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Mitchell Principal Kevin Karr Competes in First Boston Marathon!

April 24, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell Elementary School and the entire Ann Arbor Public School community are so proud of our own Kevin Karr, who completed his first Boston Marathon this past Monday! Mitchell students and teachers followed Mr. […]

State Superintendent Mike Flanagan Visits Pattengill Elementary School

April 23, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Pattengill Elementary School was honored on Monday, April 21, with a visit from the State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. The visit was arranged by Pattengill’s teacher, Paula D’Addona. Superintendent Flanagan clearly enjoyed his visit to Pattengill […]

AAPS Student Assessments – A Note From Dr. Swift

April 21, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Next Steps – District Student Assessments Last fall, the Ann Arbor Public Schools experienced technical issues with administration of the NWEA/MAP student assessment. As a result, Ann Arbor Public Schools did […]

District Offers Another Schools of Choice Application Window

April 17, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The district is accepting more Schools of Choice applications from May 5 to June 2.

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Superintendent’s Budget Update – April 16, 2014

April 16, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Innovation is the key to growth. Innovation is also the key to solving big challenges, whether it’s the economy, healthcare, or education. Innovation is how you survive and thrive in the marketplace. Innovation is how […]

Skyline Freshman wins Dexter Community Orchestra’s Youth Artist Competition

April 16, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Forrest Flesher will perform with the Dexter Community Orchestra on Sunday, April 27.

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Huron’s Business Professionals of America Earns 31 State Awards

April 16, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The students received four 1st place awards, six 2nd place awards, four 4th place awards, two 5th place awards, four 6th place awards, and two 7th place awards.

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AAPS Announces Second Window for In-District Transfer Requests – April 14 – May 2, 2014

April 14, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Applications will be accepted for students living in the Ann Arbor Public School District for In-District transfer request for Fall 2014.

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CHS Jazz Students Perform with Jazz Trumpet Star Wynton Marsalis

April 4, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The Community High Jazz Program was asked to provide music for the UMS/Ford Honors Gala on Sunday night, March 31, where 9-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winning jazz trumpet star Wynton Marsalis was this year’s honoree.

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Michigan Third Grade Reading Legislation: March Reading Celebration or March Madness?

March 26, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Legislation currently under consideration in Michigan falls far short: it offers too little, too late for Michigan students in supporting reading proficiency.

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