Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor In celebration of Computer Science Education Week—and just because it’s a very good idea—27 of AAPS’ 32 schools this week are learning new computing skills …
AAPS Updates
- Becca Robinson, Bach Elementary third/fourth grade teacher
- AAPS students delve into coding during week-long Hour of Code
- Pioneer Symphony Band to perform composition by Pioneer alum Chris Hass Dec. 12 at Winter Winds Concert
- Huron High School counselor Caitlin Van Cleve wins first WCC Bridge Award
- 30 seconds with … a Bach kindergarten teacher who knows how to make it all better
Videos & slide shows
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was a tender, ordinary moment captured by chance—one of those teacher-student interactions that occur countless times throughout a school day. When Zoey suddenly began to cry, Bach …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Elementary fifth graders have only been playing music together for a few months, but it’s clear they’re off to a great start. “The fifth grade orchestra students …
The annual event provides a chance for young students to see and learn from the work older students in AAPS are doing. Additionally the older students get a chance to ask younger students questions about what they are learning and encourage them to continue to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Democracy is alive and well at Allen Elementary, where 88 students vied for 18 spots on the school’s first Student Council. “It was so inspiring to see our students …
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Township Firefighter Joe Catalfio again visited the Westerman Preschool & Family Center to help the children understand a bit about the work of a firefighter, …
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High Schools Health Science Class continued the tradition of marking the Great American Smoke Out by educating classmates and staff about the dangers of tobacco …
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor About 1400 AAPS elementary students from eight schools got a real treat Wednesday when they took a field trip to see the Pioneer Theatre Guild’s performance of “Roald Dahl’s …
Story, photo and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When you’re proud of something, you’re happy to show it off. The AAPS PLTW Showcase held Friday at Wines, Forsythe, A2STEAM, Skyline, and Huron was …
Video, story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “I hope I can be smarter.” “I hope I can have lots of friends.” “I hope to get bettr at spelng.” Take a walk down …
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The information flowed in the commons of the Pathways to Success Academic Campus at Thursday’s fourth annual Postsecondary Fair. Counselor Marissa Bailey-Johnson explained that the …
Video, story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor During National Farm to School Month in October, many AAPS students will have taken part in cafeteria taste tests, nutrition education activities, and school garden …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Students danced, ran, and exercised during the annual Pittsfield Fun Run Wednesday afternoon. Organized by the Pittsfield PTO, the event met its goal of $10,000, which will be used …
Story, photos & video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Nearly all of the Abbot Elementary fifth graders said they’d watched The Detroit Youth Choir climb to second place during the recent “America’s Got Talent” …
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 …