Northeast Ohio families, you're invited to Acme Fresh Market's annual Donuts with Santa! 

• Saturday, Dec. 6, 10am-12pm — ALL Acme locations!
• Free donuts!Free selfie with Santa — bring your camera or phone!Win Stan Hywet Deck the Hall tickets! Two tickets will be given away at each store!
• Find your closest Acme Fresh Market here: https://www.acmestores.com/locations

Join us on January 21, 2026, for the Six District Educational Compact (SDEC) Career Program Showcase at Kent State University!

Event Details:

During the School Day: Sophomores from six districts will tour exhibits of 29 Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Evening Session: From 4:30-6:00 PM, the exhibits will be open to:

•  Parents
•  Boards of Education
• Community Members
• Business Partners

(Students are welcome to attend with their parents!)

This showcase offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about diverse career pathways, connect with local resources, and explore future-ready programs. Don’t miss it!

Here's a chance to "shop to donate" now through December 15th, benefitting Echo Hills Elementary School's PTA. It's simple - shop at Five Below in Stow and show this flyer at check out! 10% of your purchase will be donated back to the Echo Hills PTA. 

American Income Life (AIL) has partnered with schools across the U.S. and Canada to provide the NO-COST Child Safe Kit®, proudly endorsed and supported by the International Union of Police Associations.

If your child is ever lost or abducted, vital data can quickly be relayed to authorities. That’s why your
child’s school, together with American Income Life Insurance Company, has arranged Child Safe Kits
for the children and grandchildren in your family at NO COST to you or the school. Additionally, you and your family may qualify for additional insurance benefits offered at this time. 

Please click here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact American Income Life Insurance Company at 800-495-1213.

Support the SMFHS Creative Writing Club at Chipotle on Wednesday, December 10th! From 4 to 8 p.m., 25% of event sales will get donated to the club. Be sure to show the cashier this flyer before paying, so your purchase will count towards the fundraiser. If ordering online for pickup, use the code: R6NA3PN.

3rd - 6th Grade Boys and Girls are invited to join Spring 2026 Lacrosse – a competitive and fun team that is perfect for both beginners and returning youth players! The Spring session will run from March through May 2026. All indoor practices will be held at Lakeview Intermediate School’s Gymnasium. Outdoor practices have yet to be assigned – we are working with SMFHS to get some home games scheduled on the turf. Why play Lacrosse? Lacrosse helps youth learn the importance of teamwork, combines the skills of multiple sports, there is a role for everyone – plus, it involves fun, fitness, and tradition! Register and pay online at https://stowohio.org/489/Lacrosse-Programs. If you are in need of financial assistance please reach out to Justin Zuchowski - 330.347.0546 or stowlaxclub@gmail.com.

3rd - 4th Graders

$125 thru December 31, 2025

$145 January 1 - March 1, 2026

5th - 6th Graders

$150 thru December 31, 2025

$175 January 1 - March 1, 2026

All About Dance in Stow is offering dance students a free trial. Students who are interested in learning or trying a dance class should contact them directly for details. Download the flyer here. 

The PTA Council has created a newsletter for families in our district - to keep you updated on all the great things happening in our schools! Don't miss this issue - click here to read it now.

Cleveland Clinic, Akron General LifeStyles is offering swim lessons at their Health and Wellness Center in Stow. Member registration begins on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Guest registration begins on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. All lead instructors are American Red Cross Certified. 

Download the flyer here for registration information.