Monthly Newsletter

Thursday, May 1, 2025

 

The School year is coming to a close and with that, we are very excited about the year it was. Our seniors celebrated prom on May 3rd 2025 which was held at Steel Academy. Also, our seniors will be enjoying a chaperoned trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park located in Sandusky Ohio on May 16th. Last but not least, the seniors will be having their graduation ceremony on May 21st at The Akron Public library in downtown Akron at 5:30pm. Recently, we were lucky enough to host this year's Amazing Shake Competition. The Amazing Shake Competition showcases some of the brightest students from our EEG schools.  Inclosing, we are proud of all of our students and wish them a safe and happy future. And for those that are returning, we can't wait for them when they get back!!!

Mrs. Simmons

Featured Staff Members

 

Mrs. Good

Mrs. Good has been teaching for several years. Here At Akron Career Tech High School, she teaches biology, physical & environmental science, health, and gym. Mrs. Good said that she believes in the positive potential of Akron Career Tech and also said that if students be logical while achieving their goals, the sky is the limit. 

Mr. Masters has been teaching for over 16 years.

Mr. Masters

His career has afforded him opportunities to teach at Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University, two STEM schools and more. Here at Akron Career Tech, he is our Intervention Specialist (IP teacher). He believe that being able to implement new programs here at Akron Career Tech is the most important and best thing for the school and its students.

A short conversation with our Dean Mr. Cooper and Media Arts student Niy

A short conversation our Office Manager Mr.Sibley & Media Arts Student Ty

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Monthly Newsletter For April 2025

It's been a long cold winter and we here at Akron Career Tech are excited about the spring season and all that comes with it. Of-course were excited about the possibility of warmer weather and longer days but were really excited about all of the positive possibilities. Last month we celebrated Women History Month by acknowledging some impactful women of the past and present. This month our students are currently working to complete their state testing. We're excited to be hosting the 2025 Amazing Shake State Competition on Thursday May 8th. Starting April 30th and through out May we will be partnering with OSU Extensions to provide our students with a financial literacy program called "Real Money Real World". Lastly, spring break begins April 18th-April 27th with Students returning April 28th.

Principal 

Mrs. Simmons

Featured Podcast 

 Spotlight Of The Month

Our previous security guard is no longer with Knights Protective Services inc. (which is the company that we get our security guard services from). As a result, Tylund Williams is now our number one security guard here at Akron Career Tech. He's been here off and on, since the beginning of the new year/semester. Some of his favorite things to do is to visit the gun range, take one tank trips and listen to good music. He said that the number one thing about being here at Akron Career Tech is being able to interact and build a safe environment with the students and staff.

Featured Staff Member

One of the hardest working individuals here at

Mr. Sibley

Akron Career Tech is Savion Sibley our Admission Specialist. As the school's Admission Specialist, Savon's primary responsibility is to take care of the school's enrollment needs and issues. Also, he's responsible for ordering much needed supplies that the school needs to operate successfully everyday. He enjoys coaching football and basketball as well as being church supervisor for his local church. One of his favorite sayings in regards to Akron Career Tech is "It's never a dull moment. To get in contact with Savion for any reason email him at ssibley@AkronCareerTechedu.org

Celebrating Women History Month

Comments From A Few Students

In the month of March A.C.T celebrated Women History Month and the Woman Suffrage Movement. 9th grade also watched a movie called "Till" by Chinonye Chukwu in which they learned about how a suffering mother overcame with losing her son to a brutal beating and dumped into a river and sent back to her in a box and how she used her connections in the NAACP to speak out about her son. They were also taught about some women who participated in the women rights movement like Elizabeth Cady Stone, Mamie till-Mobily, Harriet Tubman, Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone, Sojourner Truth and Alice Paul. Not only did they learn about them they learned about women that made a difference in the Akron area such a Judy Resnick who was the fourth women to fly to space or Kani Hightower who is the first black judge of summit county's domestic relations court. We apricate these woman and so many more for their hard work and dedication

Jacari Adams

We talked about The Women's Suffrage Movement. Judith Resnik graduated from Firestone High School and died after the spaceship Challenger exploded shortly after take off. Mammy Till wanted people to see what happened to her son Emitt Till. Sojourner Truth said a powerful speech "Ain't I A Women" in Akron Ohio. We also talked about Harriet Tubman who freed the slaves using the under ground railroad. 

Kyrell Smith

Here at ACT during the month of March we talked about women and their history and how they fought for their rights over the years. We also learned about many fantastic women like Mrs. Ida B Wells, Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone and Sojourner Truth and their importance to women's history month and their contributions to this month. There are many other amazing women who we talked about and many others who fought for their rights so they can be equal to men. 

Keyon Bais

February & March 2025

As we look forward to yet another fun filled and successful month here at Akron Career Tech High school, I would like to take the time to highlight some of the great things that took place here during the month of February. First I would like to thank our staff and students for buckling down during this month's testing. Their collective efforts made everything run smoothly. Also, I would like to thank all of the staff that assisted with helping the CNA (certified nurses assistant) students to get their certification for this year. We are so proud of these eleven students. Some have already put their certification to work by obtaining employment in the field. As you know, February is the year's shortest month but offers so many things to do and observe. Here at Akron Career Tech High School we acknowledged this year's Valentine's Day with an "end of the day" celebration filled with Valentine themed snacks and goodies.

Last but not least, February is also Black History Month. We kicked Black History Month off by starting a Black History "Wall of Fame". Students were encouraged to look up information regarding influential African Americans and their many contributions that

ultimately helped shape this country. Our Media Arts Class took this past month to put together a (school wide) production called A Black History Month Celebration Podcast which  can been seen on this blogsite. And to end the month with a bang! We had The BLUE Group of Minority Behavior Health stop by to educate our students about the musical legacy of the African American experience.  

January 2025

As we welcome back our students from a much needed break, it is my hope that everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends. Here at Akron Career Tech, we are looking forward to the beginning of a new semester starting the 15th of this month. With that being said, we also have added a few additions to our staff. Our Intervention Specialist is Flic Masters, the new Dean is Shawn Cooper, and history teacher Abigail Engle. At this time I would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year. Please check out our holiday celebration video that took place just before our holiday break below.

-Mrs. Simmons

Featured Video

Locked & Loaded For The New Year & Beyond

Our new intervention specialist is Mr. Flic Masters. Some of his out of school interests are comic books and anime. He says working outside of Education was not for him. As a fan of comic books and anime he feels he can relate and have a strong connection with high school students. In-closing he said his favorite anime series is The Fate Series.

Interviewed by. Mahogany

Edited by Mr. Epps & Niy

 Mr.Cooper is the new dean hear at Akron Career Tech High School. He has been in this business and wanted to be a dean for two years as well. Before this location he was also at Towpath High School. When he was a kid he wanted to be a NFL player for the Baltimore Raven. Mr. Cooper also has a daughter named Synayah and a girlfriend Kayla. In his past time, he likes to bowl and workout.

Written By: Ty Brown

Edited By; Niy & Mr. Epps

It's the first day for our new history teacher whose name is Ms. Engle. She's been working in education for six years. Also she said she loves working with Mrs. Simmons. Apparently their professional relationship goes a little further than Akron Career Tech. She also went to school to be a journalist and also has a 3 year old child.

Written & Interviewed By: Jeremiah (Supa Star)

Edited By: Mr. Epps

December 2024

Monthly Newsletter
From The Principle's Desk

As we enter the holiday season, we are thankful for the many things that our students and staff are accomplishing everyday. This past Thanksgiving our staff took the initiative by blessing a few families within our community. Those families were donated much needed resources and food to help ensure a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I believe that it is these kind of efforts and our continued comment to community that makes Akron Career Tech so special. Regarding how we're gonna make this holiday season/December special for our students, we will be showing a few holiday movies throughout the month. We believe a festive environment during these times are conducive to student moral and the overall learning experience. Inclosing, Christmas break starts December 26 through January 6th, 2025. Myself and the entire Akron Career Tech High School, wish everyone have a happy holiday season.




Food Business and Service

The Culinary Arts program had two showcases with Media Arts and

more. The first showcase was a project where we got to make food trucks. We glued,

painted, put wheels on it, and created our own food designs. My group name was Soul Food Delights. We made a menu, then we had to do our paperwork. After the class finished, we came over to the Media Arts program and we showed off our food trucks. We told them about the menu and how we made our business. Then everybody voted for Paress and she won.

For the second showcase, we went around the school and fed the teachers broccoli and cheddar soup. We were training to properly serve people and give them their food, bowl, silverware, and napkins with a side of crackers. The teachers rated us on our presentations. By the way, there's a video that features both showcases as well as myself.

Written By Zion Williams

Edited By: Mr. Epps

Career week at Akron Career Tech

Ty, Mrs. Simmons & News Broadcaster
George Carter

This past November 2024 Akron Career Tech had a career week. There were a lot of speakers. The speakers were motivational speakers. How did that affect the students at Akron Career Tech? It affected the students in a positive way because some students aren't sure what to do after they graduate high school. The speakers motivated them to go to college after high school. They said that there are other ways to succeed. There are multiple ways you can create A business. There are a lot of things you can motivate yourself to do. When you want to motivate yourself, make sure it’s positive to keep yourself going. Also, don't let someone else bring you down. In closing, the main thing that was said by all the speakers was to always stay positive!! Sometimes all you need is yourself. Believe in yourself and believe that you will. Stay positive and don't let somebody bring you down.

Written: Ty 

Edited: Ty & Mr. Epps

Spotlight Personality of The Month

Mrs.Kotabish

In early October, Akron Career Tech had a new teacher join the school. Her name is Mrs. Kotabish aka Mrs. K. She was hired to be the Academic Coach which is simply to assist the teachers. She also is responsible for testing the students. She was also in this line of work for 11 years. She also likes to work with the students of Akron Career Tech other at-risk students. The students at Akron Career Teach love Mrs. Kotabish because she is a really helpful person and she actually listens to what you need, instead of just interrupting. She was hired to be the Academic Coach which is simply to assist the teachers. She also is responsible for testing the students. She was also in this line of work for 11 years. She also likes to work with the students of Akron Career Tech other at-risk students. The students at Akron Career Teach love Mrs. Kotabish because she is a really helpful person and she actually listens to what you need, instead of just interrupting.

Written By: Izzy

Edited By: Mr. Epps  

November 2024

From The Principle's Desk

Principle Mrs. Simmons

The fall season here at Akron Career Tech High School, is moving right along. Many things has occurred so far and with the help of our Media Arts Department/Class this Monthly Newsletter will illustrate all of the wonderful events, happenings and important information happening here. As A Reminder. No school on November the 5th, Let's not forget about our parent teachers conference  on November the 26th. Also, as a reminder Thanksgiving break starts November 27th through December 2nd. 

Homecoming 2024

On Saturday, October the 12th, the Akron Career Tech High School had a homecoming event. This year's homecoming dance featured good food such as pizza, chicken and jojo's. The event also had drinks like cotton candy, lemon & lime and orange sodas. Everyone was dancing and having the time of their lives. Tenth graders Izzy and Zion won 

Zion & Izzy

homecoming king and queen. We are looking forward to the next year's homecoming event.
Although, there should've been a DJ, better music, and more decorations to this year's event. We are hoping for an even better homecoming dance next year.

By Mya and Ty

Edited by Kayla, Athena, Dylan and Mahogany

Jobs For Ohio Graduates At Akron Career Tech

Here at Akron Career Tech High School, I

had the opportunity to talk to Roy

Campbell from J.O.G. (Jobs For Ohio

Roy Campbell

Graduates) located at 1333 Home avenue here in Akron Ohio. Understanding what he

does is incredible, he also likes helping kids in general. He said its rewarding and he was telling me how the kids are good and passionate. He thinks some of the kids should get on a better path then what they are on now. He was telling me how he does a out of  school G.E.D program, ranging from ages 16-24. If you would like to talk to him about his work he will be at the school 2 to 3 days a week or you can contact him @ jogworks.org

Written By: Mya

Edited By Mr. Epps

The Us Army Invades Akron Career Tech High School

Here at Akron Career Tech High School, today we had two U.S Army veterans come into the Akron Career Tech building and talk about how & why they got into the military. Most importantly they talked about what they've done in the military. Officer Rodrick A. Midgett recently stationed in Canton, Ohio said he was happy to be apart of the North Eastern Ohio community. It was a cool experience and they were down to earth people. At this time I'd like to thank Mr. Epps (our Media Arts teacher) for making this happen.

Written by Devin

Edited by Mr. Epps