Final touches are being made to the new Akiva middle school. The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and Akiva Academy plan to open the new facility for fifth through eighth grades later this year. Altshuler Akiva Academy, Goldstone-Mirkin Family Middle School at the Suzi Solomon Campus will be located at 520 Gypsy Lane. The expansion includes four classrooms, office spaces, and a multipurpose area designed for Shabbat services. In the next five years, this project will allow Akiva Academy to double its current enrollment.
“The moment you step inside the building it fills you with excitement for all that lies ahead in the coming year,” said Courtney Campesi, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation financial resource development director. “Thanks to the community’s incredible generosity, we have raised an inspiring $1,301,963 toward our $1.9 million goal.”
A few naming opportunities are still available. Contact Campesi at ccampesi@jewishyoungstown.org for information.