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.
Appointments available at Voris CLC and King CLC for School-Based Health Centers
Voris CLC - Thursdays, March 23 - May 25 from 3-5:30 p.m.
King CLC - Mondays, March 27 - May 22 from 3-5:30 p.m.
After school and weekend health care is also available to anyone under age 18 in Ohio through Akron Children’s Quick Care Online. Open 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Attend the parade to celebrate the Buchtel Griffins men's basketball team 🎉
Firestone CLC choirs received superior ratings at the OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) District 6 Large Group competition. Congrats and good luck to all three choirs at state!
APS is one of the most culturally diverse districts in Ohio. Our students speak more than 50 different languages and 22% of students are either Asian, Latinx, Native American or multi-racial. Learn more about our students and the district through our Facts and Stats information.
Dr. Erich Merkle, Pupil Adjustment Program, Office of Special Education, Akron Public Schools
March 20–26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) - an annual week-long health observance that inspires conversation about the science of drug use and youth addiction. It's also a time for scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers and community partners to work together to advance the science surrounding prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our communities and nationwide. Learn more:
Pop-up food pantry distributions - Akron area residents who are in need of groceries can access one of the upcoming pop-up food pantries below:
March 25 - ASW Global from 10 a.m. - noon
March 27 - NEOMED from noon - 2 p.m.
FREE Easter trunk or treat event - Attend Just a Dad from Akron's FREE Easter trunk or treat event April 8 from 1-3 p.m. at Schlup Pucak Wilson Funeral Home (788 Kenmore Blvd.) FREE candy, activities and more! Open to the public. Learn more.
Fun things to do!
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.
Akron Zoo's Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt- Saturdays and Sundays, March 25-26, April 1-2 and April 8 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Tickets are $18.