Enrolled APS students in grades pre-K-12 can explore, create, design and learn with a variety of half- and full-day camps and programs this summer. Breakfast and lunch are included for select camps.
Blueprint for Excellence strategic plan meetings - The next meetings to discuss key cornerstones of the plan take place May 29 from 2-4 p.m. and May 20 from 3-4 p.m. to discuss key cornerstones of the plan. Learn more.
The Summer Youth Employment Program - Students ages 16-18 can earn up to $2,400 this summer while gaining real-world work experience in meaningful positions. Learn more and apply today.
Career opportunities at APS - APS is currently accepting applications for a family and consumer science teacher at I Promise School for the 2024-25 school year.
APS Matters with Dr. Michael Robinson - This week, Dr. Robinson talks about the grand opening of APS’s fifth family resource center at Hyre CLC.
3 in 30 - Check out this week's 3 in 30 - three APS news stories in 30 seconds!
Ellet CLC Marine Corps JROTC win first place overall
The cadets beat eight other schools at the Ellet Invitation drill, rifle, physical fitness and academics meet April 20.
More APS in the news
Executive Board of the Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA) awards two APS Employees- Chris Sweeney earned the F. Peter Gross Best Practices award for exemplary professional practices and Nichole Wirtzberger earned the Intern Supervisor of the Year award.
APS schools ranked high in top U.S. high schools list - See why U.S. news ranked Akron STEM High School and Firestone CLC among the best in the nation.
Feature Teacher at Harris-Jackson CLC Annex - Dr. Robinson meets with ELP teacher Kelly Krebs to award her hard work.
Dr. Erich Merkle, central office school psychologist, office of college access, Akron Public Schools
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
How are you really doing today? With May arriving, this is a critical question to ask as we acknowledge National Mental Health Awareness Month. It represents a time to remember the importance of checking in with ourselves and those in our social circles to consider behavioral and mental health. Approximately one in five suffer from some form of mental illness, which is complicated by the innumerable life stressors we all face, including ongoing recovery from the COVID pandemic and disruptions across the world these days. During May and every day, take time for yourself and offer compassion, grace and permission to know it is also okay not to be okay. Let's take a few minutes to learn more about mental health and finding support. Healing is possible.
Freedom Taillight Project - A taillight replacement event will be held May 11 from noon-5 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts (1308 Vernon Odom Blvd.) with free food, music and drinks.
Three ways to beat allergy season - See Akron Children's quick tips for handling allergy season this spring.
School Health Summer Wellness Days - Students can get their yearly checkup, sports and employment physicals, immunizations or discuss healthcare concerns. View dates and locations here. Call 330.543.7242 to make an appointment.
Property Tax Assistance - Summit County residents may be eligible for property tax assistance if their property tax is separate from their mortgage, their household income is below 200% federal poverty guidelines and their property taxes are past due. To apply for assistance, make an appointment here.
Fun things to do!
Cleveland Dance Fest - Attend the free event at the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s main auditorium May 3-4 to see Northeast Ohio’s leading dance companies perform.
May Festival of the Arts - Join APS May 14 at the Akron Civic Theatre to listen to jazz ensembles, stroll through an art gallery showcasing student works and attend student performances. Admission to performances is $5 for adults and $4 for scholars.
Love for Literacy Art Show - Shannon Turick’s students in grades 10-11 worked with artist Julie Hogarth to create artwork around books they selected. View the finished paintings May 16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Buchtel CLC.
Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza celebration - The opening celebration of the new plaza will be held May 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 37 N. High St. and corresponds with the 173rd anniversary of Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” speech.
