July 2017 Archives

`The Color of our Dreams’ mural unveiled at Scarlett Middle School

July 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The 108 students of the Summer English as a Second Language Academy (SESLA) were excited last night to unveil the new expansive mural they painted […]

Title 1 Summer School Programs help prevent ‘summer slide’

July 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Several AAPS elementary schools offer Title I Summer School, which gives students a boost in the basics during two weeks of morning classes. Here’s a quick look at […]

We asked a handful of new teachers: What is your hope for the coming year?

July 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Pittsfield teacher selected for statewide Teacher Leadership Advisory Council

July 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Elementary fourth grade teacher Rez Kayto is one of 24 Michigan teachers selected from more than 300 applicants to serve on a new panel to help guide the […]

3 staff members at the University of Michigan RAHS Clinic at Scarlett Middle School stand next to a skeleton wearing a Halloween costume

Washtenaw County Public Health officials say time to think about immunizations

July 20, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“These immunization requirements exist to prevent the spread of disease, injury and death in the community,” says Jessie Kimbrough Marshall, Medical Director for Washtenaw County Public Health.

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Summer Learning Institute keeps students engaged

July 19, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The AAPS Summer Learning Institute (SLI) bolsters student achievement and sets up students for success when school resumes in the fall. Cathy Stone, an Abbot first grade teacher, enjoys […]