See Akron Public Schools’ first day of high-fives, hugs and renewed purpose
Marsha Bodiford on Thursday morning laid out expectations for her new fifth graders at Crouse Community Learning Center. Her class has one rule. “We can do anything as long as it does not cause a problem,” said Bodiford as she moved through the second-floor classroom in the school in Akron’s Sherbondy Hill neighborhood. Her elementary school-aged students heeded the directions in a quiet morning stupor as they finished worksheets. In Akron’s University Park neighborhood, principal Gregory Blondheim and his staff greeted returning students at Leggett Community Learning Center by name, commenting on how tall they’d gotten over the summer and…
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
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