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AAPS relinquishes interests in the Ann Arbor District Library, completing separation that began 20 years ago

June 20, 2016 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Board of Education and the AADL Board have each approved a $3 million dollar exchange of assets that has the AAPS relinquishing its interest in the Downtown Library at 343 S. Fifth Avenue. […]

Three Pioneer students receive first Baublit Business Scholarship

June 17, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Three Ann Arbor Pioneer High School students have received the first annual Baublit Business Scholarship. John Baublit, who retired from Pioneer High School in 2010 after working as a […]

Board of Education passes employee contracts, 2016-17 budget

June 16, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“I am grateful to all the employee group leaders, Deputy Superintendent Comsa, and the members of the negotiating teams who invested their time during this negotiation process to achieve this positive outcome,” says Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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Carpenter debuts renovated courtyard that will serve as a living learning space

June 16, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Carpenter Elementary’s renovated courtyard will serve as an outdoor science classroom aimed at helping children understand the natural world around them. “We wanted to make […]

347 Skyline High School graduates urged to continue to live what they’ve learned

June 14, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scenes from the Skyline High School Commencement Ceremony held June 13, 2016: By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor There’s something different about Skyline High School’s […]

Scenes from the 2016 Skyline High School Commencement Ceremony:

June 14, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scenes from the Skyline High School Commencement Ceremony held June 13, 2016:

School Board Trustee recognized for work by African American Downtown Festival

June 13, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“Simone has demonstrated to be a person who goes far beyond what is or can be expected from a leader working to improve the quality of education for all children in our community,” says African American Downtown Festival coordinator Teesha Montague.

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A rare feat: 5 Skyline students from Class of 2016 accepted to Princeton

June 13, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Ann Arbor Public Schools’ 2016 graduates are moving on to an exciting array of opportunities next year, from gap years of travel and self-discovery, trade schools, community colleges […]

Pioneer High School graduates over 400 students in the class of 2016

June 10, 2016 AAPS News Editor

”For every hour we put in, we have a teacher, or counselor, or a coach, or administrator who put in ten, and I would be remiss if I didn’t offer you all my sincerest thanks on behalf of the graduating class of 2016. You all have had a very positive impact on our lives,” said student speaker Basil Baccouche.

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2016 Pioneer High School Commencement Ceremony: See the slideshow

June 10, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Andrew Cluley Communications Specialist