October 2025

Dear Families,

We are off to a fantastic start to the new school year! It’s been wonderful to see our students settling into their routines, engaging in learning, and contributing positively to our school community. Thank you for your continued support in making the beginning of the year so successful.

Looking ahead, we are pleased to share that on Friday, November 3rd, from 1:30–2:30 PM, we will welcome representatives from the Erie County District Attorney’s Office to our auditorium for a special anti-bullying and cyberbullying presentation. This important event is specifically designed for students in Grades 6–8, and it aims to raise awareness, promote kindness, and empower our students to make safe and respectful choices both online and in person.

We believe that these conversations are essential in fostering a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Thank you for being our partners in education!

Regards,

Mr. Caprio

MS Principal

Student of the month will begin to be announced next month!

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, New York State has now implemented a Bell‑to‑Bell cell phone ban, from the moment school starts until dismissal. According to regulations students must turn off and store away any personal internet‑enabled devices—such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and earbuds—on school grounds during school hours. In Akron Central Schools, we will require these devices are off in student lockers. This includes all instructional and non‑instructional times: class, lunch, recess, passing periods, and study halls.

What is it?

Each month, our school will focus on one positive character trait—such as respect, responsibility, kindness, fairness, citizenship, or trustworthiness. Throughout the month, students will be encouraged to practice and model this trait both inside and outside the classroom.

To celebrate, students can earn Tiger Tickets whenever they demonstrate the featured character trait. These tickets serve as a recognition of their efforts and commitment to making our school community a better place.

For the month of October, the Akron Middle School is focusing on the pillar of Respect. Students can earn Tiger Tickets for demonstrating respect by:

• Listening Attentively
• Using polite language and treating others kindly
• Following rules
• Coming to class on time and prepared

Tiger Tickets can be earned from teachers in their classroom, faculty and staff by demonstrating the character counts traits or good behavior. With these tickets students can:

• Purchase rewards from teachers
• Purchase Akron T-shirts from the main office
• Put Tiger Tickets into a drawing to win a gift card

13 - Indigenous Peoples' Day - No School

15 - Ski Club Interest Meeting (9th period)

17 - Grade 8 CDE Field Trip (Letchworth State Park)

31 - Happy Halloween!

1 - Mod Field Hockey vs. Medina (4:30)

1 - Mod Girls Soccer @ Pembroke (5:00)

3 - Mod Volleyball vs. Royhart (5:00 - Gym 2)

4 - Mod Girls Soccer @ Albion (9:00)

6 - Mod Boys Soccer vs. Albion (5:00)

6 - Mod Volleyball vs. Wilson (5:00 - Gym 2)

7 - Mod Field Hockey @ Clarence (4:00)

8 - Mod Volleyball vs. Medina (5:00 - Gym 2)

8 - Mod Boys Soccer @ Attica (5:00)

10 - Mod Field Hockey vs. Medina (4:30)

10 - Mod Boys Soccer @ Byron-Bergen/Elba (5:00)

10 - Mod Girls Soccer vs. Oakfield (5:00)

10 - Mod Volleyball @ W. Seneca (5:00)

11 - Mod Cross Country @ Alden (9:45)

14 - Mod Boys Soccer vs. Holley (5:00)

14 - Mod Volleyball @ Albion (5:00)

16 - Mod Field Hockey @ Roy-Hart (4:30)

16 - Mod Boys Soccer @ Kendall (5:00)

16 - Mod Volleyball vs. Newfane (5:00 - Gym 2)

18 - Mod Volleyball @ Royhart (10:00)

18 - Mod Boys Soccer @ Pembroke (11:00)

20 - Mod Volleyball @ Newfane (5:00)

Trick or Treating Safety

• Wear a costume that’s bright and reflective.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Utilize the “buddy system” and DON’T walk alone or wander away from the group.
• Look both ways before crossing the street and use a crosswalk if available. Don’t assume cars will stop!
• Trick-or-treat on well-lighted roads and plan a route before heading out.
• Plan a spot to meet for an emergency or someone gets separated from the group.
• Do not go inside someone’s home or vehicle for any reason.
• Wait to eat any can or treats until a parent, guardian or other adult checks it! It is uncommon, but candy or treats CAN be tampered with. Be cautious of the way candy or treats are packaged, opened, or damaged.
• If carrying a cell-phone, make sure it is fully charged before leaving your house.

**If you notice someone or something suspicious, call 911 and find a safe adult!**

We will have our next Spanish Club meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 following 9th period, at 3:30-4:23pm in M128, Mrs. Bergman’s room. We would love to see you there! Expect to have fun, learn a lot, and get to know new amigos!

Tigers Innovations is up and running! We are in the process of creating and designing merchandise for Tigers Innovations. There is not much to choose from now but we will start to pick up different designs and styles soon. We also plan on broadening our horizon by not only creating apparel but other products as well. All profit made is put back into our student run business for the betterment of the company. The link for our Tigers Innovations store is https://tigersinnovations.com.

You can also follow us on Instagram @tigersinnovations.

October is Bullying Prevention Month! This month we highlight the impacts that bullying can have on our students - such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-esteem. Combating bullying requires students, teachers, parents, and school administrators working together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Speak up, support others, and report bullying to your trusted adult when you see it. One small act of kindness can create a ripple effect; be the reason someone smiles today.

Our 2025 homecoming spirit week was a success! Many students and staff members showed their spirit for our school and Tigers. A great way for us to start the new school year!

We are very excited to announce that this month MS Student Government will be hosting the AMS Halloween dance and bake sale! This event will cost $5 and will begin on October 24th from 6:30-8:30! Tickets will be sold in all lunches the week before the dance. We hope to see many middle schoolers there in their Halloween costumes! Come for food & come for fun!

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!