Day 2 (Friday, May 17th) of the Colorado H.S. State Track Meet
The Akron Rams picked up another medalist as Kate Pachner battled her way to a 4th place finish in the 800 meter.
Due to anticipated temperature and moisture we are delaying the start of field day on Wednesday, May, 22. PK-2 grade will start at 11:45 and end at 1:45. 3-5 grade will start at 1:45 and end at 3:30. Thank you for your flexibility concerning this event.
PK - 5 Field Day is being moved to Wednesday, May 22. PK-2 starts at 8:30 am and 3-5 starts at 12:30 pm. This change is due to inclement weather.
State Track Meet
The Akron track team had just one participant on day one of the state meet. Ram freshman Shay Benish finished 7th in pole vault gaining her first state medal. Congratulations Shay!
Wednesday night’s Career Exploration BBQ was well attended! A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE LOCAL VENDORS FOR INVESTING IN OUR YOUTH! Kudos to Akron Chamber of Commerce, Akron School District, Sedgwick County Economic Development, NE Colorado Student to Career Opportunity Initiative for sponsoring this inaugural event! Thank you to the Daniels Fund, El Pomar Foundation, and Pinnacol Assurance for funding this event.
FCCLA fieldtrip to Dushanbe Tea House, Flatirons, and Boondocks.
8th grade Health class “Foods Around the World" Presentations. Wednesday’s foods from Afghanistan by Laura Vorce, Ireland by Shana Watson and Mexico by Justin Cornejo.
Akron Vet Science students learned how to suture on bananas.
H.S. Academic Awards were held on Tuesday morning in the field house.
Mrs. Reid and Mr. Hill were at the school board work session Tuesday night with some of their 2nd grade students. The 2nd graders in attendance shared the books they created and published this year.
On Tuesday, Ms. Thompson and Kenna Kemp presented the board with creations they made with the school 3-D printer. They also thanked the board for their support of the STEM activities this year.
Congratulations to Ms. Lowry and her 7th-12th grade music students for putting on a great concert tonight.
The Ram baseball season came to an end Friday with a loss to Wray in the first round of districts.
3rd Grade Field Trip to I-Fly in Denver.
What a great night at the Akron FFA banquet last Thursday! Congratulations to all the outstanding members, best wishes to the seniors, and thank you Mrs. Dreitz for all you do for our students! We are proud of all of you!
FCCLA End of Year Awards Night and Installation of 2019-2020 officers.
Akron Ram Fans,
The baseball schedule has changed again. The Akron at Wray baseball game that was rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th has been moved to Friday, May 10th at 1:00 pm and the 2A District Tournament scheduled for Friday, May 10th at Akron has been moved to Saturday, May 11th at Akron. The first game of the tournament is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
On Monday afternoon, Mrs. Sue Hellyer and her J.H. music students put on a concert for our elementary students and parents.
Akron FFA Barnyard and Safety Day
The Akron FFA Chapter did a great job presenting and working with our young students. Corby Kneedler and Todd Workman of CHS were on hand to teach our students about farm and elevator safety. Our students were then able to meet Cammi the Cow, participate in stick horse races, have their pictures taken with animal masks, as well as meet and learn about the live animals that were on display in the shop.
Thank you to advisor Mrs. Mollie Drietz and her FFA students for providing this wonderful experience for our students.
Attention Ram Fans:
The weather has caused two athletic schedule changes. H.S. baseball at Wray has been moved from today- Tuesday, May 7th to Thursday, May 9th. Game time is scheduled for 2 p.m. H.S. track at Longmont scheduled for Friday, May 10th has been moved to Saturday, May 11th. Please watch our website and Facebook page for possible changes.
Go Rams!