APS honored members during the Jan. 22 school board meeting, where Garfield CLC students in the culinary arts program gifted each member a homemade cake.
More district news
APS Matters with Dr. Michael Robinson - This week, Dr. Robinson celebrates several school state priority status improvements.
3 in 30 - Check out this week's 3 in 30 - three APS news stories in 30 seconds!
Spring schedule change - Instructional improvement day has been changed from March 28 to April 8 to celebrate the Ohio solar eclipse visibility for the first time in 200 years.
Career opportunities at APS - APS is currently accepting applications for a special education teacher for the hearing impaired. Learn more.
Miller South eighth grader honored with proclamation
Steven Harris was awarded a proclamation for his dedication as a drummer to his church and for maintaining honor roll status and good citizenship.
More APS in the news
Feature Teacher at Portage Path CLC - Dr. Robinson visits first-grade teacher Ayuanna Ray’s classroom.
STEM High School students attend Vex Robotics Competition - Check out photos of students as they prepare to compete.
Garfield CLC’s Army JROTC hosted military ball -Cadets gathered at Guy’s Party Center to impress guests with their etiquette and good manners.
Dr. Erich Merkle, central office school psychologist, office of college access, Akron Public Schools
Recoloring the winter blues
As the end of January arrives, we are now in the throes of what many behavioral science experts consider the darkest and most depressing time of the year. While an occasional calamity day might lift the spirits with an unexpected day off, we also have to find ways to emotionally overcome the winter blues as Jack Frost nips at our noses. Committing ourselves to spending time accessing precious sunlight and exercise, ensuring we get enough sleep and recentering ourselves to mindfulness all can uplift us to trudge through the winter doldrums. A few more recommendations:
Free food distributions - Summit County Job and Family Services, the WIC office and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank are providing free food and infant formula Jan. 26 from 7:45-9:45 a.m. at Arlington Plaza and Feb. 16 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at The Remedy Church.
Free tax preparation - United Way of Summit & Medina is offering free appointments to help families prepare state and federal taxes. Learn more and schedule online or call 211.
Drive to Succeed Scholarship - APS students can apply for a chance to receive free driver training.
Fun things to do!
Youth Empowerment Summit - Attend the free event for students in grades 8-12 Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 750 White Pond Drive. Learn more.
Lunar New Year celebration - Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and see APS students perform Feb. 18 from 3:30-8 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. Purchase tickets here.
High school STEM Career Day - Students in grades 9-12 can network and learn directly from Goodyear associates Feb. 17 from 8 a.m.-noon at The University of Akron. Register today.
College Credit Plus information night - Learn about CCP options and talk to representatives from local universities and colleges Feb. 1 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at APS Sylvester Small Administration building, 10 N. Main St.
