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Akron Central maintains single point of entry

August 25, 2022December 25, 2022 2 min read

Akron Central School will maintain its single point of entry to the building for the new school year beginning September 6, 2022, the opening day of school for 2022-23. The Board of Education and the Safety Committee have implemented a system for visitors to the District between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. School Security Officers (SSO) will continue to facilitate the program.

McCabe releases updated COVID-19 guidelines for ‘Back to School’

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 2 min read

This afternoon, Akron Central School Superintendent of Schools, Patrick McCabe released information and links to information relative to the New York Department of Health and New York State Education Department updated the COVID-19 Guidance for Schools based on the CDC’s most recent operational guidance for schools, as released August 22.

Board of Education meeting cannot be live streamed August 17

August 17, 2022September 2, 2022 0 min read

Due to an unforeseen weather-related internet outage, tonight’s Akron Central Board of Education Meeting will not be live streamed. The meeting will be posted as soon as possible to the Akron CSD YouTube Channel. The District apologizes for this inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.

Akron Central investigating ‘no immediate threat of harm’

May 31, 2022June 30, 2022 1 min read

Akron Central School notified families and staff Tuesday afternoon that the school administration and trained counselors are currently working with the Akron Police Department to investigate an allegation that a middle school student made a threat of violence toward the school The notification stated that information gathered during this investigation indicates that there is no immediate threat of harm to the school community and Akron students are safe. “We intend to dismiss school at the normal time today and will continue to have additional police presence as a precautionary measure. Parents who wish to pick their children up may do

Akron Central School voters pass budget, bus proposition

May 17, 2022May 27, 2022 0 min read

Elect Cayea, Allen, Pingitore to Board of Education Akron Central School District voters adopted a 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $34,730,650 on Tuesday by a vote of 494 Yes to 119 No. The proposed budget represents an overall increase of $2,133,549.00 over the current budget, however projections are that the tax rate per thousand of assessed valuation will go down for all taxpayers. Voters also approved a proposition to purchase buses by a vote of 507 Yes and 95 No. Incumbent, Heather Cayea was re-elected to the Board for another three year term with 426 votes. Ryan Allen won

ACS District residents invited to bring diapers and baby wipes on Tuesday

May 16, 2022May 17, 2022 0 min read

Akron Central School District residents coming to the District Budget Vote, Art Show, and/or Elementary Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 are invited to consider donating diapers or baby wipes for the families in Buffalo who have been negatively impacted by the tragic event that took place on Saturday.

Two residents declare ‘write-in’ candidacy for Board of Education

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read

Two Akron Central School District residents have announced “write-in” campaigns for Board of Education seats in next week’s election. Steven Tedesco and Josh Garverick spoke during public comment time at Tuesday’s Board of Education, citing their reasons they decided to run.

Three seeking election to Board of Education

May 5, 2022May 12, 2022 7 min read

A $34,730,650.00 proposed 2022-2023 Akron Central School budget and candidates for three Board of Education seats will be presented at a public hearing on May 10, and will come before district voters on May 17, 2022

Cabaret concerts have ‘Pop goes the Movies’ theme

March 24, 2022April 29, 2022 2 min read

Akron Central Music Department is excited to present the 2022 “Pop Goes the Movies” themed concerts on April 2, 2022. It was April of 2019 when the they last presented their Cabaret Concerts for friends and family in the school’s performance gymnasium. With pandemic restrictions lifted, the popular concerts return as the gymnasium is transformed into a nightclub with the glamour of Hollywood with lights, round tables, beverages and snacks. The event will be a soundtrack of theatrical favorites and pop music.

Akron Central joins other districts in asking Governor to change COVID-related restrictions

February 17, 2022February 23, 2022 3 min read

Akron Central School Board members expressed support of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendent’s Association request to New York Governor Hochul “to move schools from the emergency phase of COVID-19 to a new phase when the presence of a virus no longer disrupts the normal operations of our schools,” during their Board meeting on February 9.