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Akron Middle students, staff cheer on local ultra runner to 3,100-mile race finish line

Throughout an astonishing 3,100-mile foot race that ended yesterday, North Canton runner Alex Ramsey was fueled with support from Summit Academy Akron Middle School Community Culture Coordinator Tom Fausnight, and the school’s students. Ramsey, whom Fausnight coached in wrestling from middle school to high school, was the only American runner in the Sri Chimnoy Self-Transcendence … Continued


Stark Blessing Box to supply needed items to school and surrounding community members

A triage of food, a micro pantry, a food first aid kit – these are the narratives Jason West and Maiharriese McDonald use to describe the blessing box, coming soon to Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton. West, the school’s community resource coordinator, and McDonald, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit … Continued


Visiting artist Stephanie Stewart leads Akron Secondary students through avante-garde assignments

Using stacks of tissue paper and cardstock, scissors, glue, construction paper and other simple supplies, students at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron are undertaking avante-garde assignments. Think: Iron Age shoe wear. Visiting artist Stephanie Stewart of P31 Art & Design encourages students to think innovatively as they take on challenges such as creating functional … Continued


Logan Moore joins Summit Academy as Safety and Security Coordinator

Summit Academy welcomes new Safety and Security Coordinator Logan Moore. He brings more than 10 years of operations experience in safety and security, process improvement, risk assessment and contract negotiation to Summit Academy. “For my team and I, the safety, security and well-being of our students, staff, families and all visitors for each of our … Continued


Summit Academy – Columbus Student Leadership Class Members Explore STEM Careers

Members of the Summit Academy – Columbus Student Leadership Class participated in  Environmental STEM Day at the Nationwide and Ohio Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus on September 30. The event gave the 10th-12th graders the opportunity to rotate through a series of interactive exhibits that highlighted science, technology, engineering and environmental careers. As they visited … Continued


Summit Academy Akron Secondary Junior Welds Future

When Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron junior Brayden Huntsman applied for the College Credit Plus program and, subsequently, for the Stark State College Welding Program, he was already a shoo-in. The 17-year-old had both the interest and aptitude to pursue Stark State’s 16-week welding program while balancing his coursework at Summit Academy. “Brayden likes … Continued




Clubs Boom in Popularity at Summit Academy – Parma

On a Thursday afternoon, students take turns pulling blocks from a Jenga tower in one classroom while those in another practice their Japanese language skills. These are two of the nine new student clubs booming in popularity at Summit Academy – Parma. The new offerings were introduced as a response to student interest. “We used … Continued


Summit Academy welcomes Payroll and Benefits Manager Diane Shovestull

Summit Academy is delighted to welcome Payroll and Benefits Manager Diane Shovestull. She brings a rich professional background in the field having served as The University of Akron’s longtime payroll manager. A native of Marietta, Ohio, Shovestull earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lipscomb University in Nashville and her MBA from The University … Continued


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