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Month: November 2016

"Exceptional" profiles

Sophia Dubreuil, Westerman Preschool & Family Center teacher

November 30, 2016 AAPS News Editor
Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Sophia Dubreuil grew up in New York, the daughter of Haitian immigrants Antoine and Marie-Solange Dubreuil. In 1986 she accepted a full track scholarship to The […]
Elementary News

Visually impaired students fully engage in activities; enhance classroom culture

November 29, 2016 AAPS News Editor
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a story on how one AAPS elementary school welcomes and helps two visually impaired students succeed in their kindergarten and second grade classrooms. Story, photos and video by […]
Elementary News

‘The sky’s the limit.’ Visually impaired students thriving; tech savvy

November 28, 2016 AAPS News Editor
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Inclusion, diversity, hard work, and compassion are among the values celebrated at Bryant Elementary. In fact, the school was named for custodian Clifford E. Bryant, who […]
Features

Final in the series: Huron High senior Taimor Williams honored as ‘Young Man of Promise’

November 23, 2016 AAPS News Editor
     Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.      The students were recognized during […]
High School News

Annual Pathways Family & Community Dinner builds fellowship

November 22, 2016 AAPS News Editor
Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The second annual Pathways Family & Community Dinner Monday night was another successful evening of fellowship, community building and great food. Staff served the buffet, and guests later […]
Features

Fifth in a series: Pathways senior Antuan Fletcher honored as `Young Man of Promise’

November 22, 2016 AAPS News Editor
     Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This is one in a series of profiles […]
Board of Education

Trustee Donna Lasinski resigns from Board of Education after being elected as State Representative

November 18, 2016 AAPS News Editor
“You will not only go to Lansing and work hard on behalf of schools, but you will also be a person that can help change the system,” School Board Vice President Christine Stead told Donna Lasinski.

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Features

Fourth in a series: Community senior Tawiah Yalley honored as ‘Young Man of Promise’

November 18, 2016 AAPS News Editor
     Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This is one in a series of profiles […]
Elementary News

Just in time for winter, students learn proper hand washing and more

November 17, 2016 AAPS News Editor
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Ann Arbor Rec & Ed’s School Age Child Care program at Dicken Elementary this week hosted University of Michigan pharmacy students from “Operation Self Care” and “Operation Heart,” who gave a […]
Elementary News

Third in a series: Pioneer senior Jordan George-Nwogu honored as `Young Man of Promise’

November 16, 2016 AAPS News Editor
     Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This is one in a series of profiles […]

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