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Virtual Art Sessions May Inspire “Happy Little” Hearts in both Literal and Figurative Senses for Warren Students

In late artist Bob Ross-fashion, about 85 Summit Academy Community School – Warren students will dip brushes into pots of watercolor as they paint along with teachers and board member Kendra Godiciu tomorrow. The virtual painting event, “Canvas & Cocoa,” may inspire “happy little” hearts as a nod to Valentine’s Day. The art session could … Continued


Middletown Secondary Student Artists’ Work Showcased at Juried Art Show

The creativity of Summit Academy Secondary-Middletown senior Austin Vickers, junior Charlie Whitehead, and freshmen Ian Dawson and Avia Neff  are on display at the “2021 Tomorrow’s Artist Today” show, which runs Feb. 2 to March 4. The juried show, hosted by the Middletown Arts Center, showcases the talents of local middle and high school students.  … Continued


Amy Cole Named Executive Director of Human Resources for Summit Academy Management

Summit Academy Management welcomes Amy Cole as its  Executive Director of Human Resources. “Amy brings a rich background of professional experience to her position at Summit Academy Management,” said Summit Academy Management CEO John Guyer. Cole served as the director of human resources for the City of Canton for the past eight years. In this … Continued




Hoodies for the Holidays — Summit Academy Secondary School – Youngstown Delivers a Sensible, Sporty Gift to Every Student

A rainbow of hoodies in hues of grey, navy, orange, forest green, black, pink and purple are going to Summit Academy Secondary School – Youngstown students this week. The 101 early holiday gifts – sporting athletic names like Nike, Under Armour, Champion and Adidas – represent about $2,000 in donations from school staff and community … Continued


Robert Bilott Sheds Light on the “Dark Waters” Movie

Attorney Robert Bilott delivered a powerful lesson in environmental contamination to Summit Academy Transition High School – Cincinnati students when he spoke with them recently. But that was just for starters. The Cincinnati attorney, whose compelling battle against DuPont inspired the 2019 Hollywood movie “Dark Waters,” shared equally profound messages about advocacy and justice. Senior … Continued


Ambition Set to Music

The beat goes on for the 4Hands program at Summit Academy Transition High School – Cincinnati thanks to musical instrument donations, such as that of a djembe drum by Beth Powers. 4Hands, the brainchild of music teacher Christopher Smith, awards refurbished donated rock band instruments to deserving student-musicians. Powers of Glendale passed on her drum … Continued


Spirit of Giving

The floodgates opened after Youngstown Secondary School Administrative Assistant Audrianna Phillips reached out to potential donors through Facebook. She simply wanted to raise about $350, enough to purchase Thanksgiving Day meals for the school’s families most in need. Instead, thousands of dollars rolled in almost immediately. Parent Molly White was so moved by the school’s … Continued


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