During what mirrored a martial arts master class, Shihan Dave Chance, Ph.D., led Summit Academy – Parma seventh and eighth graders through a series of self-defense, judo, bokken (Japanese wooden sword) and board breaking demonstrations at their December 19 therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremony. Onlooking family, staff and board members watched in quiet awe as … Continued
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain will open the doors to its newly renovated school building at 346 Illinois Avenue, beginning with a public grand opening on Thursday, January 9, 5-7 p.m. Since the school expanded from grades K-5 to K-8 last year, Summit Academy officials have been anticipating the move to … Continued
Summit Academy – Parma’s new Student Council operates with a spirit of openness, diplomacy and altruism. In the same breath, the council is remarkably pragmatic and productive. Already, the council has raised $600 alone through its Munch Mobile school snack cart, enough to fund transportation for a near-future field trip. Upon hearing this news at … Continued
Excitement and energy filled the air inside the Summit Academy Akron Middle School dojo December 18-19 as 54 students participated in therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremonies. Displaying new and honed skills, the sixth through eighth graders earned a range of belts spanning the rainbow from white to red. Among them was seventh-grade student Cai Somers … Continued
Sensei James Gydosh led some 120 Summit Academy Akron Elementary K-5 students through a series of awe-inspiring therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremonies last week. Grins, hugs and other remarkable moments marked the day. In proud-parent fashion, family members politely cheered on their students, capturing their achievements on smart phones and collectively applauding classes of students … Continued
With a mini mock Macy’s Day Parade, Thanksgiving dinner served by Buckeye Community Hope Foundation members and a staff vs. students basketball game, November 21, 2024 was one of the most memorable school days ever, describes Summit Academy – Columbus Principal Cheryl Elliott. The day’s festivities began when staff members of Columbus THS sponsor Buckeye … Continued
When 65 Summit Academy Community School – Lorain students gathered in the school dojo to show staff and family members what they learned during the past three months, the audience was blown away. The November 13 Therapeutic Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony was a celebration of hard work and dedication. Not only did the K-8 students … Continued
The Akron Steel Band will deck the holidays with an island vibe as they present a free concert on Friday, December 6, 4-5 p.m. at the Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd. in Akron. The decade-long running Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron Steel Band will perform its popular favorites such as “Soca Feet” and … Continued
To help students gain a deeper and stronger understanding of the atrocities committed by the Nazis, intervention specialist Ricky George and teacher Aimee Wehmeyer will introduce Jewish Community Center Holocaust Education Specialist Jesse McClain to their Summit Academy Middle and Secondary – Warren students for a November 19 presentation. “Too many times, people forget about … Continued
Supporters of Summit Academy Akron Elementary School filled The Event Center in Akron on October 12 for the school’s Angels Among Us Gala. Edward Jones Financial-Vince Rosnack and the Summit Educational Foundation sponsored the fundraising event and donations arrived in abundance. Donors included Donatos Pizza, Uncle Tito’s Mexican Grill, Bob Evans, Kaisk Chiropractic, Blue Technologies, … Continued
