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WISD head apologizes for Jan. 8 transportation issue

January 15, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Washtenaw Intermediate School District Superintendent Scott Menzel apologized to the Ann Arbor School District community for the fact that WISD was unable to provide bus transportation on Jan. 8, which led to the cancelation of […]

Huron math teacher has 85th crossword puzzle published in The New York Times

January 15, 2015 AAPS News Editor

If you have a hard time completing a crossword puzzle in The New York Times, imagine what it’s like to write one. Now imagine selling that puzzle to a discriminating Times editor, who only accepts […]

Parents show huge interest in upcoming Huron High program

January 13, 2015 AAPS News Editor

More than 450 people—mostly eighth graders and their parents—showed up Sunday to learn about the upcoming International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) at Huron High School. This population was targeted because they will be the first […]

Band director urges students to live in the moment

January 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Pioneer High School Band Director David Leach says his job is not to turn students into professional musicians—although quite a few have done just that. […]

A2 Virtual to hold informational meetings

January 7, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Are you interested in enrolling your child in an online class that will offer him or her personalized learning? Informational meetings this month at four Washtenaw County public libraries will give parents the chance to learn […]

New trustees are ready to serve

January 6, 2015 AAPS News Editor

January is National School Board Recognition Month—a chance to focus the country’s attention on the roles of local school boards and the importance of local school board governance in the American democratic process. “Few people […]

FutureStars 2015 announces ticket sales

January 6, 2015 AAPS News Editor

When the Pioneer Theatre Guild presents FutureStars 2015, talented teens from all Ann Arbor public high schools will be singing, dancing, breaking, and rapping in front of an American Idol style panel of judges that […]

SkyWell Initiative focuses on school-wide wellness

January 6, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“We understand each other so it’s easier for us to communicate that you really need to participate in improving your lives.” — Sarika Taygi

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Art exhibit includes photo of Pioneer rowers

January 5, 2015 AAPS News Editor

A photo exhibition that runs through January 24 at the University of Michigan includes a photograph of the Pioneer High School rowing team. Sponsored by The Michigan Engineer magazine and One Cool Thing app, the […]

Raising leaders: Ann Arbor police reach out to students

January 2, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The relationship between police officers and the communities they serve has become a heated topic across the country. As the Ann Arbor Police Department’s Community Engagement Sergeant, Tom Hickey believes the chasm can be crossed, […]