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AAPS manager helps victims of Hurricane Harvey; pilots Chinook that delivered much-needed supplies

September 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/ District News Editor Todd Osborne was flying an Army Chinook back to Michigan last week after eight days of Hurricane Harvey recovery work when his veteran flight engineer got a text. Bottom […]

Larissa Czuchnowsky, Forsythe Middle School Spanish teacher

September 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photo and profile by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Larissa Czuchnowsky grew up in Windsor, Ontario, the daughter of Polish immigrants Dan and Mica Czuchnowsky. After high school, she took a gap year to travel to […]

AAPS welcomes preschoolers to their first day at Westerman Preschool & Family Center

September 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Today was Day One at the Westerman Preschool & Family Center, where there were lots of smiles and a few tears – from children and parents alike. Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

Superintendent Jeanice Swift sits with about a dozen pre-school aged kids in bright shirts

A2 Schools podcast episode 1, Superintendent Swift talks about 2017 summer work

September 1, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Superintendent Jeanice Swift talks about work that took place over the summer to prepare for the 2017-18 school year.

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A photographer behind a camera next to bright lights is taking a photo of a female Huron staff member

Ann Arbor Public Schools 2017-18 #InspireA2, staff getting ready for new year

August 30, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Highlights shared on social media of Ann Arbor Public Schools staff gearing up for the 2017-18 school year, with a focus on the theme #InspireA2

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A construction crane lifting a large piece of metal onto the roof of Allen Elementary School

Allen Elementary School one year after flood, readying for 2017-18 school year

August 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

August 18, 2017 marks the one year anniversary since a pipe burst, flooding Allen Elementary School. A recap of the Allen community’s unusual year, and the renovations to the building that have been made.

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Back to school 2017: 3 from Pioneer’s Class of 2010 will be new AAPS teachers this year

August 10, 2017 AAPS News Editor

These 2010 graduates of Pioneer High School have something else in common: They’ll be new teachers at AAPS this fall. Hear what they have to say:

What’s a 12-letter term for impressive? Peter Collins, whose 100th (!) crossword puzzle will soon be published in The New York Times

August 9, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor He’s done it again. Huron High School math teacher Peter Collins has written yet another crossword puzzle for The New York Times. That makes an even 100. And if […]

Pioneer graduate commissioned by violinists from 35 countries; will bring world together through music

August 7, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Those who attended Pioneer High School with Stephanie Ann Boyd will not be surprised to learn that the 2009 graduate has been commissioned to write a new solo violin […]

Huron graduate awarded scholarship; hopes to change lives through music therapy

August 4, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Recent Huron High School graduate Kayla Kendall is grateful to be one of four Michigan students to receive a John Weir scholarship honoring the founder of the Ann Arbor […]