Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday a new Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System that will help make clear the dangers of COVID-19 in Ohio counties.

During his briefing Thursday, DeWine shared the state's reopening plan for schools including a strong recommendation that students third grade and up wear face masks.

Hammond Construction will begin to make Ellet High School building bricks available for community members July 13-31, 2020 (Monday-Friday only from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.).

The Board of Education is the official body representing the citizens of Akron on all matters of public education. The Board is non-partisan and non-sectarian.

The most recent Board of Education Meeting video is online now and here are five things you may be interested in. The times codes for each segment are listed at the end of this video.

Every year, the Shining Apple honors go to teachers -- nominated by the top-ranking graduating senior at each high school -- who had the greatest influence on them.

The city and Akron Children’s Hospital are giving 750 bags of summer fun and health supplies to Akron families.

Brad Savage, program director of WAPS "The Summit" (91.3 FM Akron/Canton and 90.7 FM Youngstown/Warren and western Pennsylvania), has been nominated for the prestigious Jack Barton Entertainment/AAA Program Director of the Year award.

Akron Public Schools delivered to its board last night reopening recommendations that are based on expected requirements for social distancing of at least six feet and 50% capacity on buses.

Hyre CLC put together this video to let their students know they miss them and care about them! Hyre wishes them a great summer and hopes to see them soon!

United Way of Summit County is expanding several of its direct service programs in response to COVID-19.

Akron Public Schools, Akron Education Association and Cleveland Browns Foundation proudly announce the launch of the APS 'Get 2 School, Stay in the Game!' attendance campaign!

Summit County Historical Society partners with Akron Zoo for a John Brown Monument Hike on July 4 at 11 a.m.

Chalk the Walk, Schumacher CLC's Community Family Fun day, invites you to chalk the sidewalk at 1225 Hartford Ave. on July 10 at 2 p.m.

This is a video featuring veteran school psychologist, Nichole Wirtzberger.

As the responsible restart of Ohio begins, face coverings have become a familiar sight as people try to prevent exposure of COVID-19.

Leadership Akron announced its Signature Class 37, which includes Mary Outley-Kelly, our executive director of elementary education.

The Board of Education is the official body representing the citizens of Akron on all matters of public education. The Board is non-partisan and non-sectarian.

The most recent Board of Education Meeting video is online now and here are five things you may be interested in. The times codes for each segment are listed at the end of this video.

The Board of Education is the official body representing the citizens of Akron on all matters of public education. The Board is non-partisan and non-sectarian.

Buses are running at a 50% capacity and cannot be at more than 50% capacity at any point.

A summer camp for middle school students, designed to get them involved within their community, is going virtual.

The most recent Board of Education Meeting video is online now and here are five things you may be interested in. The times codes for each segment are listed at the end of this video.

Every year, the Shining Apple honors go to teachers -- nominated by the top-ranking graduating senior at each high school -- who had the greatest influence on them.

A local officer is getting some appreciation after a video of him helping a woman who had car trouble got widely shared online.

When Michael Gray returns home to Akron after a day of work at TechnologyXperts in Beachwood, he switches his smartphone to PresentMode.

Thank you to all those who generously give to APS. Your help secures a brighter future for all students!

Most schools say they plan to restart learning in two months, but a coalition of school administrators and teachers from the state's largest city school districts say they're waiting on a slew of decisions from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education ranging from funding to operations.

Summit County Public Health (SCPH), in partnership with the Commission on Minority Health, Medicaid Managed Care Plans and the Full Term First Birthday (FTFB) Greater Akron collaborative, announced an initiative to collect and distribute handmade cloth face masks to pregnant and postpartum women in Summit County.

The video of the Miller South Chamber Choir singing “Light in the Hallway” was chosen to be a featured performance at the Ohio Choral Directors Association (OCDA) 2020 Virtual Summer Conference.

Watch a video of the Akron Council of PTAs video in which it honors students.

Having the school year cut two months short due to the COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for Charlene Tabata, a fifth-grade teacher in Akron Public Schools.

The fourth round of pandemic relief funding from the Akron Summit County COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund is aiding nine organizations.

Here is a creation from Litchfield's choir teacher, Eleanor Nickras, featuring members of her choir and teachers.

The cost of Camp What If: Akron is free for middle schoolers leaving grades 5-8 enrolled in Akron Public Schools thanks to support from the City of Akron!