Herbert Akins Road Elementary School opened its doors as a year-round school in July, 2009 as a member of the Wake County Public School System. Herbert Akins Elementary will increase achievement for all students and empower our diverse community to develop independent thinkers and life-long learners who will SOAR to excellence in the 21st century. Herbert Akins is a partnership of students, staff, and community working collaboratively and respectfully as a professional learning team to increase student achievement while preparing them for success in the 21st century.