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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 […]
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30 seconds with … the Pittsfield Fun Run
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’
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
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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AAPS sign the National Anthem at Tigers game
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Video by John Cristiano Jennifer Post-Niner says the best part of Teacher Appreciation Week was watching her American Sign Language students from Community and Pathways high schools perform the […]
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Allen Elementary places 16th of 700 schools in national plastic film recycling challenge
Members of the Allen Elementary community took on a new challenge this year. For the first time, they participated in the Trex “Beyond the Bag” national recycling challenge. In the process, students saved 306 pounds of […]