High School News
AAPS is excited to welcome students in grades 4-12 back to the buildings on Monday
Hear how staff at Huron High feel about the big day. (Hint: It’s a Yay!)
Month: April 2021
Community Gives Back
Students & their families receive the COVID vaccine at Huron High School
Teens say they want to help build herd immunity & stay as safe as possible By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor On his 16th birthday, Lucius Webster spent his 16th birthday opening a new Fender […]
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Check it out: U-M sorority adds to Allen Elementary’s collection of books celebrating diversity
Pi Beta Phi donates 78 books to promote literacy & inspire a love of reading By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Amat, an Allen Elementary third grader, knew immediately which book to borrow from the […]
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Tappan teachers welcomed back to the building; now they prepare to welcome back students on Monday
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Middle school teachers throughout the district returned to their buildings today to prepare for the arrival of students on Monday. At Tappan Middle School, teachers’ arrival was celebrated with […]
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After a dormant year due to COVID, AAPS school gardens are showing signs of new life
It’s time to weed and seed, say garden coordinators By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Along with swing sets, jungle gyms, and gaga pits, most Ann Arbor Public School playgrounds boast a school garden on the […]
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AAPS students celebrate Earth Day 2021 as district announces launch of Environmental Sustainability Task Force
Task force will extend AAPS’ tradition of excellence in environmental education By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor AAPS students throughout the district planted seeds, wrote thank you notes to Earth for simple essentials, and discussed […]
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Tickets for Pioneer Theatre Guild’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” to go on sale April 23 for online streaming May 7,8,9
Pioneer Theatre Guild is proud to present the Tony-winning play “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The play has been pre-recorded and edited and will be available to view via online stream on May 7, 8, and […]
Features
Anna’s Kindness: AAPS student volunteers help others at six events in four days
Now in its fourth year, Anna’s Day of Kindness has grown into a weekend of events, honoring Anna LeFort’s compassion and service on the anniversary of her death. The Forsythe Middle School student passed away […]
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Huron High School Mock Trial Team wins state competition; now it’s on to nationals
Community High School comes in a close second in a simulated trial held virtually By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News If you think it’s hard to win an argument with a teenager, imagine what it’s like […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Gabby Taylor, Bach first grade teacher
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Gabby Taylor is a first grade teacher at Bach Elementary who was raised in a family of helpers who all work with schools, mental health, non-profits, or children with […]