Story and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Celebrity chef Chef Jet Tila spent the day at three AAPS schools cooking, teaching, and talking to hundreds of students. Tila, who lives in Los Angeles, is a …
AAPS Updates
- Kim McLean, Clague Middle School librarian
- 3 questions for: Samir, Haisley kindergartener
- “This program changed my life.” AAPS Adult Education proves pivotal
- 3 questions for: Odette Petrini, AAPS Adult Education teacher and ESL program facilitator
- LaKeisha Drummer, third grade teacher at Carpenter Elementary
Videos & slide shows
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Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Not only was it PJ Day, but vocal music teacher Elizabeth Lentz planned an all-school concert as a surprise for the classroom teachers. That’s second grader Mala’Kai in …
Before the December 12, 2018 meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education a reception was held to honor Trustee Pat Manley and President Christine Stead for their service on the board.
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was billed as a Wednesday morning all-school assembly for the Ann Arbor Open community to meet and greet Michigan’s Interim Superintendent Sheila Alles. That’s …
Fourth grade teacher Jinx Cooke, left, applauds as kindergarten teacher Jenny Szalay, right, escorts Ginny Hartog through Lawton Elementary for an all-school clap-out celebrating her 90th birthday. Hartog volunteers in Cooke’s and Szaley’s classrooms every week. Story, photos …
The Jump with Jill Nutrition Assembly—dubbed “the world’s only rock and roll nutrition show”—was held a five AAPS elementary schools last week. Haisley students listen to some nutrition tips during the rock & roll assembly. …
Story, photos & video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Teachers and students in all grades throughout AAPS showcased their STEAM learning, including their planning, evaluation and improvements throughout the design process at …
It was a night to remember at Hill Auditorium Monday when Community High’s jazz combo ‘Unified Field Theory’ performed for Wynton Marsalis, the esteemed director of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Juilliard’s Jazz Program, and …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Every year on the day before Thanksgiving break, Community High School forums choose a holiday from around the world to celebrate with food, decorations and sometimes dance. Have …
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Haisley’s “I Am Thankful” assembly has been a day-before-Thanksgiving break tradition for 30 years. Fifth and fourth graders and the kindergarteners they are matched with as …
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Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Kerry Gleeton’s music class had fun today with the classic “Chicken on a Fencepost” singing game at Carpenter Elementary:
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education celebrated the district’s existing Environmental Education program and looked forward to the possibilities of expanding the program at the Freeman Environmental Education Center. The school board held …
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News What comes after high school? College, career, vocational training? And if college is the choice, which one? When to apply? How to pay for it? Ann Arbor Public Schools offers …