Schools lay out the red carpet for budding kindergarteners and their parents

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

Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain to host Mock Kindergarten Day, May 1

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

Summit Academy – Lorain to welcome 9th grade beginning with 2026-2027 school year

Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain will add 9th grade to its current K-8 program beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. β€œThis expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a high-quality learning experience that supports students as they transition into high school,” says Principal Jasmine Rengh. Jessica Rosario, a parent of an … Continued

Summit Academy – Lorain earns prestigious PBIS Bronze Award from ODEW

Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain received a 2024-2025 Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) Bronze Recognition Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The ODEW presents bronze, silver and gold awards to schools and districts for their quality and fidelity of PBIS implementation. β€œThis award has been a huge reward … Continued

World-famous martial artist brings lessons in skill, kindness and joy to Summit Academy – Lorain students

World-renowned martial artist Kim Jeong Seong brought star quality to Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain during his cultural and martial arts sessions with students on October 24. Grandmaster Kim invented a two-sword martial arts technique (Jin Young SSang Kum Ryu) that combines skill, philosophy and healing. He traveled from Busan, Korea … Continued

Summit Academy – Lorain Community Resource Fair to serve diverse needs of students, families

With its community partners, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain will roll out the red carpet for school families at its November 13 community resource fair. Agencies and organizations from Lorain and beyond will participate in the Connecting Family – Building Community – Sharing Resources event. Designed to serve the varying needs … Continued

A Global Connection: Summit Academy Community School – Lorain Students Train with Korean Grandmaster

Students in Summit Academy Community School – Lorain’s summer Therapeutic Martial Arts and Literacy Mini Camp experienced a once-in-a-lifetime virtual martial arts class in real-time on June 16. The class was led by Grandmaster Kim Jeong Seong, founder of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo. His lesson was part of the school’s summer camp, instructed by … Continued

Summit Academy – Lorain Hosts Public Celebration to Mark New Chapter

Summit Academy – Lorain officially started a new chapter on Saturday, May 10, as it welcomed the public to celebrate its newly renovated building at 346 Illinois Ave. The event began with remarks by Summit Academy Management CEO John Guyer and ribbon cutting by Principal Jasmine Rengh. β€œIt’s a real honor to welcome you to … Continued