Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 

• Nov. 23-24 - Thanksgiving break (NO SCHOOL)
• Nov. 27 - Parent- teacher conferences (NO SCHOOL)
• Dec. 1 - Open enrollment deadline for specialty schools/ programs (4:30 p.m.)
• Dec. 1 - Open enrollment early notification deadline for high schools (4:30 p.m.)
• Dec. 4 - Grand Finale of the Expressions of Kindness Poetry Project
• Dec. 7-15 - Hanukkah
• Dec. 18-21- High school exams
• Dec. 21 - End of second grading period
• Dec. 22-Jan. 8 - Winter break (NO SCHOOL)

• More upcoming dates 

• 2023-24 school calendar

Be all that you want to be!

Open enrollment for 2024-25

The first open enrollment deadlines are just a few weeks away! The long holiday weekend is a great time to submit your student’s application. Application deadlines are:

Application deadlines are as follows:

• Dec. 1 - Specialty schools/programs
• Dec. 1 - High school students who wish to be notified of their placements by Dec. 22.
• Jan. 15 - General open enrollment for elementary, middle and high school students.

Learn more and apply today!

Be innovative!

Check out the video below to learn more about NIHF STEM Middle School. Open enroll today!

More district news

• Job opportunities at APS - Now accepting applications for a family consumer science instructor. Learn more and see all career opportunities. 
• Ohio Public Education Appreciation Week Nov. 13-17 - Learn more about the importance of public education in Ohio. 
• APS Matters with Dr. Michael Robinson - This week, Dr. Robinson showcases the newly opened Crouse CLC Community Closet.
• Scholar Athletes of the Month - Check out the students in October’s roster!
• 3 in 30 - Check out this week's 3 in 30 - three APS news stories in 30 seconds!

Feature Teacher at Legget CLC  

Learn more about first-grade teacher Amy Zarembka and all the ways she helps her students excel. 

Student Voices

APS high school athletes attended the Locker Room Leadership Experience Symposium.

Students at Litchfield CLC gave feedback on the CCAA Middle School Student Voice and Student Agency draft document.

More than 40 students from eight high schools attended the Student Impact Xperience Nov. 10.

Dr. Erich Merkle, pupil adjustment program, office of special education, Akron Public Schools

As the Thanksgiving holidays approach next week, many of us start to think about going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house. Unfortunately, holiday travel with our families can be very stressful, especially if your child has sensory issues, autism, anxiety or other special considerations. Our colleagues at Nationwide Children's On Our Sleeves remind us to plan ahead and offer 24 tips for traveling and how best to enjoy the ride - whether by plane, car or just across town.

• Nationwide Children's: 24 Tips for Traveling with Children

Community resources

• Winter Crisis/HEAP - Eligible Ohioans can apply to this program which offers up to $175 toward utility services. Learn more.
• Free Thanksgiving meal - Annunciation Akron Greek Orthodox Church is offering to-go dinners Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn more.
• Feed the 500 - Attend the Nov. 18 event from noon-3 p.m. at the Remedy Church featuring vendors, a pantry and giveaways.
• Transgender Awareness Week - Celebrate the week by reviewing credible resources about community, language, issues, stories and actions.
• Support ArtSparks - Learn more about our partner in elementary education. 

Fun things to do!

• Dracula at Firestone Theatre - See the retelling of this iconic story Nov. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets.
• Project GRAD Akron’s Breakfast and Education Fun with Santa - Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.-noon. Learn more.
• Grand Finale of the Expressions of Kindness Poetry Project - See student finalists read original poems on kindness and more Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre.
• Wild Lights at Akron Zoo - See the zoo decorated with displays and more than one million lights Nov. 23-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-23 and 26-29 from 5-9 p.m. Purchase tickets.

General resources

• APS district website
• APS resources
• Home Access Center
• Inclement Weather Procedures
• Akron Summit County Library
• Get 2 School/Stay in the Game
• Ohio Department of Education
• Summit County Public Health
• United Way 2-1-1 Resource Referral
• Akron After School
• Street card

Forms and downloads

• Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form

Mental health services 

• APS district counselors
• APS district psychologists
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• NAMI Summit County mental health services
• Red Oak Behavioral Health
• Minority Behavioral Health Group 

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