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. …
AAPS Updates
- Ashley Garvin, Bryant Elementary young fives teacher
- 30 seconds with: percussionist Brian Young, 2005 Pioneer grad
- First in a series: Q & A with Curriculum Coordinator Amy Deller-Antieau, District Science Department Chair, Grades 6-12
- Neighbor’s sidewalk art welcomes, inspires Allen Elementary students
- Being sent to the principal’s office: Not so bad after all
Videos & slide shows
Story and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary’s 430 students were greeted by all sorts of positive energy last week. And it started from the ground up. Britt Hueter, who lives down …
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 …
Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor
Julie Strassel prepares her “classroom”—the stage at Lawton Elementary—for her students’ first day on Tuesday. Photos and videos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Julie Strassel spent the last five years watching her drama students …
Story, video & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Dignitaries attending the groundbreaking included former students, teachers, and board members. Team 50 is raring to go on the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program‘s …
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was supposed to be just another (glorious) day at the week-long Pioneer Band Camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Then it got really interesting. Five Pioneer High …
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 …
Photos & video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Parents attending Friday’s performance by members of the Chinese Culture Camp were likely surprised by just how much students could learn in five days. Rec & …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Free books. New friends. Hands-on projects that bring the concept of aerodynamics to life. The first session of the AAPS Middle School ELA and Math/PLTW camps came to …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What’s more exciting for a child than meeting a real live firefighter or police officer? Not much—except for the chance to sit in a fire truck and police …
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 …
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Elementary’s first Pittsfield Mileage Club Mini Marathon on Wednesday raised money for the ChadTough Foundation as well as some additional physical education equipment. Who showed …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The college application process is tough enough. Imagine having to sing, dance, and recite a monologue to gain admittance. Recent Huron High School graduate Kaye Hoffmeyer talks about …
Video, photos and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor On your mark. Get set. Go! Students cheered from the sidelines as their peers raced down the track at the recent 5th Annual A2 Unifed …