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Allen art teacher and AAPS moms create masks for healthcare & other essential workers

April 1, 2020 AAPS News Editor

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 […]

An AAPS parent accepts a laptop for remote learning at home.
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1,850 devices distributed to AAPS families for remote learning during shutdown

March 25, 2020 AAPS News Editor

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 […]

Three Pattengill students, Principal Robin Kocher, teacher Bernadette Swanson, and Andy Thomas
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2019 Karen Thomas Memorial Fund grants presented to teachers in 5 schools

December 17, 2019 AAPS News Editor

“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

December 12, 2019 AAPS News Editor

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

November 26, 2019 AAPS News Editor

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

November 20, 2019 AAPS News Editor

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

October 25, 2019 AAPS News Editor

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 […]

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30 seconds with … the Pittsfield Fun Run

October 16, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Students danced, ran, and exercised during the annual Pittsfield Fun Run Wednesday afternoon.  Organized by the Pittsfield PTO, the event met its goal of $10,000, which will be used […]

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Family of Pattengill third grader recently diagnosed with leukemia: ‘Please join bone marrow registry’

October 10, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: An AAPS family whose 8-year-old daughter, Natalia, was recently diagnosed with leukemia has asked us to put out a plea for people—especially those of mixed race—to consider joining the bone marrow registry at […]

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Newly retired teacher expands fund to help children who can’t afford music camp

July 1, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Deborah Katz decided to retire this year after 30 years teaching music for Ann Arbor Public Schools, she knew she wanted to somehow help AAPS music students in […]

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