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Third in a series: Pioneer senior Jordan George-Nwogu honored as `Young Man of Promise’

November 16, 2016 AAPS News Editor

     Editor’s note: Six AAPS high school seniors were recently named “Young Men of Promise” by the Delta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This is one in a series of profiles […]

Exterior shot of Allen Elementary school on a sunny day
Board of Education

Allen Elementary community expected to move back to repaired, upgraded building in April

November 3, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“The building would be talking to us at this point if it was structurally unsound. We see no signs of structural cracking or movement in the building at all,” says Mitchell and Mouat Architect Kevin Stansbury […]

Board of Education

Mitchell Elementary School expansion celebrated with ribbon cutting

October 24, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“We want people to know that something new and different is happening at Mitchell School, and it is special,” says Principal Kevin Karr. […]

"Exceptional" profiles

His classroom is the great outdoors

October 14, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News It’s a sunny fall day at the Fox Preserve gravel pit, and the second graders are super excited about all the rocks they’re collecting in their plastic […]

A colorful play structure including slides
Board of Education

2015 Bond Committees to make recommendations soon

October 7, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“This whole body of work has one focus and that is to focus on the student experience while they are in our schools,” says Superintendent Jeanice Swift. […]

Three 5th grade girls read at new desks
Elementary News

Reactions to one of Ann Arbor Public Schools first lighthouse classrooms

October 7, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“I think it’s awesome. It’s really comfortable to read on, it’s not distracting. The new desks kind of roll, which you can lock in, and they’re easy to work at.” Haisley 5th grader Ayden shares his thoughts on the new furniture in his classroom. […]

Community Gives Back

Thurston celebrates International Walk to School Day with honored guests at all-school assembly

October 5, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Ann Arbor Police Department Community Engagement Officer Doug Martell parked his car near Thurston Elementary Wednesday morning, then pulled his bike out and rode to school with […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Andy Meyer, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher

September 27, 2016 AAPS News Editor

  Andy Meyer grew up with three brothers in the Kalamazoo area, the son of a small business owner and a nurse. His love for sports started early. Meyer started playing hockey when he was […]

Elementary News

All about birds: Project-based learning keeps students engaged at the Summer Learning Institute

July 14, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story, photo and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News By the end of the summer, about 300 AAPS students will have not only strengthened their math, science, social studies and reading skills, they’ll know a […]

Community Gives Back

Carpenter debuts renovated courtyard that will serve as a living learning space

June 16, 2016 AAPS News Editor

 Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Carpenter Elementary’s renovated courtyard will serve as an outdoor science classroom aimed at helping children understand the natural world around them. “We wanted to make […]

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