Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School students and staff lined up today to “clap out” seniors leaving school on their last day of classes:
AAPS Updates
- Poet speaks at AAPS high schools prior to free screening of documentary Sept. 28 at the Neutral Zone
- Slauson Middle School’s new outdoor classroom lets students learn in the fresh air and sunshine while enjoying the garden
- Veronica Nowicki, Lawton Second grade teacher
- New pianos likely coming to AAPS middle and high schools
- AAPS manager helps victims of Hurricane Harvey; pilots Chinook that delivered much-needed supplies
Videos & slide shows
Pioneer High School seniors will always remember their last day of classes, when they left the building through a gauntlet of applause. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor
Representatives from Strive For a Safer Drive and Ford Motor Company awarded Skyline students with a 4th place award and $750 prize for the DRIVE Well campaign. Skyline High School’s SkyWell today received a cash prize of $750 and a trophy recognizing DRIVE Well SkyWell, …
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis AAPS District News editor Clague Middle School has been named just one of the state’s 12 “2017 School to Watch” by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. And that was cause for an all-school celebration today …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News In preparation for their concert later that night, the Pioneer A Cappella Choir rehearses “Ain’t No Grave Can Hold My Body Down” while using American Sign Language. The director is Steven Lorenz.
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.