Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Invitations are out for all local business to be part of a Partners in Education Advisory Board Meeting on February 13. This is an opportunity for local business and community leaders to come together to support student learning, career exploration, and workforce readiness within the Akron Central School district.
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The Akron Central School Board of Education is monitoring the developing New York State budget as they consider their 2026-2027 budget proposal.
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A dedicated team of 19 Akron residents—10 students and nine adults—traveled to the heart of La Saona in Baní, Dominican Republic, last week, with a singular mission: to serve. Representing a powerful alliance between the Akron Lady Lions, the Akron Lions Club, the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club, and the ACS Interact Club, this “Just Build It!” team spent 5 days revitalizing the Elizabeth Seton Nutrition Center. A Community in Need The Elizabeth Seton Nutrition Center sits in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in North America. In La Saona, a community of over 2,000 people, the struggle for survival is a
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The Akron Central School District has announced dates for Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents of children born between December 2, 2020 and December 1, 2021 are reminded that it is time to register their child for kindergarten. Dates for registration packet drop off are Monday through Monday, February 2nd through February 13, 2026, from 8am until 3pm. Completed registration packets may also be emailed or mailed in. If your child is already registered through our UPK program, there is no need to register again for Kindergarten. To receive a registration packet to register your child, or for
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Akron Central High School senior Whitley Koopman has been selected to perform with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference All-State Symphonic Band, one of the highest honors a high school musician can achieve in New York State. More than 6,500 students auditioned last spring for a coveted position in one of NYSSMA’s All-State vocal or instrumental ensembles; only 900 are chosen statewide. After several days of intensive rehearsals, Koopman will perform with the Conference All-State Symphonic Band at NYSSMA’s 84th Annual Winter Conference, held at the Eastman Theater in Rochester, New York, on December 7, 2025, at
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Morgan Tomporowski and Marissa Brege of the Varsity Lady Tiger Field Hockey Team set state records with the season that recently concluded. Morgan Tomporowski scored a state record 49 goals in a single season and has earned her a spot among the all-time best, tied with three others who have scored 49 goals in a season for a ranking of 10th place. Lacey Berghorn scored 45 in 2021 ranking her in 15th place. “Her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to finish under pressure powered the Akron offense all season long,” Coach Stone notes. Goalkeeper Marissa Brege, set a New York State
Read moreAkron Central Superintendent of Schools Andrea Kersten Taylor shared her 2025-2026 goals with the Board of Education during their November 5 meeting. Taylor indicated that the goals are designed to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) and are aligned to the Board of Education Goals and the Akron CSD 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.
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The udefeated in league and #1 seed Akron Varsity Field Hockey Team is headed into the playoffs. They will their first sectional playoff game Monday, November 3, against Eden, on the Alden High School turf field — game time is 6:00 p.m. This team has battled all season long with heart, grit, and teamwork — earning the top seed in the Class C playoff bracket and the chance to make another deep postseason run. All are invited to make plans to attend this game that promises to be competitive! “Wear your orange and black and support this team with some
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Due to Springville forfeiting the game, the Friday, October 24th, Akron Varsity football game against the Griffins has been canceled. But Tiger Spirit is STRONG! You are invited to come out to honor our senior players and cheerleaders at 5:30 PM on the football field. Ethan Robinson will give an encore rendition of the national anthem. Stay tuned for the Tigers’ post-season contests. Go Tigers!
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FIRE SAFETY WEEK – Akron Central Elementary School students participated in Fire Safety Week activities October 7-10, 2025. The District and those who had an opportunity to participate send a “Thank you” to the volunteers from the Akron and Newstead Fire Companies and Akron Ladies Auxiliary members who provided students with life lessons in fire prevention and safety. The Akron Fire Company once again brought its Fire Safety House and rescue truck to help with its demonstrations
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