APS Press Releases

Firestone Cluster Strings perform annual Spring Concert on May 23

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:41:00 EDT

In collaboration with the Akron Ceili (Irish) Band, Firestone Cluster (Case, Essex, King, Resnik CLC, Litchfield and Firestone) Strings will perform their annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the Firestone High School Auditorium. The event is open to the public.

For more information, contact Pamela Fiocca at 330.873.3315. Firestone is located at 333 Rampart Ave.

Garfield Band Concert on May 23

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:44:00 EDT

The annual Garfield Cluster Band Concert will be held at Roswell Kent Middle School on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. String students from Barrett, Firestone Park, Glover CLC, McEbright CLC, Voris CLC, Roswell Kent and Garfield will perform.

For more information, contact Leslie Madden at Garfield (330.773.1195 or lmadden@akron.k12.oh.us); or Cathy Fogle at Roswell Kent (330.773.7631 or cfogle@akron.k12.oh.us). Roswell Kent Middle School is located at 1445 Hammel St

Summer swim lessons at Firestone from June 11-Aug. 11

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:46:00 EDT

The Firestone High School Natatorium will offer summer swimming lessons from June 11-August 11. Lesson registration will be held on Wednesday, May 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Natatorium. For a schedule of lessons, please visit www.firestoneakronswimteam.com; download a flier; or call the Firestone Natatorium at 330.873.3321.

Firestone is located at 333 Rampart Ave.

Join us for the APS PROUD Kick-Off Event on May 30

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:00 EDT

From the unique to the extraordinary, Akron Public Schools staff, students and graduates are enriching their communities and advancing the school district's goals of raising the bar on student achievement.

Please join us as we showcase the unique programs and successes that make us APS PROUD during a special kick-off event on Wednesday, May 30, from 6-9 p.m. at Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron.

The entire community is invited for a night of food, games and entertainment including student performances and a special performance by local artist B.E. Mann. Participants may also try their luck at dunking APS treasurer Jack Pierson; assistant superintendent Ellen McWilliams; and other top APS officials. We invite you to come and get reconnected with APS by sharing what makes you APS PROUD. Attendees who share an APS PROUD testimonial on camera will be entered for a chance to win a new iPad, iPod Nano or Powerbeats sports headphones.

Free parking will be available at the State Street deck. Visit lock3live.com/summerParking.aspx for directions.

For more information, contact the Communications Department at 330.761.2928. Lock 3 Park is located at 200 S. Main St.

Case hosts big truck day on May 17

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:22:00 EDT

Case Elementary School will host a Big Truck Day on Thursday, May 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Students can tour Akron service and community vehicles and learn more about their function in the community. Vehicles include an ambulance, law enforcement vehicles, a Metro bus and the 91.3 The Summit El Camino. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Sharon Hill-Jones at 330.873.3350. Case Elementary School is located at 1393 Westvale Ave.