• HS Daily Announcements  

     

             

     

    Today is Thursday, October 3, 2024

    It is a “C” Day

    Akron Central School District acknowledges that we gather on the traditional lands of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation. We honor the contributions of the Indigenous peoples past, present, and future with gratitude for the land as we continue to work together with a spirit of respect and understanding. 

    Lunch for today is: Big Daddy Pepperoni Pizza, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Fresh Fruit and Peaches.

      "This is the last week to purchase your ticket for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 12th from 7-9 pm! Tickets are $12 and are being sold during lunches through Friday, October 4th. Please see Mrs. Bowen with any questions."

    • "Attention Boys Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Golf Team Captains. If you do not return your Homecoming Team Cheers/Relay Teams sheet to Mrs. Bowen by Friday morning, you will not participate in the Pep Assembly." 
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    • "This Thursday, October 3rd starts the Homecoming Peanut Butter and Jelly collection! Students are encouraged to bring in donations to their homerooms through Thursday, 10/10. The homeroom that collects the most items will win Paula's Donuts and if the high school collects 175 or more total items, every Math student will receive a homework pass! For every item a student brings in, they will receive a white ticket. Students can print their name on this ticket and drop them in the container in the HS Office. These tickets will be used to choose contestants for a chance to win the $500 Half-Court Shot at the Pep Assembly! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bowen"
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    • Now until Nov 1st, The Senior class will be collecting new and gently used shoes. There is a donation box in the HS office. This is the time to clean out your closets and donate! Our goal is to collect 2500 pair. Help make this fundraiser a success! 
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    • "Congratulations to your Championship Akron Tigers Golf Team!  Yesterday, Cam Wild, Thunder Hallett, Aiden Romesser, Brodie Hill, Elden Ground, and Hillton Scrogg competed in the Niagara-Orleans Golf Tournament at Willowbrook Golf Course.  Akron shot a team 441 and took first place in the tournament.  Akron had the top four scorers in the tournament.  Cam Wild 80 1st place; Thunder Hallett 81 2nd place; Aiden Romesser 86 3rd place; Brodie Hill 87 tied for 4th place.  The Tigers are currently 12-0.  With this win, Akron will represent the Niagara-Orleans league at sectionals this spring.  Great job to the entire Akron Golf Team."
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    • NRD Lifeguard Certification Courses…

    Are you interested in being a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor for the Newstead Recreation Department and/or Akron Schools for the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Season?

    If so…  The Newstead Rec. Dept. is offering Lifeguard Certification Courses for “New Certs.”, “Full Re-Certs.” and “CPR ONLY Re-Certs.” Courses will include a blended learning format, which will include an online portion in advance of the in-person requirements.  On-site training for “New Certs.” will be on Saturday, October 26th from 8am-3:30pm and on-site training for “Re-Certs.” will be from 12-3:30pm.
    Please note that candidates must be 15 years of age in order to participate in the course.

    To register for these courses, please oto www.newsteadrec.com ASAP.

    The cost is $190 for “New Certs.”, $125 for “Full Re-Certs.”, and $90 for “CPR ONLY Re-Certs.”  These fees are to be paid directly to the Lifeguard Instructor on the In-Person Training Day.  Individuals completing Lifeguard Certification, receiving Town Board appointment, and employed by the Rec. Dept. are eligible for reimbursement.    For more information, please contact Dan Roland, NRD Director, at 392-7657. 

     

     

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