When St. Mary’s closed and Summit Academy Canton Elementary gained use of the entire building, the school inherited a beautiful, historic space that came with a unique challenge: a large sanctuary filled with rows of wooden church pews. The room had so much potential. It was spacious and full of character, but the pews made … Continued
The Poker Run for Autism was a tremendous success, bringing together riders, volunteers, local businesses, and community supporters for a meaningful day in support of Summit Academy Schools. The event was hosted and supported from start to finish by Pearl, Dave, Brittany, and the entire team at King Sportsman, whose efforts helped make the day … Continued
Science, technology, engineering, art and math activities geared to educate and entertain highlight this week’s Summit Academy – Columbus STEAM Summer Camp for students in grades 1-6. The action-packed camp began Monday with a “Challenge Island” project. The campers engaged in fun, challenge-based lessons that support academic growth, social emotional learning and collaboration, explains Behavior … Continued
Richard Ko was elected to the Summit Academy Management Board of Directors at its June 6 Annual Meeting, held in Akron and presented virtually. Ko is an experienced institutional investment professional with more than 20 years of expertise across global public and private markets, specializing in portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management and alternative investments. … Continued
The GAR Foundation awarded Summit Academy Akron Elementary School a $9,020 grant for a new initiative, Summit Morning News. In partnership with Kent State University and under the direction of Cody Durbin, who teaches ELA, social studies and science students in fourth and fifth grades will create and produce a student-led news broadcast. Specifically, the … Continued
Akron Middle School sixth graders applied STEM skills to a Soap Box Derby event on May 9 at Derby Downs, where they competed in four races and secured one win. The students spent months preparing through two specialized groups, one focusing on car speed and the other on promotion. “Over the past several months, students … Continued
Summit Academy – Columbus 2026 graduates JJ Exum Jr. and Marcelo Garrison have been on a 12-year journey of friendship, education and growth — since starting their schooling as kindergarteners at Summit Academy. Having mentored them along that voyage, Principal Cheryl Elliott expressed her delight in Marcelo’s and JJ’s achievements past and present, and confidence … Continued
Summit Academy’s Class of 2026 stands out as one of growth, resilience, intelligence and readiness to lead and serve, and to shape a better tomorrow. We congratulate our 127 outstanding graduates and emerging leaders and send them off with special well wishes … “Our class of 2026 is such a special class. They are all … Continued
Local professionals and students from Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron united last week for the school’s annual career fair, which attracted about a dozen companies, organizations, labor groups and colleges, among others. Students interested in fields including automation and electronics, dental assistant, welding, practical nursing, HVAC, phlebotomy technician, hair design, cosmetology, esthetician and nail … Continued
Summit Academy Management is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide digital marketing management and paid media services in support of student enrollment across our network of 18 public, tuition-free K–12 community schools. Our schools specialize in serving students with diverse learning needs — including autism, ADHD, and other learning differences — and effective outreach … Continued
