Summit Academy – Lorain officially started a new chapter on Saturday, May 10, as it welcomed the public to celebrate its newly renovated building at 346 Illinois Ave. The event began with remarks by Summit Academy Management CEO John Guyer and ribbon cutting by Principal Jasmine Rengh. “It’s a real honor to welcome you to … Continued
Festivities will be in full swing for the grand reopening celebration of Summit Academy – Lorain on Saturday, May 10, noon-2 p.m. at 346 Illinois Ave. The event is free and open to the public. The building, which has undergone various stages of renovation since September 2023, serves students in grades K-8. Beginning with the … Continued
Eleven-year-old Lynte Henderson’s story is the kind you discover in a heart-tugging television segment, the type that lingers in your head long after it’s over. His story has all the standout elements: the struggle, the triumph, the personal will, and the supportive inner circle. Above all, Henderson’s story is one of exceptional achievement. The fifth-grade … Continued
After a six-year hiatus, Summit Academy will resume its tradition of presenting therapeutic martial arts tournaments. On Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m., an expected 50-some students will compete at Summit Academy’s 2025 Therapeutic Martial Arts Tournament at the Navarre Towpath YMCA, 1226 Market Street NE in Navarre. The students will showcase their kata … Continued
King Sportsman’s Tavern of Akron has selected Summit Academy as the beneficiary of its June 8 Poker Run for Autism fundraiser. The event, which starts and ends at 1402 W. Waterloo Road in Akron, is expected to draw up to 100 participants—including those driving cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. The Sunday event will feature games, … Continued
A Mental Health Awareness Month feature and salute to our team For students who face unpredictable or turbulent life circumstances, focusing on academics may seem unimaginable. Thanks to Summit Academy’s mental health professionals, these students receive avenues to academic success built on understanding, trust and stability. Such foundational elements help children with emotional and behavioral … Continued
Fashion story boards. Paper food trucks. Pop-art-painted vinyl records. Down the Summit Academy Secondary School Akron hallways, exhibits of cleverly concocted paintings, drawings and 3-D pieces give modern-art gallery vibes. Art teacher Anyah Parker students’ work consumes a generous portion of the school building’s walls. Each of Parker’s art lessons begins on Monday and ends … Continued
An Autism Awareness Month feature A smile, a nod, a frown. The signals we send with our bodies do not always translate their intended meanings to someone with autism. Think about the time you laughed at a sarcastic joke. An autistic person might not find the joke funny at all. He may even interpret your … Continued
Kindergarten is a major milestone in a child’s life, a time to begin a rich and exciting journey of learning and growth. It also is a time of curiosity, jitters, heightened independence and expectations, joy and lightbulb moments. “Taking the right preparation steps can help a child transition to kindergarten by easing anxieties, building confidence … Continued
Summit Academy – Toledo Principal Marquita Murphy treated tots at Clever Bee Academy childcare center to story time last Wednesday. As Murphy read author JaNay Brown-Wood’s “Jam, Too?” to the children, they were captivated by the book’s rhythmic prose, she says. “The kiddos were very attentive and very excited to interact the instrument sounds with … Continued
