Using Trix cereal and paint, third- and fourth-grade students at Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati are creating mosaics in the spirit of celebrated artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, for Black History Month. Known for her colorful, vibrant paintings which are held in public collections such as those of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and White … Continued
With the comfortable style of a veteran teacher and the finesse of the three-time book author she is, Jewell Jones captivated Summit Academy Akron Elementary School kindergarten to second-grade students with her African American history “story sharing” last Wednesday. She will return to Summit Academy on February 22 to read to the school’s third- to … Continued
The entire Summit Academy – Toledo student body will participate in a Black History Month Program on February 27 at the school. Students will spotlight great influencers from the black community, from Michael Jackson to Maya Angelou, says music teacher Heidi Hiznay. Presentations in poetry, art and several music pieces (featuring body percussion and singing) … Continued
Summit Academy officials ceremoniously broke ground for a 10,524-square-foot school building in Xenia on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The new building will welcome Summit Academy’s high school students in grades 9-12 tentatively at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. The building will be situated on the grounds of the school’s existing location at 1694 Pawnee … Continued
Abundant with “pinch me” moments, Summit Academy Community School – Painesville’s January martial arts promotion ceremony filled students with feelings of accomplishment and amazement. “All students were excited and happy for each other. They supported each other’s success and urged those on that struggled initially,” describes E. Samuel Nieves, Dean of Students /Martial Arts Instructor. “Many … Continued
“The beat goes on.” Even without the lyrics as a clue, Cher look-alike Sierra Sheets, a kindergarten teacher’s aide at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton, nailed it with her costume commemorating Celebrity Day, yesterday. In a fun twist, student Kristen dressed like Miss Sheets. The day kicked off National School Choice … Continued
“My teachers” “The gym” “Math” “All of the staff’s hard work” “Everything!” These are just a few of the answers students at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain shared when they were asked what they like most about their school. Combined in a video montage, the students’ praises are part of the … Continued
The entire student body at Summit Academy – Lorain Elementary participated in a January 11 therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremony. The event provided an opportunity for staff, students and family members to celebrate students’ achievements in meeting martial arts standards for their next belt levels as well as in reaching their academic and behavioral goals. … Continued
Master-Level Martial Arts Instructors Lisa Kozak and David Willard received 8th Degree (Pahl Dan) Black Belts at a special promotion ceremony in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Nov. 6, 2022. The occasion was led by Grandmaster H.C. Hwang, head of World Moo Duk Kwan and president of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation. The … Continued
Bright oranges, reds and yellows create a striking rendition of the Mexican Hat rock in southeast Utah’s Monument Valley. Summit Academy – Toledo senior Marcos Dominguez painted a poster of the iconic stone, which resembles a Mexican sombrero, in a style patterned after the WPA (Work Projects Administration) National Parks posters. Situated against a brilliant … Continued
