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3 questions for: AAPS alum Peter Schwankl
2007 Community High grad talks about why he volunteered for Hour of Code, how CHS teachers set him on a solid path to a great career, and why he believes none of us really knows […]
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NSF Scrub Club will host events for kids at food distribution sites Oct. 26 & 29
Knowing this back-to-school season is unlike any other, NSF International’s NSF Scrub Club® will visit two AAPS food distribution sites this month, handing out free resources and prizes to parents and students. The Scrub Club […]
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Peace Neighborhood Center and Community Action Network help prepare students for upcoming school year
Summer programs kept students engaged; introduced them to new software By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Thanks to the support of the Peace Neighborhood Center, Isaiah Lewis is feeling good about starting virtual classes with […]
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Allen art teacher and AAPS moms create masks for healthcare & other essential workers
Carrie Jankowski and Katie Ajluni created the Masks for Ann Arbor Facebook group to make a difference. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary art teacher Sarah Conner has joined several AAPS parents who […]
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1,850 devices distributed to AAPS families for remote learning during shutdown
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor By the end of the day Tuesday, the AAPS Technology Department—with the help of many staff volunteers—had distributed 1,850 devices to AAPS families so their children can stay connected […]
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2019 Karen Thomas Memorial Fund grants presented to teachers in 5 schools
“These are teacher initiated grants that meet the needs of the particular classroom,” says Andy Thomas. […]
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AAPS students delve into coding during week-long Hour of Code
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor In celebration of Computer Science Education Week—and just because it’s a very good idea—27 of AAPS’ 32 schools this week are learning new computing skills […]
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Donated, vintage “Clyde” is one “awesome piece of automotive history” for Skyline community
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Wondering why that snazzy 1959 Ford Fairlane was parked for several weeks at the entrance of Skyline High School? Well, it’s a 500 retractable convertible Skyliner, for starters. Fondly […]
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Student and community stewards come together for volunteer workday at Pioneer Pond
Photos by Coert Ambrosino, Dave Szczygiel, and Jenni Wilkening More than 40 students, staff, and community members recently spent a cold Saturday volunteering at the Pioneer Pond. Activities included clearing overgrowth around the amphitheater and […]
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Pathways’ annual Postsecondary Fair highlights a few of the many options available after high school
Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The information flowed in the commons of the Pathways to Success Academic Campus at Thursday’s fourth annual Postsecondary Fair. Counselor Marissa Bailey-Johnson explained that the […]