Straight out of the chute, 2025 Summit Academy graduate Anna Barnett landed a job at her alma mater. “This is a dream come true, really,” says Barnett, reflecting on her new position as a food service member at Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton. Ready to show she has what it takes to shine … Continued
Students received hugs, hellos and high-fives as they funneled through the doors of Summit Academy Community School – Warren on their first day of school, August 20. Many of the K-7 students even dove into the arms of their teachers, amplifying the joy-filled scene at the 2106 Arbor Avenue SE community school. “We are happy … Continued
Summit Academy – Middletown is the lucky recipient of $700 in donated supplies ranging from notebooks and pencils to snacks and wipes. Steel tube fabricator PTC of Middletown made the generous donation. The company selected Summit Academy as its charity of choice for its Health and Safety Fair fundraiser earlier this month. Each year, the … Continued
After serving as the assistant principal of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton last year, Sarah Kwasnicka has been named as the school principal. Kwasnicka says her plans for the 2025-2026 school year include continuing to foster a strong school culture, building effective and enduring relationships, setting high expectations and engaging families … Continued
With the appointment of Valerie Hughes as principal of Summit Academy Secondary School – Canton comes new offerings for students this school year. Hughes says she plans to introduce a steel band and additional elective courses for students. She also hopes to collaborate with community organizations for enhanced student enrichment opportunities. Hughes joined Summit Academy … Continued
Thanks to support from the Middletown Community Foundation, impactful changes are taking root and flourishing at the Summit Academy Community School – Middletown school garden. The foundation presented Summit Academy Principal Kristen McClanahan-Parkes a check for $8,098 to support her school’s therapeutic gardening program. Led by Jordan Payne, BA, TRCC, the gardening program, Sprouting Minds, … Continued
Prospective students and staff members flocked to learn more about Summit Academy – Columbus at the Columbus Back to Schol Bash & Fam Jam. Held August 2 at Goodale Park, the event featured more than 90 community exhibitors. Funded by the Summit Educational Foundation, the Summit Academy – Columbus table was hosted by Administrative Assistant … Continued
By Jennifer Sovocool Laughter, music, creativity and community spirit were all in full swing at the Paint & Sip Fundraiser held on Saturday, August 2 at King Sportsman in Akron. The event welcomed 40 participants and successfully raised nearly $1,500 to support Cassy Cross, a Summit Academy Akron Middle School teacher, and her son, Holden. … Continued
Amanda McGinnis has joined Summit Academy Community School – Warren as its new principal. Before joining the K-7 elementary school, McGinnis worked for Youngstown City Schools for the past 10 years. Most recently, she served as the middle school literacy lab and high school English Language Arts and social studies content specialist for three years. … Continued
Sean Gaffney joined Summit Academy Management’s finance department as controller on August 4. Gaffney says he looks forward to bringing both his expertise in public school finance and commitment to Summit Academy’s mission to his new post. As the assistant treasurer for Leetonia Exempted Village Schools for the past four years, Gaffney has worked extensively … Continued
