By Tara Cavanaugh
Congratulations to all of the graduates in the Ann Arbor Public Schools Class of 2013! The slideshow includes photos of the five graduation ceremonies that took place June 3-10. Continue reading
PHOTOS: The Class of 2013
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PTO Thrift Shop distributes $60K to AAPS in May payout
PTO Thrift Shop representatives smile May 30 after getting their checks. The reps will deliver the checks to their school PTOs.
By Tara Cavanaugh
Three times a year, the PTO Thrift Shop distributes checks that go directly to the Ann Arbor Public Schools PTOs.
The payout on May 30 was one of the largest yet, totaling $60,820.
PTOs earn money from the shop through promotional advertising –– such as printing the shop’s logo in a school newsletter –– and by participating in weekly “Show Your Support” competitions, in which three or four groups compete for shop patrons’ votes.
Ann Farnham, the shop’s newly minted executive director, was thrilled with the May payout, which was even larger than the January payout of $50,220.
“It couldn’t be more important at a time like this,” Farnham said, referencing the budget cuts the district is facing for the next fiscal year. “We’re hoping this supplies some help to the PTOs and takes some pressure off the district at the same time.” Continue reading
Rising Scholars graduates first senior class
By Tara Cavanaugh
Standing tall in a banquet room at the University of Michigan earlier this month, the 60 AAPS seniors couldn’t have been more proud.
They were celebrating the end of their high school careers, a busy four years full of AP/AC classes, volunteering, athletics, arts and studying like mad. They were headed off, bright-eyed, to universities across the country, and many of them had sizable scholarships.
Many would be the first in their families to attend college. Many were classified as economically disadvantaged. But that didn’t matter. They were the first senior class to graduate from the Rising Scholars program. After four years of the program’s academic guidance and college preparation, they had become scholars, and they knew they could rise to whatever greatness they aspired. Continue reading
Over 80 Skyline students attend 2013 Southeastern Science Fair
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Maya Gianchand is heading to the State Science Fair with her project.
Skyline’s STEM Magnets, Health & Medicine Biomedical Sciences Magnet lead teacher Jeffrey Bradley and Engineering, Design & Environmental Planning Magnet lead teacher Thomas Pachera sent over 80 students to the 55th Annual March 8, 2013 Southeastern Science Fair.
There were 21 award winners with Maya Gianchand of the Health & Medicine magnet going to the State of Michigan Science Fair next month with her project, Pancreatic Beta Cell programming by maternal low protein diet.
Skyline is very proud of the following students’ accomplishments and all the participants.
––Submitted by Jeffrey Bradley
Skyline students compete in DECA Career State Conference; one goes to International Career Conference
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Ann Arbor Skyline students competed at the DECA Career State Conference held in Grand Rapids, MI on March 15-17. The following students received recognition on stage and were finalist in their respective events. Continue reading
Skyline Principal Sulura Jackson departs for North Carolina
Principal Sulura Jackson at Skyline High School’s first graduation, June 2012.
We send best wishes to Skyline Principal Sulura Jackson as she leaves the district.
Jackson has accepted a position as a high school principal in Chapel Hill, N.C. She will finish out the school year with AAPS and she starts her new job in July.
Principal Jackson is Skyline High School’s first principal. She was integral in planning and opening the school and creating its curriculum. Last year she graduated the school’s first class of seniors. She has been with the district for seven years. Continue reading
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop donates over $50K to PTOs, clubs, field trips and more
The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop is located at 2280 S. Industrial Highway. The shop sells furniture, clothing, books, home goods, electronics, craft supplies and more.
By Tara Cavanaugh
The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop’s mission is to support the schools. And three times each year, its support comes in the form of a small but valuable slip of paper: a check.
On Jan. 29 the shop distributed $50,020 total between all 33 of the Ann Arbor Public Schools (see comprehensive list below). The money supports enrichment opportunities for students in the form of field trips, sports clubs, academic supplies, camps and plenty more.
“It’s exciting to celebrate a great year in 2012 and immediately start another with this kind of vigorous funding,” said Ann Farnham, the shop’s executive director. ”What a couple of high notes for our shop and for our AAPS community.” Continue reading
Google Career Day inspires AAPS juniors, seniors
By Tara Cavanaugh
When you think of Google, you think of Google Docs, Gmail and its all-knowing search engine. Its creative and innovative products stem from a deliberately unique and inspiring work environment –– and last month the company shared its inspiration with AAPS students.
Google’s Ann Arbor office hosted 43 Ann Arbor Public Schools juniors and seniors at its Career Day event on Nov. 29. The high schoolers took a tour of Google’s eclectic offices and talked one-on-one with employees, taking away lessons and tips for their future college and career experiences.
Congratulations to Skyline’s 2012 Homecoming Court
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9th Grade
Ella Horwedel, Fair Maiden
Ricardo Moreno, Knight
10th Grade
Meredith McDevitt, Duchess
Harith Palmer, Duke
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Skyline Equestrian team wins district championship
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Photo of the team after winning trophy. Back row: Lysette Kessler; Madeline Turner; Tara Trent; Julian; Ceclia Lundberg; Fin Seely; Lauren Mesik; Allie Kier. Foreground Kneeling: Co-Captains Ben Ehrlich and Cece Simonsen.
The Skyline Equestrian team swept the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association District series by winning the third meet, securing its third district championship in four years and earning a trip to the MIHA Regional Championships.
Senior Co-captain Cece Simonsen led the scoring with 48 points. Madeline Turner and Ben Ehrlich turned in strong performances scoring 41 and 34 points respectively. Scoring was rounded out by Ceclia Lundberg 31 points, Allie Kier 24 points and Lysette Klesser 20 points for a total of 198 points. Continue reading
Skyline hosts international visitors learning about American athletics
Liran Grassi and Daniel Kessel are learning about American sport culture through a visitor’s program sponsored by the Department of State.
By Tara Cavanaugh
Last Friday’s football game at Skyline was packed with students, families, local community members and some special out-of-town guests.
Ten Israeli and Palestinian visitors who are taking part in the International Visitor Leadership Program were at the game, learning about American athletic culture.
The U.S. Department of State invited the visitors to participate in the program in hopes that they learn about American athletic culture, sports programs and management at the adolescent and collegiate levels, and sports for women and girls.
The travelers work in athletics or nonprofits and are visiting the country for three weeks. After spending time in New York, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, they spent a day at Skyline, where they talked with Athletic Director John Young and team coaches. Continue reading
Starting new traditions: Skyline hosts first ‘Friday Night Lights’ tailgate
By Tara Cavanaugh
From face paint to cookies to balloons, the color sky blue was everywhere at Skyline’s first-ever ‘Friday Night Lights’ tailgate.
The event, held under a large tent outside of the football stadium, was the idea of athletic booster board member Sue Maulbetsch. Her family hails from the South, where she said “Friday Night Lights is like going to church –– it’s what you do.” Continue reading
Eight Huron students complete study exchange program in Germany
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Eight Huron students completed the three-week study-exchange program with Huron’s partner school in Ann Arbor’s German sister city, Tübingen.
Students and teachers from Pioneer and Skyline High Schools went also.
Kevin Barnes, Reid Arozarena, Felipe Riano-Mojica, Erin Smith, Meghan Meader, Maura Sands, Sarah Jahnke, and Gabriela Dantas stayed in the homes of German families, attended classes in a German high school and explored culture.
Funded in part by grants from the U.S. government, the German government, and private corporations, Huron’s study-exchange has been taking place every other summer for several decades. Huron plans to send more students in 2014.
–Submitted by Andrew Smith, social studies/world language teacher at Huron
VIDEO: Student performers wow on Opening Day at Pioneer
By Tara Cavanaugh
“As the school year begins, it has to begin with kids!” said AAPS Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green at this year’s Opening Day Assembly, which gathers AAPS staff together to kick off the school year.
Pioneer High School hosted the assembly. The video above features a performance of the Pioneer Drumline; below, find photos of CHS Dance Body students and the Huron and Skyline choirs. Continue reading
Homebuilding program supplies students with tools for success
Students get hands-on experience through the AAPS Homebuilding Program. Photo supplied by John Birko.
By Tara Cavanaugh
A street of stately two-story homes just off of Dhu Varren Road gleams with neatly manicured lawns and impressive stonework. Although they blend seamlessly into the rest of the development, there’s something different about the homes on Earl Shaffer Court: They were built almost entirely by Ann Arbor Public Schools students.
The students were part of the homebuilding program, a partnership between AAPS and a board of local businesses members. Each year, the program produces a class of students who learn everything about constructing a home, from laying the foundation to shingling the roof.
The program also produces and sells a home each year, and has done so for 42 years. “The homes have a reputation for being quality built, even though they’re built by students,” said Todd Griffin, board director. Continue reading