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Congratulations to Mrs. Kilee Randel for being selected as the 2024 Akron Outstanding Teacher! Mrs. Randel is in her 17th year of teaching English and 8th year in the Akron School District. In addition to teaching English, Mrs. Randel has started or led several programs in our school district. She started the Big Buddy Program that connects all grade levels throughout our school, guides Middle School Student Council, High School Wellness Team, serves on the Akron Staff Wellness Team, advocates for student participation in the Elks Writing Contest, led a What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Program that explored businesses around Akron, led and helped organize an anniversary celebration of the 1960 State Basketball Team, and has coached every sport offered in our middle school girls program (volleyball, basketball, and track), and two years as the Head Girls Basketball Coach.

Each year a donation is given from an anonymous donor to recognize an outstanding teacher in the Akron School. The hope is to recognize the great work of teachers and the impact they make in students’ lives daily. The Akron School District is blessed to have a wonderful team of teachers and staff members who are deserving of recognition.

Congratulations Mrs. Randel! We are proud of you and this honor is well-deserved!

It was a great day watching our Building Trades class unveil the Welcome to Akron sign. This sign is located on the east end of town on Highway 34. The sign on the west side of town is also completed. There will be two more signs constructed on the north and south side of town located on Highway 63. A huge thank you to Building Trades teacher Larry Johnson, Akron HS Building Trades class, Akron LIONS Club, Glosson Construction, and the Town of Akron for their efforts in this project.

Great Day to be a RAM!

Wednesday our FBLA wrapped up the Canned Food Drive! It was definitely one to remember. FBLA is very thankful for everyone who donated food items and participated in the drive. On Tuesday, the students loaded up over 2,000 pounds of food on the bus and early Wednesday morning they traveled to Denver to donate it at the Food Bank of the Rockies. After unloading, the students and Mrs. Houston volunteered for Project Repack at the warehouse. It was an unforgettable experience and one the club would encourage everyone to go do! At the end of the shift they learned that during their volunteer time they packed 672 boxes, 14,650 pounds of food, which will provide 12,208 meals!

We are proud of these FBLA members and their dedication to their community.

Our high school basketball teams played their first games of the new year against Sedgwick County in Julesburg on Friday, January 5. The girls' game went to the Cougars 46-40 and the boys' game went to the Rams 42-31. Good job players and coaches.

Go Rams!

Our high school wrestlers and coaches traveled to Gunnison for a wrestling tournament on Saturday, January 6. The boys worked hard, but were not able to place. They will host a dual against Stratton and Merino on Friday, January 12 at 5 pm and travel to Wiggins on Saturday, January 13.

Go Blue!

The MS girls traveled to Merino on Tuesday, January 9 to take on the Rams in maroon. Here are the results:
C/D team: lost 13-31
B team: won 30-24
A team: lost 27-33
The girls will be back in action on Monday as they travel to Yuma.

Keep working Rams!

Friday, January 12

NO SCHOOL - CTT In-Service Day

4 pm HS Basketball at Wray Leave at 2:15 pm

5 pm HS Wrestling Duals vs Stratton & Merino

Saturday, January 13

8 am Knowledge Bowl in Gilcrest

9 am HS Wrestling at Wiggins Leave at 5:40 am

Monday, January 15

12 Noon MS Wrestling at Wiggins

4 pm MS Girls BKB at Yuma

Tuesday, January 16

9 am 5th – 8th grade Spelling Bee

4 pm MS Girls BKB vs Wiggins

6 pm District Accountability Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 17

College Wear Wednesday

7:20 am Elementary Staff Meeting

12 Noon FFA Day at the Stock Show

2:45 pm MS Girls BKB Pics – J Powell

Thursday, January 18

2:45 pm MS Boys Wrestling Pic – J Powell

4 pm HS Basketball vs Fleming

Friday, January 19 - NO SCHOOL

8 am Elementary Art Showcase

4 pm HS BKB vs Yuma

Saturday, January 20

HS Wrestling at Platte Valley