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Behind the scenes with the AAPS food distribution efforts
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in March, closing schools across the state, the Ann Arbor Public Schools have distributed nearly 600,000 meals.
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Jennifer Colby, Huron High School librarian
Huron’s Jennifer Colby is named Michigan Association for Media in Education’s District Library Director of the Year By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School librarian Jennifer Colby has been the right leader at […]
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Little libraries growing bigger thanks to Allen teacher’s assistant
Donations of used or new children’s books are welcome By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary teacher’s assistant Cara Crisostomo wanted to be sure students have regular access to physical books while doing virtual […]
Elementary News
‘There is nothing I would change about my career.’ Music teacher Barb Vanek retires after 32 years at King Elementary
“There is nothing I would change about my career,” she says. “I was lucky enough to land at King School where I have been very, very happy.” By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 32 […]
Community Gives Back
NSF Scrub Club will host events for kids at food distribution sites Oct. 26 & 29
Knowing this back-to-school season is unlike any other, NSF International’s NSF Scrub Club® will visit two AAPS food distribution sites this month, handing out free resources and prizes to parents and students. The Scrub Club […]
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Rec & Ed’s free one-day classes are a hit with kids
There are still openings in most of Rec & Ed’s remaining fall one-time free classes. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ann Arbor Rec & Ed staff recently launched a new line-up of free […]
Elementary News
3 questions for: Neha Shah, RE Burns Park school garden grant
Whole Kids Foundation’s $3,000 grant will enrich students’ connection to food, land, biodiversity By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Burns Park teacher and school garden coordinator Neha Shah says she’s thrilled to receive the $3,000 […]
Elementary News
District’s longest-serving employee to retire today after 50—yes, 50!—years
Wines Elementary PE teacher Diane Wahl has finally decided it’s time to call it a career. The ’65 graduate of Ann Arbor High attended Wines as a fifth grader when it opened in 1957. By […]
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Laura Morning, Scarlett Middle School Teacher Consultant
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Laura Morning grew up in Chelsea, the youngest of five children. In high school, she began tutoring a 4-year-old family friend who was autistic. This is what motivated her […]
Features
School supply kit distribution continues at AAPS
Elementary & K-8 Supply Kit Distribution have been rescheduled for the week of September 28-October 3 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor By the end of next week, every AAPS student will have received a school […]