Board of Education
Thurston Pond restoration project on Board of Education’s agenda
“We’ve lost the bio-diversity of the pond because of this additional sediment,” says Thurston Nature Center Committee Chair Frank Commisky.
Month: June 2015
Features
Ann Arbor Public Schools award more than 1300 diplomas to class of 2015
An impressive class of graduates leaves Ann Arbor Public Schools five high schools in 2015. 1,306 diplomas were awarded over the last two weeks at commencement ceremonies for Pathways to Success Academic Campus, Community High School, Huron High School, Pioneer High School and Skyline High School.
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Eagles soar towards their future at Skyline High School Graduation
“It is inevitable in life to have distractions and hardships, but we will move past them. We will look down on the storms and know we can conquer them. As eagles, we will continue to dream big and press towards the mark, to reach the goal as shown in our prosperous sports and test scores,” says Skyline graduate Nia Willis.
Features
SkyWell wraps up first year with talk from CEO
As the only student-led comprehensive high school wellness initiative in the area, Skyline High School’s SkyWell is forging some new territory when it comes to promoting wellness and advocating for healthy choices at school. So […]
Features
Ben Graham: Skyline High School guidance counselor
Ben Graham was born and raised in Ann Arbor, and attended Burns Park and Slauson before graduating in 1994 from Pioneer High School. He attended the University of Michigan’s Residential College for drama; LS&A for […]
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Huron Music Department receives rare honor
The Huron High School Music Department recently received some great news from state music organizations. MSBOA (The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) has named three Huron ensembles as performers at next year’s Michigan Music […]
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Pioneer graduates told to find their place, make a difference at commencement
“Your adjustment to the unexpected and uncontrolled defines your life. It can bring great joys never contemplated. When life puts a roadblock in your path, paint it your favorite color, build a hang glider out of it and soar into a new future,” Pioneer English teacher Shawn Ashley tells the class of 2015.
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River Rats set sail at 47th annual commencement
Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center was the setting for Huron High School’s 47th commencement, an inspiring two-hour ceremony that honored each graduating River Rat setting […]
Community Gives Back
Bach students leave their mark on new playground mural
By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor David Zinn bought his Fifth Street house across from Bach Elementary 20 years ago partly because of the playground and big field out back. And for 20 […]
Features
Documentary made by Ann Arbor Public Schools students recognized by C-SPAN
“This magnet I think inspired me. I never really knew what I wanted to do until like this year really, especially with this project. I want to go into film. I want to be a documentary filmmaker,” says Skyline High School 11th grader Arden Seigel.