True to the spirit of their Best Foot Forward-themed art classes, Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron students created a dazzling collection of shoe prototypes. Presented by visiting artist Stephanie Stewart of P31 Art & Design, the four-month series of weekly classes encouraged students to express self-artistry as they studied and designed footwear. Since last … Continued
Plans to transform an unused and relatively unspoiled plot of land into a field of educational opportunities are in the works. The idea took root when Summit Academy Akron Middle School Title 1/MTSS teacher Tasha Hunter envisioned the land behind the Mogadore Road school building and adjacent Summit Academy Management offices as an outdoor classroom. … Continued
Second- and third-grade students at Summit Academy School – Cincinnati didn’t just adopt a cow; they helped it rise to fame. Through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Adopt a Cow program, the students were paired with a cow named Elsa, raised by Iowa farmer Megan Kregel. Elsa, a nominee and eventual winner of the America’s Favorite … Continued
Decked in her red, holiday pattern pajamas, 5-year-old Harper trots out of Principal Dawn Presley’s office to find herself surrounded by a group of adoring first graders. Presley’s pup, Harper, the Summit Academy Akron Elementary School mascot, is joining the school’s 130 students for a Polar Express/Grinch holiday celebration today. As Instructional Coordinator Lindsey Durbin … Continued
Spirit Week delivered heaps of holiday cheer and fellowship at Summit Academy Community School – Warren this week. Children and staff, costumed as elves, reindeer and even Santa Claus, brought the season’s festive feel to life. “Holiday Spirit Week has brought a strong sense of unity and positivity to our school community,” says Principal Amanda … Continued
Akron Secondary junior participates in summer youth program With a bright, exuberant smile, Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron junior Cynthia Bradley delves into the highlights of her summer job at Café Arnone. Whether it was brewing coffee, preparing pizzas and salads, serving meals or cleaning tabletops and silverware at the quaint Fairlawn eatery, Bradley … Continued
Summit Academy Akron Middle School Sensei Josh Minnick began his martial arts journey 26 years ago, when he was just 9. Fast forward to November 2025, when Minnick participated in a seven-day test to become eligible for a master-level 5th degree black belt. Last week, he received the news that he passed the test. Minnick … Continued
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. “This award has been a huge reward … Continued
Bringing excitement, creativity and holiday spirit to the entire school community, Summit Academy – Columbus held a Mini Mock Macy’s Day Parade on November 19. Now in its second year, the festive affair engaged the school’s K-6 students in an inspired and collaborative event enjoyed by all. While K-3 students decorated oversized balloons, fourth and … Continued
The Akron Steel Band will present a holiday concert during the Kenmore Branch Library’s Holiday Open House, December 5, 4-5 p.m., at 969 Kenmore Blvd., Kenmore. Concert goers can expect a mix of holiday tunes and timeless favorites during the show, which is part of Kenmore’s annual Light the Boulevard event. “Silent Night,” “O Christmas … Continued