
PTSO Family Night-
Several parents and students made it to the dinner and activities put on at the school by Akron PTSO last night. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success.



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In this issue you will find some important dates to put in your calendar!

The 2018-2019 school calendar was approved at last night's school board meeting. You can find it under the "Calendar" tab or access it here: http://5il.co/3060

The Akron H.S. knowledge bowl team finished in 4th place at the state 2A competition. The team was just three points from making the championship round. Congratulations to our students and their coach Mrs. Denise Pickens.
Go Rams!


Our 2nd graders are learning about Amelia Earhart! So we had a paper plane flying contest yesterday.


Knowledge Bowl Pep Rally
We had a pep rally for our 2A Regional Champion Knowledge Bowl on Wednesday. They will be competing at State next week.
Go Rams!



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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!