Summit Academy – Dayton Theatre Club: A class act

Summit Academy – Dayton teacher Katherine Spain has literally and figuratively set the stage for student creativity and growth with the school’s new Theatre Club. The club’s roughly 15 active members speak to its demand, says Spain, a passionate thespian with a BA in Theatre from the College of Charleston. “When I started to bring … Continued

Summit Academy – Dayton alumna Anna Barnett lands job at her alma mater

Straight out of the chute, 2025 Summit Academy graduate Anna Barnett landed a job at her alma mater. “This is a dream come true, really,” says Barnett, reflecting on her new position as a food service member at Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton. Ready to show she has what it takes to shine … Continued

Fresh and Fun

A fresh fruit-and-vegetable program was introduced to students in grades K-6 this month. The federally funded program provides a healthy snack for students, outside of the free breakfast and lunch. The children not only enjoy nibbling on nutritious nosh every Monday and Wednesday, but they also receive some fun and interesting facts about it. Think: … Continued

Summit Academy Sensei Johanna Norris Earns 4th Degree Black Belt

If Summit Academy’s Therapeutic Martial Arts program had a pitch woman, it would be Sensei Johanna Norris. Newly minted with a Yodan 4th Degree Black Belt, To-Shin Do (ninjutsu), Sensei Norris has trained in martial arts for nearly two decades. She has taught at Summit Academy Schools for eight years, including the past three years … 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.  

Vendor Fair Promises to Expand Experiences for Dayton Community School Students

Materials for therapy dog sessions, classroom pizza parties, candy grams, science experiments and state testing snack packs – these are just a few of the wish list items Summit Academy Community School – Dayton hopes to bring to students through its upcoming vendor fair. Sponsored by the Parents Teachers Students Together organization, the fair will take place Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school dojo, 4126 … Continued

Board-breaking helps students tap superpower

As the school year winds down, Summit Academy’s therapeutic martial arts program kicks into high gear with several celebratory board-breaking ceremonies. When Summit Academy students first start their therapeutic martial arts instruction in their school’s respective dojo, they begin their journey with a white belt. Students can earn as many as 13 belts over time. … Continued