Akron Central School Archives

Akron Cheerleaders awarded Sportsmanship Award

February 15, 2024February 24, 2024 1 min read

Akron Central’s competition cheerleading squad completed a busy schedule with honors during the first week of February. They attended the Attica Winter Wonderland Classic on Sunday, February 4 where the team had zero deductions (Hit Zero) for the first time this season and finished 2nd in their division. The stunt group of Madelyn Monkelbaan, Olivia Asmus, Amelia Ewing and Morgan Maggiore took a second place finish in the stunt-off. The team took the mat again on Wednesday, February 7, this time up in Newfane for the Niagara Orleans All League Competition. The squad again Hit Zero and finished 2nd overall

Akron Central’s concerns over educational funding and mandates shared during Lobby Day in Albany

February 15, 2024February 23, 2024 2 min read

It is said, that if you want to become an instrument of change, gather people in your community and host a regular conversation. That was the goal on Wednesday, February 7, as Akron School Board President Erik Polkowski joined a coalition of fourteen other area school board representatives in Albany. The Erie County Association of School Boards (ECASB) delegation joined other NYS school board members and districts as a part of the New York State School Board Associations (NYSSBA) Lobby Day. This day is an annual event where school boards are encouraged to go to the state capital to meet

New Superintendent of Schools sworn in at ACS

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 0 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education members officially appointed Andrea Kersten the new Superintendent of Schools for the District during their meeting Wednesday, January 24. Ms. Kersten took the oath of office and was congratulated by family members and the Board of Education. Full story in the February 1, 2024 issue.

New elective proposed at Akron Central

January 11, 2024January 18, 2024 4 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education members heard a proposal for a new course for students beginning with the Spring semester during their December 20 meeting.

Akron Central cancels activities after noon Saturday

January 9, 2024January 18, 2024 0 min read

Due to the predicted severe winter storm, Akron Central School is canceling all activities starting at noon on Saturday, January 13 through Monday, January 15.

Scholastic Bowl Competition set to begin January 4

January 4, 2024January 24, 2024 2 min read

“What martial arts name means ‘gentle way’?” That is just one example of the quiz-show challenge questions that teased students on the morning announcements at Akron High School as Scholastic Bowl Coach Mr. David Meli was putting his team together for the 2024 Scholastic Bowl. The team participates in two leagues.

Akron Field Hockey Team earns Section VI Championship

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 0 min read

A single goal in the opening seconds of the Akron – Medina matchup for the Section VI Championship on Wednesday night proved the winner for Akron. The remainder of the game saw significant defense as the two teams kept pressure high.

#OneAkron is theme for new school year

September 14, 2023January 5, 2024 1 min read

#OneAkron, a theme designated for the new 2023-24 academic school year, was clear and present at the opening of Akron Central School last week. While Akron School’s five music teachers performed a rousing instrumental rendition of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” faculty and staff members gathered in the Edward Allen Auditorium on Friday, September 1, for the start of the first of two jam-packed Superintendent’s Conference Days. Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mrs.Andrea Kersten, welcomed back those employees who enjoyed a summer recess and thanked those staff members who had been active all summer long preparing for the new schoolyear. She

Child Find process helps refer students with disabilities

August 10, 2023August 18, 2023 0 min read

Child Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening and evaluation designed to locate, identify, and refer as early as possible young children with disabilities and their families who are in need of an Early Intervention Program or Pre-school Special Education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Polkowski elected Akron Central School Board president

July 13, 2023August 4, 2023 10 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, July 5. New Board members Joe Cena and Stephanie Coffta, elected during the annual meeting in May were sworn in, and the board held an election of officers. Erik Polkowski was elected as President and Philip Kenline was elected Vice-President.

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