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

Small school, big rewards

On a journey nearly 12 years in the making, Summit Academy School Warren Middle and Secondary seniors Mason Sheller and Charles Snyder recall fond school memories, old and new. For Snyder, recollections of third-grade indoor recess and visits by Kona Ice at special school events bring a sense of nostalgia. For Sheller, building friendships and … Continued

Holiday spirit shines at Warren Elementary

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

McTeacher Night at Knoth Family McDonald’s raises funds for Summit Academy Community School – Warren

Thanks to the Knoth Family McDonald’s in Warren, Summit Academy Community School – Warren received nearly $500 in donations from its recent McTeacher Night. The event, hosted by Summit Academy school and administration staff, generated proceeds from online orders and apple pie sales from 4-7 p.m. on October 9. Kyle Baldwin, Coordinator of Fundraising and … Continued

Summit Academy Community School – Warren welcomes Amanda McGinnis as new principal

Amanda McGinnis has joined Summit Academy Community School – Warren as its new principal. Before joining the K-7 elementary school, McGinnis worked for Youngstown City Schools for the past 10 years. Most recently, she served as the middle school literacy lab and high school English Language Arts and social studies content specialist for three years. … 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

Book Series Advocates for Children with Autism

Summit Academy Community School – Warren receives book donation from the family, with local ties, behind the stories “Oftentimes people do not understand what we do at Summit Academy,” says Summit Academy Community School – Warren Principal Allison Glass.  “I was genuinely thrilled that a ‘stranger’ took the time to research and offer such a … 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.