December 2016 Archives

Kim Garber, Pathways to Success technology teacher

December 9, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Kim Garber grew up in Michigan, and has been a resident of Ann Arbor for more than 20 years. She earned a bachelor’s of engineering degree from Michigan […]

Huron Symphony Orchestra receives rare honor to perform at annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago

December 8, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Huron Symphony Orchestra has been invited to do something that no AAPS band or orchestra has been invited to do since 1990: It will perform at the 70th […]

A female student with a stethoscope checks the heart beat of a male student.

CTE students demonstrate their skills on career night

December 7, 2016 AAPS News Editor

This year’s Career and Technical Education Career Night hosted by Huron High School gave students in many programs the chance to demonstrate some of the skills they have been learning this year.

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AAPS STEAM Expo: Not your typical science fair

December 7, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Photos, video and slideshow by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Robots. Rainbows of laser-made nanoparticles. A sparkling EcoCar 3. Visitors to the annual STEAM Expo at Huron High School Tuesday night had plenty to experience as […]

AAPS named a winner in the annual MSPRA communications contest

December 2, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools has been named a winner in the annual Michigan School Public Relations Association Communications Contest. AAPS District News Editor Jo Mathis received Distinguished Achievement awards in the photography and social media […]

A group of about 20 high school students in a classroom with their teacher holding up his grant award

Ann Arbor Educational Foundation awards 22 teacher grants

December 1, 2016 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Educational Foundation this year awarded 22 teacher grants, totaling over $28,000. This year the foundation focused on literacy programs.

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Annual STEAM Expo & CTE Career Night highlights exciting AAPS programs

December 1, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Two events running simultaneously at Huron High School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 will give visitors an up-close look at some exciting programs offered at […]