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Monday's Meaningful Message: Student Voices Part 23

09/26/2022

Elevating Student Voices: APS students share with us their personal messages of encouragement filled with hope, inspiration and support.

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Fathers Walk 2023

09/23/2022

Take a look at all the ways fathers and other male mentors supported their student(s) in Akron Public Schools yesterday for the annual Fathers Walk.

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Transportation Team Keeps 'Em Clean

09/21/2022

Akron Public Schools is working to keep germs away on school buses with the push of a button.

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APS All Access: Cleveland Browns Stay in the Game Gaming Room and Courtyard Dedications

09/21/2022

To encourage students to attend school and reward those with improved and perfect attendance, the Cleveland Browns donated the tech and props to make a dedicated gaming room at East CLC.

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09/21/2022

Thursday, Sept. 22, Fathers Walk. Learn more about how you can support your child(ren) by participating; details are in the flier below.

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Seniors Wanted for Media Academy

09/21/2022

The Media Academy is looking for STUDENTS!

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Akron Symphony Orchestra's Concerts For Kids

09/20/2022

Concerts For Kids returns with the classic story of "Peter and the Wolf."

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Five Things You May Be Interested In - September 12, 2022

09/20/2022

The most recent BOE Meeting video is online now at youtube.com/akronschools and here are five things you may be interested in. The times codes for each segment are listed at the end.

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One, Two Punch vs. Germs

09/20/2022

As we enter the fall flu and COVID-19 season, Akron Public Schools is working to keep students and bus drivers healthy with some upgraded cleaning and disinfecting technology.

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Rimer Scholars Stay in the Game

09/20/2022

The Rimer CLC family has always taken attendance very seriously, but last week they took it to a whole new level!

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Monday's Meaningful Message: Student Voices Part 22

09/19/2022

Elevating Student Voices: APS students share with us their personal messages of encouragement filled with hope, inspiration and support.

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APS School is One of Ohio's Best

09/19/2022

We recognize Akron Early College High School (AECHS) for its Five Star rating in ALL categories in the State Report Card issued last week.

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APS Begins Search for New CFO

09/19/2022

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education has met with the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) to begin the search process for its next treasurer, as CFO/Treasurer Ryan Pendleton has left the district for another position.

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School-Based Health Centers

09/19/2022

Akron Children's Hospital is providing school-based health centers to deliver medical care (see the flyer below for more information).

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APS All Access: Cleveland Browns Field Dedication Ceremony at Buchtel CLC - 09/13/22

09/16/2022

Check out the brand new football field at Buchtel CLC which was made possible by the Cleveland Browns!

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A Letter to Our Families

09/15/2022

Please read the letter below from Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack to parents and caregivers regarding the State Report Cards just released.

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Basketball Shooting Contest

09/14/2022

St. John CME Church's Stewardess Board is holding a three-on-three/three-point basketball shooting contest on Sept. 18 beginning at 10:45 a.m. at Hawkins Park (800 N. Hawkins Ave.).

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Fall Back Into Summer

09/13/2022

The APS Backpack Adventure at the Akron Zoo this year took place on August 16-17.

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APS Spotlight Donors & Donations - September 13, 2022

09/13/2022

Thank you to all those who generously give to APS. Your help secures a brighter future for all students!

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The Browns Build on a Strong Effort at East CLC

09/13/2022

Representatives from the Cleveland Browns visited East Community Learning Center to commend the school for its strong and improved attendance, aligned with the goals of the Stay in the Game! Keep Learning, Every Day! Network.

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More Than a Field

09/13/2022

“This is more than an athletic field. It’s much bigger than that. This symbolizes a belief in our students and in our community.” ~ Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack

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Monday's Meaningful Message: Student Voices Part 21

09/12/2022

Elevating Student Voices: APS students share with us their personal messages of encouragement filled with hope, inspiration and support.

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Governor Recognized 200+ APS Teachers

09/12/2022

In what Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack called "an extraordinary achievement in academics," more than 200 of the 500 teachers recognized in Ohio for STEM teaching and learning, work in the APS system.

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Project GRAD Akron's Achieving Dreams Celebration Gala

09/08/2022

Enjoy "An Evening to Remember" on Oct. 15 at the John S. Knight Center to celebrate Project GRAD Akron's 20th year of providing programs, services and scholarships to benefit APS students.

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A Time to Plant, a Time to Reap

09/07/2022

It’s summer harvest time and fall planting. Current David Hill CLC second-graders were harvesting last year's garden and planting more seeds.

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The Vibe - Student Recordings at 91.3, Part 9

09/07/2022

These APS student profiles elevate student voices and give each learner an opportunity to talk about themselves, their chosen pathways and their hopes for the future.

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Supt. Inspires 'Employee of Distinction' Luncheon

09/07/2022

Hundreds gathered to thank, honor and recognize some of the Akron area's best employees for their dedication to those they serve

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Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class

09/06/2022

Our first induction banquet will take place Saturday, October 1, at Guy's Party Center (500 E. Waterloo Road), with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for a cash bar cocktail hour.

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Happy Harvest Craft and Vendor Show

09/06/2022

North High School (985 Gorge Blvd.) is holding a Happy Harvest Craft and Vendor Show on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the practice field

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APS Football Media Day - July 27, 2022

09/02/2022

APS Coaches for the Akron City Series Football League talk about the upcoming season and the exceptional students they brought with them.

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New Day, New Week, New Beginnings

09/02/2022

It's a new day, a new week and new beginnings for students heading back to the Akron Public Schools district.

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09/01/2022

Looking sharp on the first day of kindergarten at Seiberling CLC.

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The Return of the Pfeiffer Pirates

09/01/2022

Welcome back to school, Pfeiffer Pirates -- proud to be a Pirate!

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09/01/2022

All grades are now in school and ready for the 2022-23 school year. Leggett CLC students strode the red carpet this morning and were greeted by Principal Greg Blondheim and his team.

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The Vibe - Garfield CLC

08/31/2022

91.3's own Matt Anthony interviews APS Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack about the opening of the brand-new Garfield CLC.

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Making Her Way Around

08/31/2022

Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack joined some of the leadership team at Voris CLC in Firestone Park today for a photo.

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Five Things You May Be Interested In - August 22, 2022

08/30/2022

The most recent BOE Meeting video is online now at youtube.com/akronschools and here are five things you may be interested in. The times codes for each segment are listed at the end.

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The Rimer Huskies Are Back

08/30/2022

The staff at Rimer CLC made sure the first day back to school was fun and exciting for students. There was music playing and balloon sculptures created by Nyeeda Beacham, a local Kenmore mother of three who shared her business’s success with us.

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Summit MetroParks' First-Ever Children's Art Exhibit

08/30/2022

Calling all kid artists! Submit your artwork for the Summit MetroParks first-ever children's art exhibit. The theme is pollinators: ants, bees, butterflies, moths, etc.

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APS Cribz - Garfield CLC

08/29/2022

The students of Garfield CLC take you on tour of the new facility in this homage to MTV Cribs. See what APS has to offer in our newest CLC and why it has the community so excited!

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Monday's Meaningful Message: Student Voices Part 20

08/29/2022

Elevating Student Voices: APS students share with us their personal messages of encouragement filled with hope, inspiration and support.

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More Thank-Yous

08/29/2022

We extend gratitude to Akron Energy Systems for its 'You Matter Community Event' that greatly helped Akron Public Schools families prior to the resumption of classes.

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Images From Community Open House

08/29/2022

Photos by Bruce S. Ford

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Buchtel Cluster Open House/Carnival

08/26/2022

The annual Buchtel Cluster Back-to-School Open House/Carnival was a HUGE success! Principal LaCresia Beecher tells us, "This was again a great event!"

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Gracias Christmas Cantata U.S. Tour

08/26/2022

E.J. Thomas Hall (198 Hill St.) will present the Gracias Christmas Cantata on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

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We Had a G.R.E.A.T. Time

08/25/2022

Last week, Buchtel CLC hosted 42 College & Career Academies of Akron business and non-profit partners during the inaugural Buchtel 8 to G.R.E.A.T. (Griffins Rally to Engage, Activate & Transform) conference.

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Recognition of Student Athletes and Coaches

08/25/2022

The Akron Public Schools District has a rich heritage of producing outstanding student athletes from its high schools.

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08/24/2022

Two hard working APS team members have been making the rounds on local media outlets getting the word out about hiring over the past several weeks.

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STEM HS State Competition

08/24/2022

Congratulations, students from NIHF STEM High School who participated in Believe in Ohio during the 2021-22 school year!

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Being Part of the Solution

08/24/2022

Our scholars actively engaged this week with young people from across the city, ages 15-26.

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Bounding With Enthusiasm for Day 1

08/23/2022

The East cluster convocation was great! The energy started with the cheerleaders greeting everyone with pep as the buses of school staff pulled into East CLC.

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Garfield Cluster Ready for Day 1

08/23/2022

Monday, August 22, was the district-wide Convocation to kick off the 2022-23 school year and welcome staff back to their buildings.

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Mini Monster Course

08/22/2022

The Akron Zoo is bringing back the Akron Children's Museum exhibit, Mini Monster Course, for a limited time.

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Get Help Managing Money and Credit

08/22/2022

Schumacher CLC and the Pride Through Empowerment Foundation Inc. will co-host a financial academy that is open to the Buchtel Cluster and surrounding community.

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Co-Hosts of Backpack Adventure

08/22/2022

Akron Public Schools partnered with the Akron Zoo and welcomed more than 5,000 guests on Aug. 16-17 for the annual Backpack Adventure.

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Monday's Meaningful Message: Student Voices Part 19

08/22/2022

Elevating Student Voices: APS students share with us their personal messages of encouragement filled with hope, inspiration and support.

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08/22/2022

Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack pays a visit to North High School, and some of the school’s ambassadors made her feel welcome with wonderful smiles and greetings on behalf of fellow students.

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Registration Now Open For Children's Choir Performance Program

08/19/2022

Registration is now open for the Summit Choral Society children's choir performance program (grades K-10). Children will experience learning through sequential development of musical skills with emphasis on music literacy and the development of a solid and healthy vocal technique.

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East Grad Awarded Ed Scholarship

08/19/2022

The University of Akron (UA) has selected Karley Scott as the 2022 recipient of its Harrington Scholarship, which provides full tuition coverage for an incoming education student

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Dance Floor in Lock 4

08/18/2022

Lock 4 is the site of a temporary dance floor installation, funded by a Knight Arts Challenge Akron Award and created by Dansbanal in collaboration with FRONT International.

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Learning More Every Day We Teach

08/18/2022

Part of coming back to school for faculty and staff involves professional development time to learn the latest in certain areas of teaching and learning before the start of classes.

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Another One in the Backpack

08/18/2022

Akron Public Schools, its partners and the Akron Zoo have again put together an exciting and fun couple of days for students and families at the zoo.

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08/18/2022

The harvest you see was picked yesterday for Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack by students at North High School from their community garden.

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Educators and More

08/17/2022

The Akron Public Schools District is looking to hire teachers, with about 60 spots open, as the district moves into the 2022-23 school year, said Angela Carter, the district’s recruitment and retention manager.

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Student Safety Every Day

08/17/2022

Akron Public Schools preparations for the return to class include a strong focus on campus security measures.

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The Vibe - Student Recordings at 91.3, Part 7

08/17/2022

These APS student profiles elevate student voices and give each learner an opportunity to talk about themselves, their chosen pathways and their hopes for the future.

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'Bustin' a Do' for Back-to-School

08/17/2022

At Beyond Expectations Barber College (BEBC) on Romig Road in Akron, things were hopping on Tuesday!

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Congratulations to Brad Savage

08/16/2022

The Triple-A radio conference "SummitFest" is the largest annual gathering of radio station program directors in the U.S. This year, Brad Savage was named the "2022 Triple-A Program Director of the Year."

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