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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
CLOSURE ALERT: *All APS schools will be closed and activities canceled Tuesday, January 22, 2019 due to inclement weather. *Please note: AECHS and STEM HS must follow the UA closing schedule and procedures. APS urges its students and families to exercise caution when traveling.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
10 years
Akron Public Schools will be CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015. NO school tomorrow at APS.
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Akron Public Schools
10 years
Akron Public Schools will be CLOSED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015. *Early College and STEM HS must follow the UA schedule
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
The @akronschools Board of Education has offered the job of superintendent to 55-year-old Christine Fowler-Mack, a graduate of East High School (CLC). Fowler-Mack, who is currently with Cleveland Metropolitan Schools, once taught in the Akron system.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
The loss of Yontami Jones @akronschools @APSathletics1 is significant. Past, present and future students gain from her inspiring leadership. Thank you, @MBeavenABJ for the coverage. @kenmoregarfield
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Thanks to @TeamLeBron_ @LJFamFoundation for hosting THOUSANDS of our kids and families @cedarpoint @akronschools
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
10 years
@a_sims8 Af what?
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
I Promise School officially opens @akronschools @LJFamFoundation
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
. @akronschools 8th grade student draws on experience from #COVID19 @LitchfieldCLC 's Takya Primus-Blackmon shares this with us today. @APSathletics1 @CCAofAkron
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
10 years
Akron Public Schools will be CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015. *Early College and STEM HS must follow the UA schedule
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
5 years
Education Evolving. Thanks to our partners @LJFamFoundation for working every day to create a new path in urban education. @IPROMISESchool @akronschools
@IPROMISESchool
I PROMISE School
5 years
2 years ago today, alongside our community, we announced that we would work to open a public school that could forever change the lives of our #IPROMISE families & change the mold of urban public education. Here we are today. 💪 #WeAreFamily #ThrowbackThursday
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
Are we having fun yet? Oh. I believe we are! @IPROMISESchool @akronschools
@IPROMISESchool
I PROMISE School
6 years
#WeAreFamily Fridays 🖤
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
5 years
Thank you, @LJFamFoundation for making a special delivery to our schools. Here's Santa at Barber CLC on Akron's east side. Gratitude from @akronschools for all you do.
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Akron Public Schools
7 years
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
8 years
WEATHER ALERT: All schools closed today, March 14th, due to weather. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Akron Public Schools
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Akron Public Schools
11 years
WEATHER ALERT: ALL APS schools CLOSED Monday, January 27th, 2014. Please stay tuned for futher news and weather alerts.
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Akron Public Schools
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Akron Public Schools
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Akron Public Schools
11 years
WEATHER ALERT: APS Schools CLOSED and activities CANCELLED today, February 18, 2014. Stay tuned for further news and updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
*All APS Schools and activities will be closed/canceled today, Thursday, December 14, 2017, due to inclement weather. *Akron Early College and NIHF STEM High School must follow the Univeristy of Akron weather policy and are exempt from this alert.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Grateful to @cavs @goodyear generous contribution to @akronschools for STEM education district wide! Thank you!
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Akron Public Schools
7 years
ALERT: All APS schools (including Akron Early College and STEM High School) are closed Monday, January 8, 2018 due to weather conditions. Please check for further updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
CLOSURE ALERT: APS school buildings will be closed tomorrow and there will be no remote learning, February 16, 2021 due to inclement weather. Please note that STEM High School and AECHS must follow the U of A schedule.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
WEATHER ALERT: All schools closed today, March 15th, due to weather. Stay tuned for further updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
11 years
#akronschools APS announces NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, January 28. REPEAT> APS CLOSED TUESDAY.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
#nationalwalkoutday @FirestoneCLC #akronschools More APS students expressing messages of hope and change. Firestone CLC.
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Akron Public Schools
10 years
All Akron Public Schools are closed today, January 12th, 2015. *Please note that Early College and STEM HS will follow the U of A schedule.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
APS: Principal Named for I Promise School
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Akron Public Schools
11 years
WEATHER ALERT - Schools closed Monday, January 6, 2014 due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for further updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
5 years
Community Leadership recognized. @akronschools Supt. David James to be honored @LeaderAkron with David A. Lieberth Award later this year. #akronschools @UnitedWaySummit @SummitEdInit @ConxusNEO @UAkron @GARFoundation @GPDGroup @MHJFoundation
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
CLOSURE ALERT: ALL Akron Public Schools will be closed and activities canceled Thursday, February 3, 2022 due to weather. Check social media for further updates. *NOTE: AEC HS and STEM HS follow the U of A closure policy. STAFF: Check with your supervisor and report as needed.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
11 years
WEATHER ALERT: APS schools CLOSED Wednesday, January 29, 2014 due to inclement weather. Please stay tuned for further news/weather updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
Students @STVMHS travel west (a bit) to pitch in at LeBron James' I Promise School @akronschools @APSathletics1 #gratitude
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Kudos to @AkronNorthHS student teacher. Fuentes is Seward Award winner #akronschools @akronschools @CCAofAkron @APSathletics1
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
Newly appointed Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack accepts the board’s contract offer. @akronschools
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
We are excited to share the division finalists for 2020 teacher of the year throughout this week. Congratulations to these elementary school finalists!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
WEATHER ALERT: 5 schools will be closed Tuesday, September 4, 2018 due to excessive heat. The following schools will be closed tomorrow: North High School Ellet High School Firestone Park Elementary Pfeiffer Elementary Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Teacher of the Year from #akronschools also top teacher in Summit County. @FirestoneCLC @APSathletics1 @akronschools
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
9 years
CANCELED: All Akron Public Schools after school activities and programs are canceled today, Tuesday, February 16th.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
8 years
CLOSED. APS Closed Tuesday, January 10, 2017 due to freezing rain. #akronschools @APSathletics1 @akronschools
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
10 years
Akron Public Schools will be CLOSED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015. *Early College and STEM HS must follow the UA schedule
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
9 years
CLOSING ALERT: All Akron Public Schools are closed today, Tuesday, February 16th.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
Our Congratulations to @1040Sports Chris Livingston for being selected as Gatorade (Ohio) Player of the year in basketball. Great news! He has one more year @1040Griffs . Imagine!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Thanks to the incredibly hard work @akronschools , the first 900 #COVID vaccinations were delivered today without a hitch.  With military-like precision, APS and Akron Children's Hospital worked together and vaccinated almost 1,000 people in about six hours.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
The Documentary. #IPROMISE @IPROMISESchool @akronschools is a real look inside and out. It's on @Quibi
@IPROMISESchool
I PROMISE School
5 years
Our Journey. Our Kids. Our PROMISE. Our Story on @Quibi .
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
WEATHER ALERT: *All APS schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, January 30 & 31, 2019 due to extreme weather conditions. Please check our social media and for further updates. *Please note that AECHS and STEM HS must follow the UA closing schedule.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
First Class with @LJFamFoundation as @akronschools has orientation for I Promise School. #akronschools is grateful for @KingJames generosity and ongoing support. Thanks, too, @Theresa_Cottom @ohiodotcom for the coverage.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Early morning, surprise celebration for @akronschools Supt. David James. Community says thank you #akronschools for his continuing leadership @AkronOhioMayor @AkronCouncil @UnitedWaySummit
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Our Teacher of the Year, just selected tonight. @akronschools congratulates Maggie Oliver, Helen Arnold CLC. #akronschools @APSathletics1 @CCAofAkron
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
5 years
Thanks @SenSherrodBrown from #akronschools for the visit @IPROMISESchool @akronschools . Much gratitude for your support of public education.
@CCAofAkron
College & Career Academies of Akron
5 years
US Senator @SenSherrodBrown stopped by APS to learn about the difference we’re making in education...from community partners in @CCAofAkron to college access programs and the wrap around supports offered at IPS. @akronschools @FordNGL #MyFutureStartsHere
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Visit from The Roo from the U. @uakron . College Awareness at Sam Salem CLC @akronschools #akronschools
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Middle School Awesome-ness @akronschools #akronschools @1040Griffs . Business Professionals on their way up! @SummitEdInit @UnitedWaySummit
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
Do you know how to win? Our @akronschools female athletes do @AkronNorthVikes and @1040Griffs . Last night's game had this special moment in the fourth quarter.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
CLOSURE ALERT: Due to inclement weather and traffic patterns, ALL Akron Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 19, 2022. *NOTE that Akron Early College and STEM High School must follow the U of A schedule and closure policy. Check our social media for further updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Akron Public Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
APS: The I Promise School
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
Firestone student actress heading to NYC @JimmyAwards following @dazzleawardsCLE . Kudos to Reyna Moran @akronschools Thanks to @KerryClawsonABJ @ohiodotcom for the coverage!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Career Minded DECA students move up in statewide competition. @APSathletics1 @akronschools Might make nationals! @AkronNorthHS and East CLC.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
. @FirestoneCLC alum selected by @browns . @akronschools sends congratulations to @Fair_75 and best of luck on the O Line! #akronschools @WEWS
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
Donation from @RevereLocal to @akronschools Forest Hill CLC will be paid forward. #akronschools grateful for the generous Revere students. @UnitedWaySummit @SummitEdInit
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge Winner - Scholarly Connections (Buchtel CLC) Dylan West, a junior in the Global & Industry Design Academy at Buchtel CLC ( Miss Whitmore-Instructor) was selected as a finalist out of 600+ northeast Ohio high school elevator pitch entries!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
8 years
No School at Ellet Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Fire and smoke cleanup needs more time following weekend $100k fire.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
. @akronschools board votes in favor of 100% online learning to begin the #akronschools year. @CCAofAkron @APSathletics1 More details will be forthcoming at as they emerge.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Damarcus Shows His Teacher that the Beat Goes On Nathaniel D. Duvuvuei, Music Teacher at Forest Hill and Robinson CLC, says that Cumbian beats from Columbia are Damarcus' thing. Give it a watch and listen! #akronschools @akronschools @ForestHillCLC
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
ALERT: APS schools will be closed today, 12/1/20, due to weather. A snow/calamity day during remote learning is identical during in-person learning—students/teachers have the day off. No remote learning and no meals distributed. *STEM HS and AECHS will follow Akron U's schedule
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Thank you to all of the @akronschools #teachers going above&beyond to serve students during these challenging times. Our friends @Honored want to hear about how a teacher has helped you&your family with #DistanceLearning . Tell their story at . @CCAofAkron
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
11 years
WEATHER ALERT - Schools closed Tuesday, January 7, 2014 due to inclement weather. Staff are NOT to come in unless contacted.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
An unmatched achievement. @NIHFHS student excels in a historic way. @akronschools #akronschools @SummitEdInit @UnitedWaySummit
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
The journey. The mission. IPS @APS !
@IPROMISESchool
I PROMISE School
6 years
We consider it a privilege and an honor to educate our students and spend time with our families. As we prepare to grow, it takes a special person, and a special group of people, to take on this life-changing journey with us …
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
2 years
First time in @akronschools history that we are sending not just one team to the final elimination round for the Vex World Robotics Championship… we have SIX teams in the division finals. Three from STEM and three from Firestone!!!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
10 years
ALL Akron Public Schools are closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th, 2015. Please stay tuned to http://t.co/G96RKC3PEO for further updates.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
1 year
With great appreciation of @AkronOhioMayor for planning a parade to honor @AkronBuchtelBK this weekend!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Congrats to this year's building teachers of the year! Today, we are sharing the teachers who won in the Kenmore-Garfield cluster. Winners from the other clusters will be announced throughout the week!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
6 years
WEATHER ALERT: 7 schools will be closed Tuesday, September 4, 2018 due to excessive heat. Kenmore-Garfield High School Essex Early Learning Center North High School Ellet High School Firestone Park Elementary Pfeiffer Elementary Miller South School VPA
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Congratulations to these secondary school finalists for Teacher of the Year 2020!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
2 years
Outstanding in the classroom @akronschools and on the field of play. Recognizing @AkronNorthVikes @AKBuchtelGriffs @ElletSports @FirestoneCLC for winning at both.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
Snow Day for @akronschools TUESDAY, January 18, 2022. Road and sidewalk conditions compromise travel to and from school. No school, 1/18/22. @CCAofAkron @APSathletics1
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
College & Career Academies of @akronschools #akronschools forms partnerships with @KentState to transform the high school experience @FirestoneCLC
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
I Promise @LJFamFoundation feature @akronschools kids in new commerical. Thanks @KarenFarkas @clevelanddotcom for the news! @APSathletics1 #akronschools WhatAGreatStory.....
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
2 years
@SITG_Network and @akronschools thank Browns QB @JoshDobbs5_ for spending time with students today @1040Griffs @80eastclc on a very special day for both schools. Buchtel has new turf; East an attendance incentive room both courtesy of the @Browns ! #Gratitude
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Grateful @akronschools @APSathletics1 for LeBrons' off-the-court contributions #akronschools . @LJFamFoundation Don't just dribble!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Students Rally in Support of Classmate @APSathletics1 @akronschools . Prayers, fundraising and more boost Ryan Hayes and his family. @FirestoneCLC
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
A Mission Fit for 'The King'. LeBron James comments on new I Promise School @akronschools @APSathletics1 #akronschools Thanks @MRidenourABJ @ohiodotcom
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Statewide leadership for Superintendent David James. Thanks @AkronOhioMayor for the mention!
@AkronOhioMayor
Mayor Shammas Malik
7 years
Congrats to APS Superintendent, David James, for being installed as 48th President of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
For @akronschools students needing internet access. An offer from @GetSpectrum
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Akron Public Schools
3 years
Thanks to a generous donation from @BrownsGiveBack and @SITG_Network , NIHF STEM High School freshman Garrett Hoag presented this Odell Beckham Jr. jersey to Kenmore-Garfield High School coach Kemp Boyd for helping him understand the importance of strong school attendance! @Browns
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
This is getting exciting over here @akronschools #akronschools . Our students will actually be on campus thanks to this partnership. College & Career Academies working with Kent State @FirestoneCLC
@ksunews
Kent State News
7 years
Kent State and Akron Public Schools Become Partners for New College and Career Academies at Firestone Community Learning Center:
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
5 years
More than a coach. More than a teacher. Joe Yost is a treasure to all of Akron, but nowhere more than @EHSorangemen @akronschools @APSathletics1 . A very special evening with many, many friends and students. @LingerRon
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
APS: Selects Teacher of the Year
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
4 years
Thank you, @AkronOhioMayor for recognizing Laura Kepler @akronschools . Tireless. Dedicated to our families and the children of our community. Kudos, Laura! #akronschools @APSathletics1 @CCAofAkron
@AkronOhioMayor
Mayor Shammas Malik
4 years
Today, we are highlighting Laura Kepler. Laura is the director of nutrition at @AkronPublic . She has been overseeing the distribution of meals to feed thousands of Akron's kids every weekday during the outbreak. So far, Laura has managed the dispensing of over 104,000 meals!
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
5 years
Kudos from @akronschools to Poonam Biswa #akronschools ! Terrific work; making a difference for our community.
@CCAofAkron
College & Career Academies of Akron
5 years
Congratulations to @AkronNorthHS student, Poonam Biswa, for wining the FCCLA state award for her project "Increasing car seat safety and usage with preschool children." Shout out to Mrs. Baker and @AkronChildrens for mentoring Poonam on her project. @akronschools @FordNGL
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Akron Public Schools
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Akron Public Schools
3 years
Teamwork makes us stronger @akronschools
@EllenMcW
Ellen McWilliams
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Akron Public Schools supporting our LGBTQ+ students, families and employees! #akronpride #akronpridefestival
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Teamwork in problem solving. Make a robot to help! @VEXRobotics @FirestoneCLC @APSathletics1 @akronschools Thanks @ohiodotcom for the coverage of the VEX tournament for NEO.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
7 years
Cleveland Orchestra @CleveOrchestra graces the stage @FirestoneCLC @akronschools for a tribute #MLK Thanks @ohiodotcom for the coverage.
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@akronschools
Akron Public Schools
3 years
Black History Month recognizes two women of leadership in Akron....in a very visible way outside City Hall @AkronOhioMayor . @ChrisFowlerMack and the city's Deputy Chief of Staff Tamiyka Rose share a place of honor @downtownakron .
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