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Kids share their hobbies, passions at Eberwhite Mind Fair

April 5, 2013 AAPS News Editor

At first glance, the Eberwhite Mind Fair on March 20 looked like a science fair: the auditorium was full of posters and interactive displays. But on closer look, the topics strayed from your typical science-y […]

Superintendent’s Community Builders Program develops with student input

April 5, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green started a district-wide Community Builders Program last November, providing students leadership opportunities and three levels of peace education: peacekeeping, peace building and peace making […]

Pioneer to perform ‘Shrek the Musical’

April 3, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Oh, for the love of Pete! The Pioneer Theater Guild is performing “Shrek the Musical” from April 27 to May 5, and the performance dates can’t come soon enough. Pioneer is workshopping […]

Huron Rising Scholar named Gates Millennium Finalist

April 1, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Abraham Fasina is a 17-year-old Huron senior, a Rising Scholar an immigrant from Nigeria. He is also a finalist for this year’s Gates Millennium Scholarship. Abraham, whose nickname is Ayo, was nominated for the scholarship […]

VIDEO: Teachers Go Bananas at Bryant Elementary

March 29, 2013 AAPS News Editor

“Teachers Go Bananas” at Bryant Elementary is a favorite yearly treat. Teachers dress up as their favorite book characters and then during “Banana Time” rush to another classroom to share their story. “Banana Time” happens […]

Forsythe 6th Grade KMO Team Bronze Again in Michigan, Top 20% Nationally

March 26, 2013 AAPS News Editor

A team of 20 Forsythe 6th graders again came in third place among ten teams in Michigan in the Knowledge Master Open, held on March 20, 2013. The KMO is a national knowledge contest that […]

Northside gets visit from its very own Science Guy

March 26, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Who needs Bill Nye the Science Guy? Northside Elementary School hosted their very own science guy, Dr. David Kupperman, at an all-school assembly on March 15th. Dr. Kupperman, a physicist and grandfather of 3rd grader Leo Kupperman […]

Bach KMO team places second in state competition

March 26, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Bach School’s Knowledge Master Open Team placed second in Michigan, in the Knowledge Master Open held on March 20, 2013. Nationally, Bach placed 64th out of 185 total teams.

Skyline students compete in DECA Career State Conference; one goes to International Career Conference

March 26, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Skyline students competed at the DECA Career State Conference held in Grand Rapids, MI on March 15-17. The following students received recognition on stage and were finalist in their respective events.

Slauson Science Olympiad heads to State championship in April

March 26, 2013 AAPS News Editor

We are so proud of Slauson’s 30 determined, ingenious Science Olympians who took first place in the Region 9 Olympiad in Hillsdale on Saturday, March 16. This means they’re going to the State Olympiad in […]