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Going to the Akron vs Merino volleyball and football game on Friday? Your kids can still get in on the Halloween fun. Check out the flyer below for more details!

Officer Jayden Brotton, with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, stopped by the school on Monday to read a book to our elementary and discuss the importance of safety while trick or treating.

On Tuesday, our Preschoolers enjoyed reading “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.” After the story, the children brought it to life by reenacting the different parts that scared the little old lady—shoes that went clomp, clomp, pants that went wiggle, wiggle, and more! Together, they used all of the story pieces to build their very own scarecrow. It was a fun and engaging way to connect literacy with hands-on creativity!

On Thursday, our 4th graders presented their book reports using the pumpkins they picked last week on their field trip. Students were tasked with creating a character from their story by transforming their pumpkin with items they found around the house.

On Thursday, our students read "Frank was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance" by Keith Graves. Jazlyn Camacho and Samuel Howland were the winners of the free book.

Last Thursday, we celebrated the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, highlighting excellence. We are incredibly proud of these ten remarkable new members who embody leadership, scholarship, service, and character. The new inductees are Kendal Zimmerman, Kashlee Randel, Mikenna Weers, Malia Dracon, Aubree Bulik, Zachary Bowin, RyLee Bacon, Estrella Arteaga, and Brigid Ardrey. Last year's members, who assisted in welcoming the newcomers, included Alexis Anchando, Alia Winter, Shirley West, Taylor Benish, Chloe Farmer, Alex Galindo, and Caleb Hansen.

The advisors for the National Honor Society are Christine Bowin and Laura Loutensock.

On October 27, Mr. Schoenecker’s Mechatronics class toured the Leprino Foods plant in Fort Morgan, where students saw how automation drives one of the largest cheese producers in the world. The facility produces about 500,000 pounds of mozzarella each day, contributing to Leprino’s status as the main supplier for many national pizza and restaurant chains.

Students followed the process from raw milk to packaged cheese, observing how mechanical systems, sensors, and robotics work together to maintain precision and efficiency. The visit highlighted how mechatronics (combining mechanics, electronics, and computer control) is essential in industries like food production.

Mr. Schoenecker noted that seeing automation in action helped students connect classroom lessons to real-world careers in industrial technology and engineering.

Members of our 5th grade recently attended an exciting science event hosted at NJC and presented by CU Science Discovery. This year’s theme, “World of Waves,” gave students the opportunity to explore the fascinating science of waves through hands-on activities and models. They investigated how waves connect to Earth science concepts, discovered what happens to sound in a vacuum, and explored the visible and invisible parts of the light spectrum.

We’d like to extend a special thank you to NE BOCES for making this annual event possible and providing our students with such an engaging learning experience!

Ms. Hottinger and her art classes have been busy capturing the faces of our staff through their incredible sketches! Stop by to check out the artistic talents of our students and see how they’ve brought our school community to life on paper.

We’re excited to celebrate the second group of students who completed the Akron Elementary October Literacy Challenge! Across both rounds, a total of 84 students participated—and every single one earned a prize for achieving a bingo!

Students who went the extra mile and completed a blackout received a special reading medal to honor their dedication and love of reading.

This challenge was a celebration of literacy, and we’re so proud of every student who took part. A heartfelt thank you to our families for supporting reading at home—your encouragement makes all the difference.

Keep reading, Akron Stars!

Friday night proved to be a tough game for the Akron Rams. They were able to keep a 26-20 lead over the Cougars to hold on to their 8-0 season.

The Rams will face off with Merino on Halloween night starting at 7:30.

The Akron Rams went 1–2 in their recent matchups:

• Fell to SedgCo in 3 sets

• Dropped a 4-set match to Burlington

• Bounced back with a sweep over Peetz in 3 sets

Next up, the Rams will face the Merino Rams on Friday night, with games beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Our Ram cross country runners season came to an end over the weekend at the Regional meet. Addison Weis competed for Merino and Eli Hart and Kolton Strand competed for Yuma.

Congratulations on a great season! GO RAMS!!

On Tuesday, the middle school boys' basketball teams participated in a tournament held in Wiggins. Both the A team and B team had opportunities to showcase their skills on the court.

Looking ahead, the boys are set to host a match against Yuma on Monday, November 3rd at 4pm.

Friday, October 31

4 pm HS Volleyball at Merino C, JV, V

• Leave at 2:40 pm

7:30 pm HS Football at Merino

• Leave at 5:15 pm

Monday, November 3

12:15 pm HS STUCO Meeting

4 pm MS Boys Basketball vs Yuma

• Main Ct: B then A
• South Ct: D then C

Tuesday, November 4

9:30 am Senior Group Picture

Wednesday, November 5

7:20 am Elementary Staff meeting

3 pm MTSS Meeting

Thursday, November 6

Akron Blue “Spirit” Day

7:15 am 6-12 Staff Meeting

10:50 am Preschool Dinner Theater

4 pm MS Boys Basketball vs Caliche

• C, B then A

Saturday, November 8

HS Volleyball Regionals TBD

1 pm HS Football Playoffs TBD