Litchfield Middle School

	1540 Fairfax Road Akron OH 44313 330/873-3330; Fax: 330/873-3337 Litchfield's ODE report card/demographics Litchfield's Web site Litchfield's Parents Know Best Booklet (to view, download the free Acrobat reader)
Grades: 6-8 Colors: Blue and White Mascot: Argonaut Average Class Size: 25 – Average Enrollment: 670 School Day: 8 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Report Card Rating: Continuous Improvement Principal: Michelle Marquess-Kearns
What makes Litchfield special? Litchfield offers accelerated math and language arts; Spanish and French classes for high school credit; an integrated, hands-on, activity-based science program; a comprehensive music program; an active student council that works on community-based events; after-school tutoring from October through May; an alternative school program; a chapter of the Junior National Honor Society for students in grades 7-8; and an award-winning Gateway To Technology Program. Litchfield and Firestone teachers meet periodically to discuss effective teaching techniques and curriculum alignment so the schools can work together to improve instruction and students can experience positive academic growth and enjoy a successful transition from middle school to high school. Teachers have an average of 20 years of experience, and 73% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1959 Addition in 1964 Named in honor of Paul Weeks Litchfield (1875-1959) In 1900, Paul W. Litchfield came to Akron from Boston, assuming the role of superintendent of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. In 1926, he became president of the company, relinquishing this role in 1940 but remaining as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Litchfield felt strongly about the value of education, regarding it as a primary force in the lives of individuals. He was one of the first technically-trained, college-graduated men to enter the rubber industry. He established the Goodyear Training Center and was an active, ardent supporter of Akron Public Schools and The University of Akron. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Howard St. (second light) Right on Howard St. to North St. (first light) Left on North St. to the end at W. Market St. Right on W. Market St. and continue approximately 2.3 miles to Hawkins Ave. Right on Hawkins Ave. to Berendo Ave. (second street on right past railroad tracks) Right on Berendo Ave. to Rampart Ave. Left on Rampart Ave. to driveway of Firestone High School Right into parking lot and continue east to Litchfield Middle School

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