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14th Annual Runathon proves Lawton community cares for its own

August 26, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News The 14th Annual Lawton Elementary Runathon will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at the school. The event brings the Lawton community together to […]

SISS holds parent orientation: See the slideshow

August 21, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year, principals learn at retreat

August 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis Eighty Ann Arbor Public Schools leaders gathered for the first day of the 2015-16 Instructional Council Leadership Retreat Tuesday. The daylong event was an information-filled kick-off to the school year for […]

Parents: Get to know new state immunization rules

August 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Preparing for the first day of school is an exciting time. This year we encourage you to add, “Get to know new state immunization rules” to your list of things to do this month. A […]

New Back to School Helpline gives parent quick access to information

August 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

What time does school let out this year? What if my child isn’t immunized yet? We just moved to Ann Arbor. How do I register my child for middle school? These are a few of […]

Building partnerships is the goal of upcoming SISS conference

August 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Every AAPS parent with a child who has a disability is encouraged to attend the “Empowering Exceptional Educators Teaching 21st Century Students” conference on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at […]

Music breaks down language and cultural barriers at Friendship Concert

August 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“Music is an international language so even if we can’t speak English or Japanese we can be friends and make good music together,” says violin player Kanon Ando from Toyota City, Japan.

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KidSport Camp kept kids active this summer

August 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“The KidSport approach — to learn sports skills in a non-competitive environment — is the perfect complement to Rec & Ed’s kid-friendly sports program,” says Rec and Ed Director Jenna Bacolor.

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Rec and Ed classes helping solve family mysteries

August 3, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“I love it whether it’s my family or my students, because it’s the thrill of the hunt, it’s like a puzzle,” Katherine Willson explains the excitement she gets from solving a family mystery.

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Pioneer High School and Japanese Youth Orchestras present free Friendship Concert at Hill Auditorium

August 3, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The Toyota City Junior Orchestra, which is visiting from Japan in August for several performing events, will join the nationally renowned Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra in a unique Friendship Concert at Hill Auditorium in […]