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Welcome to the new AAPS News!
You may have noticed some changes at the AAPS district news site. There’s a new design, a front page that changes daily, a “Latest News” page full of recent stories, and a page dedicated to […]
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We’re giving away a $50 gift card to Nicola’s Books!
We’re happy to offer a $50 gift card from Nicola’s Books, one of our sponsors. Just be one of the first 100 people to “like” AAPS on Facebook or to follow AAPS on Twitter. The […]
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Extra library books find new home at AAPS
By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service A few times a year, libraries clean out their inventories and get rid of excess books. But those books aren’t just tossed into the trash. Instead, materials at the […]
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Dodgeball tournament raises money for rowing teams
By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service If the second annual dodgeball tournament could be summed in one word, it would have to be this: Duck!
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Dance Body performance showcases student creativity
By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Tonight’s Dance Body performance will feature pop music, smooth moves and the work ethic of a thriving dance company.
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Skyline DECA students win big at conference
The Skyline High School DECA chapter took home a slew of awards after attending the DECA District Career and Development Conference/Competition on Jan. 12 at Eastern Michigan University.
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Skyline hosts first annual A Cappella-palooza (with audio slideshow)
By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service More than 200 high school students sang at an “A Cappella-palooza,” held at Skyline High School on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The students were part of 14 a cappella groups […]
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Two Skyline students win outstanding achievement award
The Breakfast Optimist Club of Ann Arbor gave two Skyline High School juniors, Olivia Thorp and Sarath Anand, the Harold Eastman Outstanding Youth Award last month.
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Thurston fifth graders donate homemade pillowcases to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Sometimes, making a difference is as easy as making a pillowcase. That’s what Mrs. Sheryl Pokela’s class of fifth graders at Thurston Elementary learned last month. For a […]
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Forget losing weight—instead, get healthy
By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Pete Thomas knows a few things about losing weight. Thomas won $100,000 after being a contestant in the 2005 season of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” a reality show dedicated […]