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
In a cozy corner that mimics a forest, students in Jamie McElhiney’s Summit Academy Elementary School – Columbus classroom nourish their minds and imaginations as they read riches from authors like E.B. White and Shel Silverstein. This is a place where second and third graders are growing as authors themselves, composing their own book titled, … Continued
Building a scale model house, wiring an electrical outlet, and connecting water supply and discharge lines for a toilet: they are all part of project-based learning (PBL) experiences at Summit Academy Transition High School – Cincinnati. School Intervention Specialist Tre Davis says the real-world experiences, built into the school’s curriculum and culture, allow students to … Continued
Summit Academy – Parma’s January 30 therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremony for first- through sixth-grade students was not just a show of skill and hard work, but one of diligence, focus, courage and respect. “Our students have overcome many challenges and really persevered this year,” says Sensei Carolyn Berkheimer. “They have been working extremely hard … Continued
As students from Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus lined up for autographs, handshakes and hugs from blues icon Teeny Tucker and gifted guitarist Zayne Harshaw, they validated the impressions the two musicians made on them. The pair, along with Columbus Blues Alliance volunteer and harmonica player Or Mars, brought a vibrant lesson in … Continued
Lifechanging. That’s the impact Columbus Blues Alliance volunteer Or Mars hopes the alliance’s Blues in the Schools program will have on Summit Academy Transition High School – Columbus students. Presented by blues legend Teeny Tucker, who will be accompanied by virtuosic guitarist Zayne Harshaw, the January 27 program promises to not only be fun but … Continued
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton received a 2025 Leadership Award from National School Choice. The school team is being recognized for its dedication to inspiring and motiving students to reach their fullest potential. For Canton Elementary, participating in National School Choice Week is a tradition, one with great value and significance. … Continued
Not one, not two, but 19 Summit Academy Akron Middle School students will soon become published authors. Their mini sagas will be included in the Young Writers ® USA book Fright Club – Secrets Beneath the Surface. Due out in April, the book will feature the students’ stories under such titles as “The Abandoned House,” … Continued
Embarking on new beginnings, a crowd of staff, family and board members from Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners – Lorain and Summit Academy Management filled a freshly refinished gymnasium at 346 Illinois Avenue. The January 9 open house celebration marked the opening of school’s new home there. “The fruition of this project is certainly … Continued
Planning, decision-making, calculation and visualization are just a few of the skills students at Summit Academy – Warren Middle and Secondary put into play during their December 2024 chess tournament. Senior CJ Ebelender claimed the champion title for a second consecutive year. The previous tournament took place in spring 2024 “The tournament allows our students … Continued
