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Month: August 2024

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AAPS celebrates National Hispanic American Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

August 31, 2024 AAPS News Editor

At Lakewood Elementary, activities include and an evening fiesta Oct. 7 Schools throughout AAPS are celebrating National Hispanic American Heritage Month in a variety of ways through Oct. 15. Lakewood Elementary is celebrating in several […]

Features

AAPS’ Director of Capital Programs Jason Bing awarded a Leader in School Air Quality Fellowship

August 28, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The goal is to support sustainability and indoor air quality initiatives for students and staff Jason Bing, director of capital programs for Ann Arbor Public Schools,  has been named one of 10 recipients of the […]

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Video: AAPS welcomes students to Day One of the 2024-25 school year

August 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools welcomed 17,000 students to 31 buildings on Monday, Aug. 26. The playgrounds, hallways and classrooms were filled with students eager—and in some cases, a bit nervous—to begin a new academic year. […]

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Video: In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, AAPS staff engage in Professional Development

August 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This week, our incredible educators have been engaged in professional development sessions, sharpening their skills and preparing to welcome students to the first day of school on Monday. We’re excited!

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Video: Staff are back in the buildings, busy with preparations, and eager to say, ‘Welcome back!’

August 20, 2024 AAPS News Editor

AAPS teachers and other staff are back in the buildings this week preparing for the first day of classes on Monday, August 26. They are eager to say, “Welcome back!”

Alumni Spotlight

Q & A with Olympian speed climber Zach Hammer—a 2024 Skyline graduate—upon his return from Paris

August 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Zach looks forward to the 2028 Olympics as well as the IFSC World Cups and World Championships Olympian speed climber Zach Hammer already has other things on his mind just days after his return from the […]

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Ann Arbor Public Schools welcomes English Learners at a Back to School Fair

August 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

King Elementary School was the site of the Ann Arbor Public Schools English Learner Department’s Back to School Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The event drew 121 families, representing a diverse group of 300 people […]

Exterior of 399 Sedgewood Lane, the house built by students in 2023-24
Features

Homebuilding Program sells house for over asking price

August 14, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools students have once again sold an impressive home built over the course of a single school year. 399 Sedgewood Lane is under contract for $700,000. The five bedroom home features over […]

High School News

Challenging young minds: High school students design & host a free Academic Games Camp

August 7, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Camp founder Jessica Wu, a Huron High School junior, is hoping to see more diversity in the Ann Arbor Academic Games, which she has enjoyed since 4th grade In an impressive display of initiative and […]

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Retired Huron High School teacher pens book on equity in education after interviewing 22 former students

August 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

In “Listen to the Truth They Bring,” Lori Wojtowicz connects with former students to discuss their fight for equity After dedicating 35 years to teaching AP English and African American Literature at Huron High School, […]

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