Community
At Akron Public Schools, we proudly partner with many colleges, universities, businesses, community organizations and the greater Akron community to prepare each APS student for success in his or her pathway – from the College and Career Academies of Akron to advanced programs and enriching opportunities, we come together as a community for our students!
District Spotlight
The greater Akron community partners with our district to create opportunities that support our students’ interests and propel careers – and APS students return that investment full-stride into our community and the world around us!
D’Essence Jackson Prepares for Keynote Speech
D’Essence Jackson is a proud Akron Public Schools 2022 Buchtel CLC graduate and a dedicated leader. From freshman to senior year, she served as a student board member, showcasing her commitment to her community. Now, she is excelling as a pre-med student at the esteemed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her passion for […]
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LaMonica Davis, a Dedicated and Successful School Leader
LaMonica Davis, an educator with more than 30 years of experience, has been named Akron Public Schools inaugural Principal of the Year. Her remarkable journey in education has spanned decades, but it’s the last 10 years that have truly defined her legacy. A Fitting Honoree Akron Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson expressed his admiration […]
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Investing in Our Community
APS is committed to operational transparency and encourages open dialogue with our community so we can understand your needs and priorities in order to best invest in them. As one of the largest employers in Akron, being responsible stewards of our finances impacts the quality of our schools and the education we provide – it also has a huge impact on our community as a whole!
In Ohio, K-12 education is a shared responsibility with schools funded through a combination of state and local resources. This hybrid funding model helps to reduce the financial burden for Akron taxpayers by bridging funding gaps to ensure educational opportunities, programs and resources meet the diverse needs of our students. Akron Public Schools is also receiving $149.3 million in ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds, which are being spent in three focused areas: scholars, schools and families.
We All Have an Important Role
Parents and guardians play an essential role in ensuring our students receive the quality education they deserve. Providing families and students with the resources they need to reduce absenteeism and make positive strides in their educational journey is a crucial part of this.
Get Involved!
Our dedicated community members help guide our mission to become the number one urban school system in the United States. Interested in volunteer opportunities? Or want to partner with our district to help offer additional opportunities for our students? We encourage you to reach out to us today!
Renting Space in a CLC
Akron Public Schools (APS) and our community share in the use of our more than three dozen community learning centers (CLCs), by virtue of a cooperative agreement between the school district and the City of Akron. Each year, thousands of our friends and neighbors around Akron call upon us to assist them in reserving space for an activity or a meeting in one of our CLCs. Whether in an elementary, middle or high school, APS is pleased to offer our facilities to community groups and individuals for a facility use fee.
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education has developed specific guidelines that govern our facility rental program Building and CLC Rental Procedures.
If you have questions about CLC rentals, please contact Nina Biscan at nbiscan@apslearns.org or 330.761.2806.
