Akron School District No. R-1

HS Regional Boys Basketball The Akron Rams played tough on Friday night but lost in overtime to Calhan 52-60. Good season Rams!

JH LPAA League Tournament The Akron Ram wrestlers had some very good individual performances and tied for 3rd place as a team at league. Go Rams!

Our students had fun with Read Across America Week celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

Big Buddy Program Our students read Dr. Seuss books to each other this morning.

Mrs. Bowin and her first graders were in the office this morning and led the school in the fight song. Go Rams!

Akron Counselor, Britney Weers took a group of Akron students to the UNC Future Teachers Conference on Thursday and Friday.

Akron students at the Solo Ensemble Contest held today in Ft. Morgan.

BOYS BASKETBALL The Akron Ram basketball team will play the Haxtun Bulldogs this evening at NJC. Game time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Make the trip to Sterling and support the Rams!

The Akron Ram basketball team played tough against top seed Yuma in the district semis but lost 65-43. The Rams will play in the 3rd place game tomorrow at NJC. Game time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Go Rams!

Tournament Cancelled The Akron J.H. wrestling tournament scheduled for tomorrow, February 24th has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we had some teams drop out and additional concerns with the overnight weather forecast.

BOYS' DISTRICT BASKETBALL TONIGHT: Akron Rams vs. Yuma Indians @ NJC 4:30 p.m. Come show your support! Also, if you haven't yet - download the school app from the app store (akronrams). GO BLUE!

Some of our elementary students were able to experience Tractor Day as a part of FFA week.

REMINDER: Parent/Teacher conferences will be held tonight from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and tomorrow morning from 7:30 am - 11:30 am. Please call today to schedule an appointment!

Akron high school students received some valuable information from a presentation today on apprenticeships and career opportunities. Mike Sullivan from Sedgwick County Economic Development was the main speaker.

The Akron School wishes to thank those who helped donate and sponsor bringing Rulon Gardner to our school and community. Thank You! Bank of Colorado, Alan Baer Agency, Akron Wrestling Association, Glosson Construction, TBK Bank, Luke & Kristin Crumley Family, Layne and Samantha Crumley, and All-American Sports- Dave Vondy.

The Akron Ram boys basketball team won an overtime thriller against the Merino Rams 60-58. Akron will now move on to the district semi-finals on Friday. Go Rams!

The Akron Lady Ram basketball team played hard against a very good Yuma Lady Indian team. The Rams lost 64-37 ending their season. Go Rams!

Akron art student, Cassandra Gomez, made this beautiful small table in Mrs. Campbell’s art class.

FFA Week Akron FFA students put together an animal barnyard for FFA week. Our younger students enjoyed learning about the animals.

Rockin’ Rams Refuel parent volunteers making a healthy snack for our students. Thank you!