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Superhero Iron Man Makes a Special Visit to Akron Elementary School Harvest Parade

As costumed children paraded around their Summit Academy Akron Elementary School parking lot on October 31, they gave out high-fives and “hey, Iron Man” greetings to a special guest. Lavell Smith, a.k.a. Iron Man, made a surprise visit to the school at the request of Principal Dawn Presley. “I wanted him to be part of … Continued


Summit Academy Warren seniors present mock presidential debate, tackle current issues

Portraying presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a mock debate, Summit Academy Warren Middle and Secondary seniors Jocelyn Goudeau and Chandler Phillips were polished and prepared as they fielded questions on the economy, reproductive rights, border security and other critical issues of our times. The October 30 event captured the attention of Youngstown’s … Continued


Amy Smialek to present at Ohio Middle Level Association conference

Summit Academy Operations Coordinator Amy Smialek was selected as a presenter at the Ohio Middle Level Association annual conference, November 7-8, in Columbus.  She will share “Novel” Ideas, a treasure trove of exercises, activities and projects to help teachers and students reap the rewards of engagement, retention, comprehension and information application from reading classroom novels. … Continued


Visiting artist brings superhero inspiration to Akron Secondary School students

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. Visting artist Stewart of P31 Art & Design works with the students every Thursday – 18 in all – … Continued


Summit Academy Secondary School – Youngstown Earns PBIS Bronze Recognition Award

Students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Youngstown are rising to the occasion, projecting positive behavior that captured state-level attention. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce awarded the school a Bronze Recognition Award for its 2024 Ohio PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Showcase. “This recognition reflects your commitment to creating a positive school … Continued


Newly named Assistant Principal Erwin McIntosh, Jr. –  A true role model to his students

Erwin McIntosh, Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati’s new Assistant Principal, says he looks forward to creating a school environment that fosters students’ growth academically and emotionally. McIntosh has already laid solid groundwork for his administrative goals. He previously taught therapeutic martial arts at Cincinnati Community school  from 2020 -2023 and has served as a … Continued


Students with ADHD find therapeutic support at Summit Academy – An ADHD Awareness Month special feature

With the arrival of October, ADHD Awareness Month, Summit Academy Schools are proud to serve students with ADHD individually and thoughtfully so they can succeed at school. Summit Academy classrooms provide students not only with understanding and compassion, but also with classroom aids and strategies to navigate through the hurdles ADHD can present. Summit Academy … Continued




Strike up the band!

Keeping with tradition, the Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron Steel Band will perform at this year’s Annual NAMIWalks Summit County on Saturday, Sept. 21. The band will play at 8:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at The University of Akron Field House, 289 S. Union St., Akron. … Continued


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