Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Community High School’s jazz musicians performed before a packed crowd at The Ark Monday night, proving yet again that the jazz program under director Jack Wagner lives up to its reputation. This year’s annual Year End …
Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Gabe Doss was asked to be the keynote speaker at the Rising Scholars annual conference, he knew it was a no-brainer. As a member of the Google Ann Arbor Community Affairs team with a …
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The weather was perfect Saturday for a picnic on the lawn of Pioneer High School while middle and high school musicians performed under the tent. The 2017 Picnic Pops—an annual tradition open to the community—was another chance for students to …
Story, video, and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Skyline ELA teacher Jeff Austin says he’s not an emotional person but admits he was deeply touched to be named a finalist for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber’s 2017 E3 Teacher of the Year. Austin, …
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor AAPS theater teacher Quinn Strassel is on a paternity leave following the March 30 birth of his third child. So when he stopped into Community High School Thursday afternoon, he thought he was there to …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The students of Skyline Theatre are getting ready to pull out all the stops to put on a high-energy evening of a little bit of everything the stage has to offer. “Get Hype: An Evening with Skyline Theatre” performances …
Story, photo, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Sada Imran, who was born deaf, has faced her share of obstacles in her 19 years. But with the help of technology, educators and family, and the Student Advocacy Center, Sada graduated with the Skyline …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News “United” is the theme of the all-day TEDxYouth@AnnArbor 2017 coming to the Skyline High School Commons & Auditorium on Saturday, April 22 from 8am to 4pm. Ticket includes light lunch and interactive technology exhibits. Prices are: students $5, adults …
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scarlett Middle School’s sixth grade bilingual students, as well as some of the seventh and eighth grade emerging bilingual students, have been working with the University of Michigan soccer team over the past few months to …
In addition to the air of excitement to check out the new look of the school, or attend classes for the first time in the building for some students, the Allen Elementary community shared thanks and gratitude.
Video and photos by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor The Center for Independent Living in Ann Arbor sponsors Disability Awareness Workshops for fourth graders in AAPS each year. With the help of volunteers from both the CIL and AAPS, the students learn first-hand about …
Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News AAPS students take some incredible field trips, from world-class art museums, lectures, and concerts at the University of Michigan, to local sites to learn about wildlife, rocks or water. Lakewood Elementary art teacher Peggy Leonard says her …
Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Luckily for Tappan Middle School music students, Joe DeMarsh broke the vow he took 35 years ago that went something like this: “I will never ever teach again.” DeMarsh’s first teaching job was in a …
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News At Eberwhite’s A2gether Assembly this week, students led by Principal Bill Harris again pledged to be inclusive, kind, and encouraging. See the video:
Video & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Ann Arbor Open will hold its annual Coffee House Recital Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the school, 920 Miller Road. The event is open to the public. More than 200 students …
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