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You can start to feel a chill in the air at night and in the morning. The fall season officially started on September 22nd and the calendar rolls over to the month of October starting tomorrow.

We continue to be busy here at the school with daily instruction and numerous additional activities. The success of a school is truly a team effort, so THANK YOU students, staff, and parents for working together to make our school the very best it can be!

#AkronProud

The Akron 8th-12th grade students had the opportunity to watch motivational speaker Ethan Fisher at NJC on Wednesday. Mr. Fisher had a great message about how each decision you make leads you in a direction. Both in a good way and a bad way. Desire was a key point of his, that lead him on his journey. A desire to be great must come with making a plan and setting goals. It was a great opportunity for all of us to become the best form of me. Proud of our RAMS and the great people they are becoming. Thanks to #fightthefunk and Kaden Piel for allowing us to attend.

1. You are loved!

2. You matter.

3. It's okay to fail. Everyone does.

4. Fear is normal. Don't worry about the outcome. Go for it!

5. Smile, you've got this.

On Thursday morning, we found some wonderful learning happening in our science department. Mr. Hall’s middle school students working on a lab in the hallway on the transfer of potential energy to kinetic. Ms. Thompson’s freshman physical science class working on the ideal mechanical advantage of simple machines.
#AkronProud

We have several student art projects on display in our cafeteria. Great job Ram artists!

The Akron preschool students worked on their five senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste.

Camille Rose from NJC came to talk to our 9th-12th graders today, Thursday, September 30th about the different opportunities available for students during high school and after graduating. She touched on two programs where students can earn a bachelor's degree from NJC; nursing and elementary education. She also touched on a few certification programs offered at NJC: Welding, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, and Renewable Energy. She explained the concurrent enrollment opportunities that are offered to students while still in high school. She explained that concurrent enrollment is dual credit classes taken in high school for both high school and college credit. She discussed two main reasons to take concurrent enrollment: to save time and money. She wrapped up by encouraging all students to visit the NJC campus to get a tour of their interested area and to find out what other opportunities they offer.

School picture retakes are scheduled for October 13th at 8 a.m. You can pick up an order form from Mrs. Pickens in the office. Please know you will need to return your original picture packet.

Homecoming week is just around the corner. Alumni weekend will also take place at the end of the week. Look for details about homecoming in the weeks ahead.

Our first night of parent teacher conferences will take place tonight. We have a second night scheduled for next Thursday, October 7th from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please call the office to make an appointment 970-345-2266.

Cap and gown ordering will take place on Thursday, October 14th at 3:15 p.m in the cafetorium.

The Akron J.H. and H.S. sports teams have been busy this month. Thank you players and coaches for representing our school and community so well.

Monday, October 4th

Breakfast- Pancake Sausage, Fruit, Juice, and Milk

Lunch- Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Tuesday, October 5th

Breakfast- Yogurt & Granola, Fruit, Juice and Milk

Lunch- Walking Tacos, Corn, Sour Cream, Salsa, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Wednesday, October 6th

Breakfast- Biscuit w/Sausage, Fruit, Juice, and Milk

Lunch- Chicken Nuggets, Bread Stick, Mashed Potato, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Thursday, October 7th

Breakfast- French Toast Stick, Fruit, Juice, and Milk

Lunch- Pizza, Green Beans, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Thursday, September 30th

12:15 pm NJC Enrollment Team – Fieldhouse

4 pm to 8 pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 1st

No School

Monday, October 4th

4 pm HS JV Football vs. Haxtun

4 pm MS Volleyball at Caliche Dismiss at 2 pm Leave at 2:15 pm

5 pm MS Football at Caliche Dismiss at 3 pm Leave at 3:15 pm

Tuesday, October 5th

7:15 am FFA Officer Meeting

Wednesday, October 6th

12:15 pm HS StuCo Meeting

3 pm HVAC Committee Meeting

5 pm BIO 105 Lab at NJC

Thursday, October 7th

4 pm MS Volleyball vs Merino

4 – 8 pm Parent/Teacher Conf

5 pm FAFSA Night – Library

Friday, October 8th

No School

5 pm HS Volleyball at Merino Leave at 3:30 pm

7:30 pm HS Football at Merino Leave at 4:45 pm

Saturday, October 9th

8 am HS Volleyball Tourney at Stratton Leave at 8 am

9 am LPAA MS Volleyball Tourney at Wray Leave at 7:20 am

Monday, October 11th

4 pm HS JV Football vs Merino

Email: b.christensen@akronrams.org
Website: akronrams.net
Location: 600 Elm Avenue, Akron, CO, USA
Phone: 970-345-2053