Kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is open. Our free, all-day kindergarten classes provide a nurturing, welcoming and high-quality learning environment at 31 elementary schools throughout the city.
Attend the district-wide kindergarten open house Thursday, March 30 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. to meet teachers, tour your student's school, visit classrooms and enroll your child — all in one evening! Find your student's school and learn more about enrollment.
Pfeiffer Elementary teacher recognized as Cleveland Cavaliers March Teacher of the Month
Fourth grade Pfeiffer Elementary teacher Dan Himmelright was recognized by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the March Teacher of the Month during the March 4 game. Thank you for your dedication to our students!
One APS school bus cost roughly $100,000 and each is built to safety standards overseen by the Ohio Highway Patrol. Learn more about APS transportation services.
Dr. Erich Merkle, Pupil Adjustment Program, Office of Special Education, Akron Public Schools
Two key parts of physical self-care are restorative sleep and maintaining regular sleep cycles. This weekend we spring ahead, losing an hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time arrives. This change can cause disruptions to our sleep and energy for several weeks. Learn more about the importance of sleep and how to support healthy sleep hygiene.
Community resources
Medicaid policy changes - The "continuous coverage" Medicaid policy is ending March 31. Changes to the policy may impact family and student coverage. Learn more about potential changes, how it impacts eligibility and tips to maintain coverage.
Tips to help teens struggling with negative thoughts - There are many voices fighting for students' attention. Parents/guardians can help their teens combat negative thoughts with these tips from Akron Children's Hospital.
Akron Book Fest - March 11 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Akron Main Library (60 S. High St). Connect with area authors, get FREE books, learn more about the publishing process and more! The event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
Ballet Excel Ohio: Hansel and Gretel - March 11-12 at 2 p.m. at Akron Civic Theatre. Ticket prices vary.
Firestone CLC's production of "Tuck Everlasting" - March 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary.
