October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time when people across the country try to raise awareness and find solutions to this ever-growing issue.

Middle school volleyball hit the courts again during the fall sports season!

Heart 4 the City will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event Sunday, Oct. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. at 954 Eastland Ave. in Akron, weather permitting.

Two of Buchtel CLC's scholar athletes have had the honor of being recognized as Athlete of the Week on 93.5/1590 WAKR this week, by Ray Horner.

This year's Dream Day adventure was a virtual one for Akron Public Schools seniors.

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Akron Zoo on Saturdays-Sundays, Oct. 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., presented by Acme Fresh Market.

First United Methodist Church and Christ Child Society are holding a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. at 263 E. Mill St. in Akron.

Find out the latest information on the Ohio Vax-2-School scholarship campaign, Pfizer vaccine for children, COVID-19 stats, TikTok Challenge, free admission to UA football game, feedback on use of ESSER funds and SEI Family Pulse survey, Akron Children's Museum Play at Home fall fundraiser, Halloween events, APS plus After-Hours Support, Dr. Erich Merkle's Mental Health Moment, and other helpful resources.

The most recent BOE Meeting video is online now at youtube.com/akronschools, and here are five things you may be interested in. The times codes for each segment are listed at the end.

The release of the State Report Card for Akron Public Schools and for all Ohio school districts today provides data for districts to use in assessing and planning with regard to student progress in an unprecedented year of disruption and recovery.

The Akron Alumnae, Zeta Alpha and Epsilon Mu Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will present a virtual event titled Financial Fitness For Your Future.

Buchtel Community Pancake Day is Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1040 Copley Road.

Kofi Boakye's journey from his graduation from Akron Early College High School to the Berklee College of Music has brought out his non-musical creative side.

Akron Public Schools psychologist Erich Merkle, Ph.D., has seen changes in some students since they returned from having, essentially, a year away from their traditional learning environment.

Northeast Ohio sectional and district fall sports tournament games will be ticketed online; no cash tickets will be sold at the gate.

Dream Day is coming October 14! Hear what APS seniors are saying about it and what their dreams are. Always remember that no dream is too big!

Read by Atlantis Perez & Olivia Otani from Akron Softball.

The University of Akron will hold a football Community Day on Oct. 23.

The Akron Children's Museum is presenting its second annual Play at Home fundraiser Oct. 23 (time to be determined).

One thousand free turkeys (with the donation of a coat or can) will be given away at the Coats and Cans for Kids Turkey Giveaway event on November 19, from noon-4 p.m., at KNR (3412 W. Market St.).

Thank you for all that you've done and do. It's because of you that we have success at APS!

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds (Post-Pandemic Education Stabilization funds or ESSER) are provided to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students.

A church in Hudson is the recipient of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Community Partnership Award given by Akron Public Schools, its board of education and, this year, North High School.

Dream Day is coming October 14! Hear what APS seniors are saying about it and what their dreams are. Always remember that no dream is too big!

Since 1946, national school lunch programs have been available. While many areas may have offered school lunches before that time, other areas found it difficult to find the funds and resources to support such a program.

Check out these student board members and staff promoting Stay in School/Spirit Week!

Dream Day is coming October 14! Hear what APS seniors are saying about it and what their dreams are. Always remember that no dream is too big!

Find out the latest information on The Roll Up a Sleeve With APS campaign, warnings against the Tik Tok challenge, senior participation in Dream Day, the Diversity Career Fair, feedback in the ESSER Funds survey, APS GEAR UP Partnership Program, free Trunk or Treat event, APS plus After-Hours Support, Dr. Erich Merkle's Mental Health Moment, and other helpful resources.

Good Samaritan Hunger Center in Akron has put together a food drive at a most spirited location. This Friday night’s football matchup between St. Vincent-St. Mary and Hoban is the venue, also, for fans to make contributions of food for Akron Public Schools students.

Please see the letter below from Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack concerning the Tik Tok "devious licks" challenge.

The Summit County Historical Society of Akron will host some of its popular paranormal programming again this fall.

Thank you for all that you've done and do. It's because of you that we have success at APS!

In preparation for Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 11, Akron Public Schools social studies teachers are preparing activities and lessons to learn more about what is celebrated in Akron, Monday, October 4, as First Peoples' Day.

Christ Child Society and First United Methodist Church of Akron will host a Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru on Oct. 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. at 263 E. Mill St. (parking lot), rain or shine.

Congressman Tim Ryan is today announcing $1,182,948 in federal funds for the first year of the Akron Public Schools’ GEAR UP Partnership Program, which is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Bring your children to The Healing Brew (1672 Merriman Road) in the valley for a Trick or Treat event with the vendors and businesses in the plaza. The event will be held Oct. 16 from 2-4 p.m.

At Seiberling CLC in east Akron, Barbara Fisher's first-graders have the best possible teacher for their upcoming fire safety lessons as part of The Hartford Junior Fire Marshal Program.