April 2011 Archives

‘Seussical’ delights young patrons, continues at Pioneer this weekend

April 29, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Some 1,300 elementary students attended a youth production of “Seussical the Musical.” Full shows continue this weekend at Pioneer’s Schreiber Theater.

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School Bells: Survey data posted on Mitchell-Scarlett partnership

April 26, 2011 AAPS News Editor

A series of briefs from around the district, including: Data posted on the Mitchell-Scarlett survey, King hosts auction and science night, Logan hosts silent auction for Harold Logan Fund, WISD picks new superintendent.

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‘Seussical,’ brings rhyme, talent to Pioneer stage this weekend

April 22, 2011 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer High School Theatre Guild presents the spring musical “Seussical” based on the works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with shows running from Saturday, April 23 through Sunday, May 1.

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2 community forums scheduled to present proposed budget

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Sessions are scheduled for Monday, April 25 in the Pioneer High School Cafeteria Annex and on Thursday, April 28 in the Skyline High School commons area; both meetings start at 6:30 p.m.. Pioneer is at the southwest corner of Main Street and Stadium Blvd. and Skyline is on North Maple Road just north of the M-14 interchange.

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Market Day: Burns Park 5th-graders learn about life as entrepreneurs

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

“There’s a lot of buzz going on,” said one parent about the annual day that teaches students about writing a business plan, creating and exhibiting their wares and then selling them to other students.

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For Paul Test, it’s a focus on faith, family, friends and … football

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Test begins his second stint as head football coach at Pioneer this fall, just after he wraps up his teaching career. He will retire from his phys ed teaching post at Thurston Elementary in June.

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Youth Senate offers sense of community for high schoolers

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Students are focused on poverty and homelessness in Washtenaw and achievement gap issues among high school students this year. Youth Senate is a school board-approved group, giving them a seat at the board table where they regularly report about their activities.

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Olympic skater Yamaguchi tells Lakewood students to ‘dream big’

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: She visited the Ann Arbor school recently to read her new book “Dream Big, Little Pig!” to early elementary students. The visit was arranged by Nicola’s Books.

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Jazz students from 3 schools host Grammy winning bassist Wooten

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Jazz students of Community, Huron and Pioneer high schools got to learn with this master musician who has recorded and performed with Bruce Hornsby, The Dave Matthews Band, Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Prince.

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School Bells: Endurance run on April 30 to benefit Huron High student

April 18, 2011 AAPS News Editor

A series of news briefs from around the district, including: fundraising run, May 3 election, anti-bullying conference at WISD, Skyline receives DECA recognition, Pittsfield Science Fair and more.

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