its June 6 Annual Meeting, held in Akron and presented virtually. Ko is an experienced institutional investment professional with more than 20 years of expertise across global public and private markets, specializing in portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management and alternative investments. … 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

Local professionals and students from Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron united last week for the school’s annual career fair, which attracted about a dozen companies, organizations, labor groups and colleges, among others. Students interested in fields including automation and electronics, dental assistant, welding, practical nursing, HVAC, phlebotomy technician, hair design, cosmetology, esthetician and nail … Continued

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