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a pair of Mitchell Elementary students stand in front of a sign celebrating Motown music

AAPS celebrates black history throughout the year

March 7, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrated Black History Month in February with a wide variety of special events and lessons. The district however incorporates black history into the curriculum of all subjects throughout the year. […]

A group of the 2018 Freedom Fund Scholars stand and set at their table

Ann Arbor Branch of the NAACP recognizes over 140 AAPS students, urge everyone to get out the vote

November 5, 2018 AAPS News Editor

“I think education is crucial if we want to understand the world around us and we want to be aware of who we’re going to be voting for,” says Community High School student Toya Pace.

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AAPS Congratulates 78 National Merit Semi-Finalists

September 27, 2018 AAPS News Editor

”We are extremely proud of our students who have achieved National Merit Semi-Finalist status. We recognize the effort it takes to master the range of subject areas tested and we applaud these Semi-Finalists for rising to the challenge and excelling,” says Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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Pattengill’s ‘Tech It Out’ on Dec. 7 will feature both high- and low-tech trends

December 5, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Pattengill Elementary’s ‘Tech it Out’ on Dec. 7 will introduce parents to the exciting technology their children are using at school, and invite students to make […]

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Tech Trek gives AAPS chance to display Project Lead the Way for students in K-12

June 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to Menlo Innovation providing space, the event also gave AAPS a chance to let the community see the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math or STEAM offerings across the district. This includes Project Lead the Way in Kindergarten through 12th grade and FIRST Robotics Teams.

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32nd annual College Fair to be held Wednesday, March 29, at Pioneer

March 21, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools will host its 32nd annual College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at Pioneer High School. The event is open to all students and all families in […]

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CTE students demonstrate their skills on career night

December 7, 2016 AAPS News Editor

This year’s Career and Technical Education Career Night hosted by Huron High School gave students in many programs the chance to demonstrate some of the skills they have been learning this year.

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Annual STEAM Expo & CTE Career Night highlights exciting AAPS programs

December 1, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Two events running simultaneously at Huron High School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 will give visitors an up-close look at some exciting programs offered at […]

AAPS becomes the only district in the state to offer Project Lead the Way in every school

September 22, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News It’s an exciting year at Ann Arbor Public Schools, which is now the only district in the state to offer Project Lead the Way curriculum in each […]

Rec and Ed summer camps STEAMing up young students’ minds

July 15, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“We don’t want students just learning by rote, we want them learning how to be thinkers, and changers, and movers and we want them thinking about how to create, and how to survive in a world that’s more technology based,” says Rec and Ed Life-Long Learning Manager Kim Smith

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