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We are incredibly proud of our football team on an outstanding season and earning the State Runner-Up title! Finishing with a 12–1 record, this team has shown tremendous hard work, grit, and determination from start to finish.

Thank you to our athletes, coaches, families, and fans for an unforgettable season. Your dedication and heart were evident every time you took the field.

Great job, Rams — what an impressive accomplishment! 🐏

We wanted to make you aware that several cases of head lice have been reported in our school community. Head lice are common among school-aged children and do not reflect on cleanliness or hygiene. We kindly ask all families to check their child’s hair and scalp for any signs of lice or nits. If you do find anything, please begin treatment promptly and notify the school so we can provide support and help prevent further spread.
To help with prevention:
• Check your child’s head daily for the next couple of weeks
• Remind students to avoid sharing hats, brushes, hair accessories, or clothes
• Long hair can be kept tied back to reduce contact
• Treatment is one component of treating lice, but thorough combing of the hair (with the nit combs) is an important part to eradicate nits.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our school healthy and comfortable for everyone. If you have any questions or need guidance, please reach out to the office.

More information can be found below.

Our 8th-grade mentors and preschool Rams came together again for another heart-warming Mighty Mentor Day—and this one was full of Christmas magic!

This week, our buddies teamed up to write letters to Santa, share stories about giving and receiving, and celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season. From excited little voices dreaming up wishes to our middle schoolers guiding, encouraging, and joining in the fun, it was a beautiful reminder of what this time of year is all about.

Each meeting continues to strengthen the bond between our big and little Rams—building leadership, kindness, confidence, and memories that will last far beyond December. These moments truly show the spirit of our Ram Family!

We are so proud of the love, laughter, and mentorship that shine through every time these buddies come together.

The 2026-27 Universal Preschool Family Application will open December 9th !!!

All families can apply to Colorado Universal Preschool starting December 9th . The

general application will be open to all families. Students of school employees and

families with students already enrolled in the district will get first priority. Please pay

close attention to the enrollment questions and indicate if your child qualifies in one of

these ways.

IF APPLICABLE- Students with an IEP will be supported through direct enrollment and

families should contact Northeast BOCES at (970)521-2771.

To complete an application, go to upk.colorado.gov and click on 26/27 School Year:

Apply Now. At this point, you will create an account if not already done, fill out the

application and select Akron Elementary as your first choice (or whatever program you

desire). You can contact our Local Coordinating Organization at upk@eccywk.org or

call 970-630-6932 if you have any problems or questions.

For more detailed information, click here Universal Preschool Colorado | Colorado

On Tuesday, Mrs. Quick and her government class visited the Denver Mint for an up-close look at one of our nation’s most important financial institutions. Students learned that the Denver Mint is the largest producer of coins in the world, capable of striking up to 50 million coins every day.

One of the highlights of the tour was a unique display case showcasing every type of firearm and weapon used throughout the Mint’s history to protect the facility, including an iconic Tommy gun.

To round out the trip, the class stopped at The Populus, a newly opened hotel designed to resemble Aspen trees. Students enjoyed hot cocoa and coffee while taking in the atmosphere of the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States.

These ladies represented Akron FFA very well yesterday at the District 15 Speaking contest!

Prepared Public Speaking:
Arhy Bethel - Gold -
Kirra Schwartz - Bronze -
Arhy was the District Champion and will compete at the State level in June

Extemporaneous Public Speaking:
Kendal Zimmerman - Gold-
Mikenna Weers- Bronze-
Nice job, ladies!!

Creed Speaking:
Adalyn Saffer - Gold -
Marret Caraway - Silver-
Adalyn was the District Champion and will compete at the State level in June

We are proud of all of these young ladies and their efforts yesterday.

Monday night, our middle school Rams traveled to face off against the Merino Rams. Our players showed incredible effort on both offense and defense, hustling for every rebound and giving strong passes to set up scoring opportunities. The teams demonstrated excellent teamwork, executing plays with precision and supporting each other on the court.

They will be back on the court on Monday, December 8th in Haxtun.

On Tuesday, the Akron middle school and high school band participated in the annual Parade of Lights. This year’s theme, “A Cowboy Christmas,” brought a festive Western flair to the evening. Our students played beautifully and helped light up the night with music and Ram pride.

Last weekend, our Pom team traveled to Pueblo to cheer on the Rams football team, showing their school spirit and keeping the energy high throughout the game. They also took the spotlight as the halftime entertainment, delivering a dynamic performance that wowed the crowd.

Next Saturday, December 13th, the Pom team will showcase their skills at State Pom at the Denver Coliseum. Best of luck to our talented performers as they represent our school!

Friday, December 5

Akron Knowledge Bowl

5 pm Akron Wrestling Quad **Parent’s Night

3 pm HS Basketball at Limon

Saturday, December 6

9 am Akron Chuck Annand Wrestling Tournament

1 pm HS Basketball at Limon

Monday, December 8

8 am FFA State Officer visit

4 pm MS Boys Basketball at Haxtun Dismiss at 2 pm Leave at 2:15 pm

Tuesday, December 9

6 pm Booster Club Fall Banquet – Field House

6 pm FFA Advisory Board

Wednesday, December 10

12:15 pm FCCLA Meeting

4 pm Elementary Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Booster Club Meeting

6pm FCCLA Christmas Party in Sterling

7 pm School Board Meeting

Thursday, December 11

7:15 am 6 th – 12 th PLC Meeting

4 pm MS Girls and Boys Basketball vs Idalia

Friday, December 12

3 pm Akron High School Basketball Tournament

1 pm HS Wrestling at Limon Leave at 9:20 am

Saturday, December 13

2 pm Akron High School Basketball Tournament

State Pom

9 am HS Wrestling at Limon Leave at 6:20 am

8 am MS Boys Basketball LPAA Tournament at Wiggins Leave at 6:15 am