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Month: October 2024

Elementary News

Two minutes at: Carpenter Elementary

October 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of updated two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each […]

Elementary News

A park planner in the making: Angell fifth grader presents new park design—complete with a zip line and fairy garden— to Ann Arbor City Council

October 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ten-year-old Erik Petainen, a fifth-grader at Angell Elementary, recently took the mic at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting to present his “Plan the Park” map, a project that may have set the stage for […]

Features

Grammy-winning jazz legend Christian McBride performs for Community High students; critiques jazz ensembles 

October 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Students were treated to world-class talent in the arts Nine-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride visited Community High School last week, offering a rare opportunity for students to learn from one of jazz music’s living […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Brian Rose, Slauson Middle School social studies teacher

October 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Brian Rose was born and raised in Dexter. He attended Dexter Public Schools, the University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University. Rose spent two years teaching at Ypsilanti Middle School and is now in his […]

Alumni Spotlight

From Student to Staff: Kevin Hudson

October 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School Class Principal Kevin Hudson grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Bryant Elementary and Scarlett Middle School before graduating from Huron High School in 1987. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern […]

Features

Huron High IB students tackle invasive species in collaborative project at Furstenberg Nature Area and the Freeman Environmental Education Center

October 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

IB programming brings classroom content to life in a real-world context In a unique blend of environmental stewardship and interdisciplinary learning, Huron High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program students Tuesday embarked on a field […]

Elementary News

A2 STEAM band rocks Wheelchair Basketball Tournament as the event’s pep squad

October 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The band energized the crowd cheering on the University of Michigan’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Photos and video by Elizabeth Walker A2 STEAM band students took their show on the road on Friday, Oct. 4 when […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Sasha Azanov, Tappan Middle School social studies teacher

October 7, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Sasha Azanov grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in a town called New Hope. She says the small, tight-knit community was a great place to grow up. Her parents immigrated from Russia and Germany, so […]

Features

Tappan Middle School Student Champions Cerebral Palsy Awareness

October 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ptolemy Weathersby encourages classmates to treat him as they would anyone else, and to wear green on Monday Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Last spring when Ptolemy Weathersby heard about […]

Alumni Spotlight

From Student to Staff: Liz Margolis

October 2, 2024 AAPS News Editor

As a 1979 graduate of Huron High School, Liz Margolis is a proud River Rat. She attended Thurston Elementary and Clague Middle School the first year it opened. A graduate of  Michigan State University with […]

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