January Tiger Tracks 2026

Dear Akron Middle School Families:

As we enter the middle of the school year, it is important that your child stays focused on his/her school work. It is critical that students stay focused on their academic work in January and February as the second half of the year seems to go by very quickly. I ask for your continued assistance in helping to make your child successful. The following points are important to ensure that together, we have prepared your child to do his/her best in school

• Review your child’s homework on a nightly basis.
• Check the parent portal to view your child’s grades.
• Encourage your child to get extra help during 9th period.
• Make sure your child is in school on a regular basis.

Grade 6: Anti-bullying

Grade 7: Positive Coping Skills

Grade 8: Positive Coping Skills

Related to school safety: We cannot stress enough how important it is for families to have conversations at home with their children regarding appropriate conversations at school! Please remind your children that comments made impulsively—even as a joke or out of frustration—can upset our school community and detract law enforcement resources from those who may truly need them. Impulsive statements or comments can carry very real consequences: law enforcement will be involved at the home, the student will face substantial disciplinary action in accordance with our Code of Conduct, and depending on the outcome of the investigation, charges could potentially be filed at the local or even federal level. Your partnership in reinforcing this message at home can really make a difference.

Thank you,

Joseph Caprio

5 - Ski Club @ Holiday Valley (1pm-9pm)

6 - MS Spanish Club (3:20 - 4:23)

8 - Workshop "Exploring AI's Role in Education" - LMC (6 pm - 7 pm)

12 - Ski Club @ Holiday Valley (1pm-9pm)

13 - MS Anti-Bullying Presentation (During the School Day)

15 - Board of Education Meeting - HS CAFE (7:00)

19 - Ski Club @ Holiday Valley (1pm-9pm)

20 - Dr. martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

26 - Record Keeping Day - No School for Students

29 - Board of Education Meeting - HS CAFE (7:00)

31 - Valentine Making for Senior Citizens (During Lunches)

5 - Mod Swim and Mod Boys Bball Starts

12 - Mod Boys Bball 1 @ Medina (5:00)

12 - Mod Boys Bball 2 vs. Medina (Gym 2 - 5:00)

15 - Mod Boys Bball 1 vs. Albion (5:00)

16 - Mod Swim @ Albion (5:00)

17 - Mod Boys Bball 1 vs. Medina (Gym 2 - 10:00 am)

17 - Mod Boys Bball 2 vs. Albion (Gym 3 - 10:00 am)

21 - Mod Boys Bball 1 @ Newfane (5:00 pm)

21 - Mod Boys Bball 2 @ Barker (5:00)

21 - Mod Swim vs. Barker/Royhart (5:00)

23 - Mod Boys Bball 1 vs. Alden (Gym 2 - 4:30)

24 - Mod Boys Bball 1 vs. Albion (Gym 2 - 10:00 am)

24 - Mod Boys Bball 2 @ Albion (10:00 am)

26 - Mod Swim @ Barker (5:00)

26 - Mod Boys Bball 1 @ Barker (5:00)

26 - Mod Boys Bball 2 vs. Medina (Gym 2 5:00)

28 - Mod Swim @ Newfane (5:00)

28 - Mod Boys Bball 1 @ Alden (4:15)

29 - Mod Boys Bball 1 vs. Wilson (Gym 2 - 4:30)

31 - Mod Boys Bball 1 vs. Medina (Gym 2 - 10:00 am)

31 - Mod Boys Bball 2 @ Medina (10:00 am)

31 - Mod Swim @ Barker (10:00 am)

Happy New Year! Let’s start 2026 off prepared for the cold, Buffalo weather!

This may be the first year some of our students are driving in hazardous weather conditions, but our snow, ice, and blizzards can be difficult for even the most experienced drivers. Consider doing the following:

• Keep extra blankets, water, food, flashlight and a cell phone charger in your vehicle.
• Ensure your vehicle is has sufficient fuel and tires have adequate tread.
• Drive safely! Don’t rush to your destination. It’s better to be late than not to arrive at all.
• Increase your following distance and slow your speed.
• Monitor the weather forecast before heading out!
• Lastly, please send your littles to school with appropriate coats/jackets, hats, gloves, and winter-wear.

The next Spanish Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 6th from 3:23-4:23 in Mrs. Bergman's classroom: Rm M218. Please join us! expect to enjoy an afternoon with food, fun and friends!

Student Support Team has just wrapped up another successful 9th period group related to our Character Counts! curriculum. A select number of 6th graders had lots of fun together, playing structured sports games and learning more about our Character Counts! pillars. We focused on building students' character and social-emotional skills, while shaping a positive school culture. A special shout out to the following students for participating:

Ben Borden, Anthony Conway, Amelia Devaney, Erban Dockstader, Heron Felski, Sawyer Jonathan, Colton Midura, Sicily Pingitore, Athena Plaza, Will Rizzo, Nevah Showler-Greene, Honor Smoke, Kyellie Smoke, Caitlin Sommers, Redley Sundown, Corbin Vandenbosch, Ronin Will, Marie Winship, and Jaihanna Wolf.

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, or is coming in late, etc., email to your student's 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!