May 2026

Dear Akron Middle School Parent/Guardian:

As we enter into the last two months of the school year, please encourage your child to finish the year strong by completing school work on time and studying for any tests they may have. Our 2025-2026 Middle School Final Examination Schedule will be:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Social Studies Grade 6 & 7 only, we will have a normal school day.

Grade 8 will be attending their Breakfast/Awards Ceremony in the morning.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Grade 8 Social Studies Exam, we will have a normal school day.
Wednesday, June 11, 2026: Grade 8 Social Studies Exam, we will have a normal school day.
Wednesday, June 12, 2026: Grade 8 Social Studies Exam, we will have a normal school day.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Language, we will have a normal school day.

Thursday, June 18, 2026: Science, we will have a normal school day.

Friday, June 19, 2026: Juneteenth Holiday; no school

Monday, June 22, 2026: ELA Final Exam (8:06-10:30am)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Math Final Exam (8:06-10:30am)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Algebra Regents (8:00am)

Thursday, June 18, 2026: Biology Regents (8:00am)

Grade 8 parents, if you plan on attending our Grade 8 Moving Up/Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, June16, 2026 from 8:30am-10:00am, please RSVP to the Akron Middle School Office by Monday, June 1, 2026.

Thank you,

Joe Caprio

5 - Spanish Club (3:30-4:30 M128)

6/7 - NYS Math Assessments

6 - eSports (3:30-4:30: LMC)

8/11 - NYS Math Assessment Makeups

11 - Battle of the Books (AUD)

12 - Board of Education Meeting and Budget Hearing (HS Cafe)

13 - eSports (3:30-4:30: LMC)

13 - Science Assessment

13 - eSports (3:30-4:30: LMC)

19 - District Art Show (5pm - 8pm)

18-22 - Environmental Fair

25 - Memorial Day (No School)

26 & 27 - eSports (3:30-4:30: LMC)

27 - Board of Education Meeting and Budget Hearing (HS Cafe)

28 - Buffalo Kids Day Field Trip (6th Grade)

28 - Middle School Music Awards (7:00 - AUD)

29 - Darien Lake Music Field Trip

1 - Mod Track @ Barker (4:30)

6 - Mod Track @ Royhart (4:30)

6 - Mod Lacrosse @ Depew (5:00)

8 - Mod Lacrosse vs. Niagara Wheatfield (5:00)

11 - Mod Track @ Medina (4:30)

12 - Mod Lacrosse vs. Will North @ Heim Middle School (5:00)

14 - Mod Lacrosse vs. Salamanca (6:00)

15 - Mod Track - All League Home! (4:30)

18 - Mod Lacrosse vs. E. Aurora (5:30)

20 - Mod Lacrosse vs. Depew (5:00)

26 - Mod Lacrosse @ Lockport (5:00)

We are in the home-stretch of the school year! With that being said, we’d like to continue

stressing the importance of being cognizant of our walkers to and from school and

remembering the school zone speed limit, especially during arrival and dismissal times.

Please be extra cautious when approaching the crosswalks located near all three buildings.

Our crossing guards are placed at each crosswalk to ensure the safety of our walkers.

May also focuses on mental health awareness, youth traffic safety, and physical fitness

and sports safety. If any students experience anxiety or stress while preparing for

upcoming exams, the staff and school resource officers here at Akron Central School are

always available to guide, support, and offer resources to help our students succeed.

Additionally, regarding youth traffic safety, there are many local, in-person and online

safe-driving courses offered for new drivers that not only better-prepare them for the

road, but also offer discounts on insurance!

Lastly, when we think about “safety” while performing in sports and other types of training

or exercise, it is important to stay hydrated with water or electrolytes to prevent

dehydration or other heat-related injuries and emergencies. Macro- and micro-nutrient-

dense foods are also imperative to overall health, especially during the warmer months of

the year! Some sports injuries are unavoidable, but we can reduce the risk of preventative

injuries and chronic illnesses by living a healthy, active lifestyle. The Office of Disease

Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) states, “For school-aged children, sports

participation can lead to better focus in class, higher grades, improved self-esteem, and a

much-needed sense of social connection.”

Thank you for being a part of our ACS family. Go Tigers!

May is often associated with warmer weather, flowers blooming and more outdoor activities. May is also Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, among several other awareness campaigns and special dates.

Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is meant to promote safe teen driving behavior.

• The number one cause of accidents is distracted driving, which can be many things from being on the phone, talking to other passengers in the vehicle or daydreaming.
• Some ways to help prevent accidents and injuries are wearing your seatbelt, obeying the traffic laws such as the speed limit and not being on your phone and yielding to pedestrians and cyclists.
• When riding a bicycle, make sure to have lights on the front and back of the bike, wear a helmet and ride with traffic in a designated bike lane or shoulder of the roadway. Ride with traffic, not against traffic. Sidewalk riding is only permitted for anyone under the age of 12 or if the bicycle tires are less than 26 inches.
• When walking, make sure to cross at designated crosswalks and wait for a signal. If there is no signal, wait until traffic is clear. Always walk facing traffic and avoid talking on the phone or using headphones when crossing to avoid distractions.
• Teens are involved in approximately 3 times more fatal accidents than other drivers in the U.S. This is likely due to their inexperience and distraction.
• As always, communicate with your kiddos, whether they are driving, riding their bike, or walking. The nicer weather brings more traffic on foot and on wheels.

Stay safe and Go Tigers.

Here is a link to set up/access your parent/student PowerSchool Account! https://ps.akronschools.org/public/

Want to make your life easier? Instead of calling in when your student is absent, needs to be signed out, coming in late, etc., email your students' building attendance email as follows:

Elementary: esattendance@akronk12.org

Middle: msattendance@akronk12.org

HIgh: hsattendance@akronk12.org

If your student is feeling sick remember they can touch base with our knowledgeable nurses to determine if a sign out is necessary!