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Citizen Millage Committee working to get out the vote May 5

April 22, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“It’s a fabulous and unique way for us as a community to raise money locally for our schools under the brilliant condition of not raising our tax rate,” Citizens Millage Committee member Simone McDaniel says.

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‘This is live theater,’ says popular Pioneer math teacher

April 21, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Ellen Banta says she first considered becoming a math teacher when she was in the ninth grade at Dearborn High School. Her math teacher was so stern that […]

Districtwide open house invites community to learn about each AAPS school

April 21, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“You can get a full set of opportunities, from elementary, to middle, and high school, to see what Ann Arbor Public Schools has to offer, and see if this is something you’re going to want to commit to and be a part of, and as I said it’s got a long tradition of excellence,” says Tappan Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Roberts.

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Time to unload that e-waste?

April 20, 2015 AAPS News Editor

You know that clunky old computer in the basement? How about that heavy 36-inch TV that was long ago replaced by a flat screen and that you couldn’t unload for 50 cents at last year’s […]

Young scientists represent AAPS well at regional fair

April 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Forsythe Middle School students won 32 awards and more than $1400 at the 57th Annual Southeast Michigan Science Fair held last month on Epic Pi Day (3/14/15) at Washtenaw Community College. Students from several other AAPS […]

Huron Chess Rats tie for 10th place in National Chess Tournament

April 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School’s Chess Rats finished in a tie for tenth place in the country at the 2015 National High School Chess Championship in Columbus, Ohio last week. The team performed well above its predicted […]

Skyline Students Share Thoughts On School With Board Of Education

April 16, 2015 AAPS News Editor

With the Board of Education meeting this week at Skyline High School, five students got the chance to share their thoughts about Skyline.

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Board Of Education Approves School Safety Policy Enhancements

April 16, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“I’m Pleased that we have approved a policy that will protect students and if tested in court we will be able to defend successfully,” said School Board Trustee Andy Thomas.

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Without Increases In State Funding, Additional Students Key To Balancing Budget For 2015-16

April 15, 2015 AAPS News Editor

AAPS officials are looking at enrollment growth to balance 2015-16 budget under the assumption that state funding will be flat.

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`We’re basically putting Band-Aids on them,’ says fleet manager of AAPS buses

April 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Michigan’s economy has been all over the map during John Nikolich’s 35-year career keeping AAPS buses up and running. In healthier times, aging buses were removed from the […]