Superintendent Andrea S. Kersten and the Akron Board of Education are pleased to announce the elimination of admission fees to regular season home athletic events at Akron Schools for the 2024-25 school year. In lieu of the entrance fee, Mrs. Kersten is encouraging spectators to donate a canned good or other non-perishable food item in support of the Akron-Newstead Food Pantry.

     The Board of Education and school administration acknowledged the financial burden that admission fees for some sporting events place on families. In an effort to reduce hardship and eliminate barriers, they made the decision to ensure greater accessibility for the community to attend athletic events.
      As part of the school’s #OneAkron One Family theme for the school year, spectators are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation when attending any regular reason sporting events at Akron Schools. The school will organize volunteers for the collection and make sure donations are delivered to the Akron-Newstead Food Pantry, which services over 150 families in our community.
     Spectators are reminded that for post-season sectional, regional or state competition, admission fees are determined by Section VI and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association using a cashless ticketing system.

     Questions about the decision may be directed to Mr. John Morello, Director of Interscholastic Athletics, at (716)542-5088.