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 proudly salute our 127 outstanding graduates and reflect on their successes as they embark on new journeys and promising futures ahead. “Our class of 2026 is such a special … Continued
Summit Academy – Dayton senior Julian Harris is living proof that meaningful change is possible with effort and reflection, says Principal Lisa Brown. She says his journey is a reminder that early struggles do not define a student’s future. Julian started at Summit Academy as an elementary school student. “What makes his story meaningful is … 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
Soon-to-be kindergarteners and their families received red-carpet treatment at Summit Academy Schools in Lorain, Youngstown and Warren — at special events held last week to acquaint families with the schools. At Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain, kindergarten teacher Natalie Kasperovich led the children through story time and a craft. The families … Continued
After six months of leadership training led by Joren Tengesdal, M.A., Senior Management Consultant and Coaching Practice Lead at PRADCO, members of the Summit Academy 2025-2026 Leadership Institute presented their final projects in a team format. The institute’s overarching theme of management encompassed managing self, results, people and change. Team 1 members Angela Donovan Atkins, … Continued
Summit Academy– Cincinnati science teacher and intervention specialist Tremaine “Tre” Davis received Master Teacher certification by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and State Board of Education of Ohio in April. The prestigious voluntary designation, based on the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, requires candidates to undergo a rigorous, evidence-based process. Known for … 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
Summit Academy Community School – Warren and Summit Academy – Youngstown will each host a Mock Kindergarten Day, May 1. The Warren event runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the Youngstown school event will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Summit Academy Community School- Warren (RSVP at 330-369-4233) is located at 2106 Arbor Ave. S.E., Warren. Summit … Continued
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain will host a Mock Kindergarten Day, May 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. to acquaint prospective new kindergarteners and their families with the school and its programming. The school is located at 346 Illinois Ave., Lorain. The fun-filled event will offer stations for children to complete a craft project, … Continued