February 2015 Archives

Pattengill third graders are sweet on service project

February 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Pattengill Elementary third grade teacher Susan Beech isn’t wild about the traditional Valentine’s Day parties at school. That’s why her students were happily engaged Thursday in Beech’s Bunch’s Fourth Annual Valentines Service Day. Each year, […]

Board to consider contract with ‘exceptional’ transportation company

February 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

A committee charged with finding the best bus service for Ann Arbor Public Schools has recommended that the Board of Education hire Durham School Services to take over the job now handled by the Washtenaw […]

Pioneer Men’s Hockey Team thanks teachers, then cruises to 13-5 victory over Monroe

February 11, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Ice Cube was the setting Saturday night for a special pre-game celebration of teachers. During the Pioneer Men’s Hockey Team’s annual Teacher Appreciation Night, each player selected a teacher who inspired, […]

Four AAPS elementaries in top 100

February 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Two AAPS elementaries—Angell and Allen—are among the top 50 elementary schools in the state, while Burns Park and King are in the top 100, according to Bridge Magazine. Now in its fourth year, the magazine’s […]

Ann Arbor Open filled with music during annual fundraiser

February 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Open @ Mack recently hosted its second annual Coffee House Recital Music Fundraiser spearheaded by the school’s instrumental and vocal music teachers— along with a small army of parent volunteers. Even though […]

‘We wish we could take them all’

February 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

It’s a big day for the 481 students who have applied for 132 seats in Community High School’s 2015-16 ninth grade. The random drawing was conducted this morning, and results will be posted at 3 […]

Event to offer $10 prom dresses

February 9, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Does your daughter still have her prom dress from 2013 in the back of the closet? Or does she still need to buy a dress for this year’s dance? The Huron High School PTSO has […]

District celebrates NAAPID; Dicken Elementary students treated to music and dance lessons from Dicken parent

February 9, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Schools across the district celebrated National African American Parental Involvement Day Monday with assemblies, inspiring talks, classroom visits, parent luncheons, and more. The day culminated in a talent-packed NAAPID at Night 20th Anniversary in Ypsilanti, where […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools named Academic State Champion

February 6, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools has been named to the Academic State Champs list published by Bridge Magazine. Ann Arbor Public Schools was designated as the highest ranked large public school district in the state in […]

Skyline magazine named best high school literary publication in the state—again

February 6, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The school district known for brains and brawn also boasts some exceptional poets, writers, editors, photographers and artists. Skyline High School’s “Teen Spirit” magazine has again […]