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A 30-second video of an ordinary-yet-special few moments at AAPS.

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30 seconds with: The Clague Middle School Orchestra

October 8, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Abby Alwin has taught orchestra for 17 years at Clague Middle School for 17 years—and loves it. “I feel fortunate to be a part of such […]

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30 seconds with: PHS Concert Band White learns to march while playing the Pioneer Fight Song

September 25, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/news.a2schools.org You think it’s easy to play an instrument while also moving in sync in every direction in front of a crowd? Pioneer High School Associate Director of Bands Jeff Garcia—whose voice is […]

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30 seconds with: The Huron Rhythm Rat Marching Band rehearsal

September 18, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What’s a Friday night high school football game without a halftime performance by the home team’s marching band? The Huron Rhythm Rat Marching Band gets ready for its […]

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30 seconds with: percussionist Brian Young, 2005 Pioneer grad

September 12, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Brian Young, who graduated from Pioneer High School in 2005, says the school’s music department had a great impact on him. And in a way, it still does. […]

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Being sent to the principal’s office: Not so bad after all

September 5, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Maybe it’s not so bad to be sent to the principal’s office after all. Allen Elementary’s new principal wants to change the narrative about being a principal and about […]

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30 seconds with: Rec & Ed’s Junior Golf Camp

August 8, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Rec & Ed’s Junior Golf Camp is designed to make young golfers feel comfortable on the course. Taught by former LPGA tour player Debbie Williams-Hoak and […]

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30 seconds with: The Summer ESL Academy’s ‘road trip’ for icy treats

July 10, 2019 Webmaster

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor A quick walk for an icy treat was the perfect way for the Summer ESL Academy’s 240 students to take a break recently. The Summer ESL Academy at […]

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30 seconds with … Will and Sean Beaupre at the Bryant/Pattengill International Festival fashion show

April 29, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Brothers Will (4th grade) and Sean (2nd grade) Beaupre represented the Philippines in a fashion show at the Bryant/Pattengill International Festival April 25. In the process, they also […]

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30 seconds with: Lawton first graders learn the ukulele

April 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Elizabeth Lentz’s class of Lawton first graders learn to identify the notes of their ukulele strings, and how to play with a steady beat. We spy some future […]

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30 seconds with … a Pathways Panther Power Assembly

March 6, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Every Friday morning, Pathways to Success invites a speaker to the school’s Panther Power Assembly to motivate students and highlight student accomplishments. Here’s a quick video of a typical assembly, this time featuring student advocate/coach […]

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