The Summit Academy – Youngstown school community’s caring nature was on full display yesterday. Sporting pink “Support Squad” T-shirts, staff and students presented a $750 donation to the Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Hospital. The center’s community health educator, Laura Boomhower, accepted the check. “It’s so wonderful, especially seeing … Continued
Summit Academy – Youngstown students and staff welcomed the school’s dean of students, Navy Veteran Michael Prendergast, with a surprise salute this morning, for Veterans Day. Upon Prendergast’s arrival at the school, more than 150 children, teachers and administrators lined the N. Schenley Avenue school’s main hallway, waving flags and cheering for the decorated military … Continued
In a journey to the future, some 40 Summit Academy Secondary – Youngstown students made a stop at the school’s October 23 College and Trade School Fair. There, they met representatives from Choffin Career and Technical Center, Kent State University, Laurel Technical Institute, Raphael’s School of Beauty, Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 Youngstown, Village Network … Continued
Cynthia Cline, who has taught fourth and fifth grades at Summit Academy – Youngstown since 2015, achieved the prestigious Master Teacher credential by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. A Master Teacher, in accordance with the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, “demonstrates excellence inside and outside of the classroom through consistent leadership and … Continued
Minutes before Youngstown Fire Department Station 1 Captain Tim Hrina and firefighters Chase Kovacs and Jared Rupert arrived at Summit Academy – Youngstown on Wednesday, May 14, Principal Becky Ellis explained that their visit would be a surprise to students. The trio graciously accepted a request by teachers Alyssa Lupo and Ariana Ritchey to visit … Continued
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
Akron Artist Stephanie Stewart is guiding and inspiring students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron through the stages of comic book creation. The eye-popping “fanzines” incorporate pop art and storytelling in a comic book format. Visiting artist Stewart of P31 Art & Design works with the students every Thursday – 18 in all – … Continued
Kindergarteners at Summit Academy – Youngstown showered Dean of Students Michael Prendergast with gratitude as they sang songs in his honor for Veterans Day. Under the guidance of teachers Ariana Deal and Alyssa Lupo the students sang “See The Veteran,” “Oh So Brave,” “We Thank You For Your Service” and “On Veterans Day” in a … Continued
The first day back to school today at Summit Academy – Youngstown was not short on fanfare. One-by-one, students walked up a red carpet to their 144 N. Shenley Ave. school doors where they were greeted with hoorays, handshakes, applause, high-fives and even a couple of hugs from school administrators. Principal Rebecca “Becky” Ellis says … Continued
Kelly Cunningham, Rebecca Ellis, Tina Geygan, Jasmine Rengh and Amy Smialek have been named directors, respectively, of Summit Academy Community School – Painesville, Summit Academy – Youngstown, Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain and Summit Academy School – Lorain. The newly installed directors collectively expressed … Continued