Project Rebuild fosters empowerment, growth among Canton middle school students

Seventh and eighth graders at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton have been immersing themselves in a youth empowerment program called Project Rebuild. The Canton-based, nonprofit initiative centers on both career-skill building and personal growth. The twice monthly,12-week mentoring sessions led by Project Rebuild Executive Director Joanna James and Program Member Experience … Continued

Valerie Hughes Named Principal of Summit Academy Secondary School – Canton

With the appointment of Valerie Hughes as principal of Summit Academy Secondary School – Canton comes new offerings for students this school year. Hughes says she plans to introduce a steel band and additional elective courses for students. She also hopes to collaborate with community organizations for enhanced student enrichment opportunities. Hughes joined Summit Academy … Continued

Richard Leone joins Summit Academy as its new Curriculum Administrator

Ready to contribute his expertise to a collaborative environment of growth, best practices and student success in the classroom, Richard Leone swapped his retirement plans for his new post as a Curriculum Administrator with Summit Academy Schools. “After a couple months out of education, I realized how much I miss working with staff and students,” … Continued

Summit Academy Canton Elementary Makes State’s High-Performing Community School List

Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton was among 59 community schools in Ohio – and the only community elementary school in Greater Canton– to receive a high-performance ranking by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The designation is based on results of the 2022-2023 Ohio School Report Cards. In all, there … Continued

Summit Academy Canton students honor Martin Luther King Jr. by carrying on his legacy with day of service

Summit Academy- Canton students and staff are preparing pragmatically, intellectually and thoughtfully for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service. Staff members and students from Project REBUILD, a local nonprofit organization focused on supporting out-of-school youth, will join in the effort. Ahead of the January 15 holiday,  students are doing dry runs … Continued

Summit Pride Abounds at Canton Elementary and Canton Secondary Schools

“The beat goes on.” Even without the lyrics as a clue, Cher look-alike Sierra Sheets, a kindergarten teacher’s aide at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton, nailed it with her costume commemorating Celebrity Day, yesterday. In a fun twist, student Kristen dressed like Miss Sheets. The day kicked off National School Choice … Continued

Summit Academy – Canton Float to Debut in Pro Football HOF Parade

Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton and Summit Academy Secondary School – Canton are preparing to make a grand greeting to the public this coming weekend. Ready to represent Summit Academy with bells on, students and staff from both schools and administration will ride a festive green-and-gold float by Creative Floats of … Continued

Summer Food Program Notice

Summit Academy Schools will not be offering the summer food program to the following cities: Akron Canton Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Lorain Middletown Painesville Parma Toledo Xenia   Warren and Youngstown will offer the summer food program.