APS News and Events

Creating a Generation of STEMests

More than 200 representatives from local school districts, higher education institutions, businesses and government gathered this month at the Regional STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)...

Planning meetings at Hatton and Seiberling

It's time to roll up your sleeves at Hatton and Seiberling. Your participation will impact the final design, look and feel of the new CLCs, in addition to special programs offered. Make your voice heard...

Mail it back!

Your Census questionnaire should arrive this month – please fill it out, and mail it back as soon as you can! By taking the time to answer 10 questions, you generate funding for our schools...

Attend the 18th annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet

Exceptional volunteers will be honored on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 6 p.m. at the Greek Community Center, 129 S. Union St. Join the Akron Board of Education, Superintendent David W. James and the...

7th Annual Day of Reading

The 7th Annual Day of Reading is on Wednesday, February 10. All APS staff and students are expected to read for 30 minutes. Reading can take place in 10, 15 or 30 minute intervals. For more information...

CLC planning meetings

Come join us as we hash out the details of the new Hatton, King and Seiberling Community Learning Centers. Your input is important as we consider the final design, look and feel of the buildings. Make...

State of the Schools

Superintendent David W. James delivered an update on the Akron schools at the Akron Press Club on February 3, 2010. The speech is available to view on the Web...

Evening events and athletics cancelled

All evening events and athletics are cancelled for Friday, January 8, 2010. The Northeast Ohio Thespian Conference scheduled for Saturday, January 9, at Firestone High School is also cancelled.

A salute to the Board

It's time to celebrate our district leaders! Our board members contribute hundreds of hours each year to our district. Whether its crafting policies, hiring high-quality staff, listening to faculty and...

Open enroll now for National Inventors Hall of Fame® School

The new, inventive STEM School is holding open enrollment for next fall. Students entering the fifth grade next fall are eligible and can apply now through January 8, 2010. Admission will be granted through...