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The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education on Jan 16, 2019

Board of Education places 20-year, $1 billion bond proposal on November ballot

July 2, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Andrew Cluley The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 to place a 20-year capitol bond proposal of up to $1 billion on the ballot in November. The proposal comes as the […]

Newly retired teacher expands fund to help children who can’t afford music camp

July 1, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Deborah Katz decided to retire this year after 30 years teaching music for Ann Arbor Public Schools, she knew she wanted to somehow help AAPS music students in […]

AAPS recognizes 61 retirees at dinner celebration

June 28, 2019 AAPS News Editor

“We know that your positive impact will continue, your influence will extend far beyond this retirement day. Because your influence, a little bit of you, continues in the lives of each and every student you have worked with in the AAPS,” said Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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Pioneer Science Olympiad impresses at nationals with fifth place finish

June 18, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer High School Science Olympiad team celebrated a historic day competing at the 35th Annual National Science Olympiad Tournament at Cornell University in New York on June 1. They were one of 60 teams […]

Students, staff & parents clap-out Bach fifth graders on last day of school

June 14, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bach fifth graders received an enthusiastic send-off Friday morning as they move on to middle school in the fall. Here are some moments from the last […]

Inspired by a book, Lawton fifth graders raise $1303 for Water for South Sudan

June 14, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor A fundraising lemonade stand on Memorial Day weekend was just one way Lawton fifth graders raised $1303 for an organization called Water for South Sudan. It […]

Pittsfield students raise money for ChadTough Foundation; Michigan QB Dylan McCaffrey lends support

June 13, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Elementary’s first Pittsfield Mileage Club Mini Marathon on Wednesday raised money for the ChadTough Foundation as well as some additional physical education equipment. Who showed […]

3 questions for: Kaye Hoffmeyer, RE acceptance to Oakland University’s musical theatre program

June 12, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The college application process is tough enough. Imagine having to sing, dance, and recite a monologue to gain admittance. Recent Huron High School graduate Kaye Hoffmeyer talks about […]

5 female members of the Skyline High School class of 2019 holding their diplomas at graduation

345 Skyline graduates urged to remember the moments, people and actions that led to Commencement Ceremony

June 11, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Like driving a car alone for the first time, Skyline High School’s class of 2019 were told at their commencement ceremony that graduation is a mix of euphoric freedom and the fear of expanding responsibility. Principal Cory McElmeel urged the 345 graduates to celebrate not just this moment of graduation, but also remember the moments, the people, and the actions that led to it.

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Student athletes bond at annual A2 Unified Days

June 10, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video, photos and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor On your mark. Get set. Go! Students cheered from the sidelines as their peers raced down the track at the recent 5th Annual A2 Unifed […]