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King Elementary honors its first kindergarten teacher, now 96

October 24, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Jean Holmes became King Elementary’s first kindergarten teacher when the school opened in 1969, and taught there for 19 years. On Monday, her two sons surprised her […]

Carpenter Cougars exceed Fun Run goal, so Principal Michael Johnson makes good on an unusual promise

October 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Carpenter Cougar Fun Run not only met its fundraising goal of $5,000, the students collected pledges that more than doubled that. So Principal Michael Johnson made […]

Becky Gracey, King Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Becky Gracey grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Lawton Elementary, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High School. While she was in Marlene Milazzo’s first grade class, she decided she wanted to be a teacher. […]

Principal Kerry Beal welcomes two young students to Allen Elementary's temporary home at Ypsilanti's West Middle School.

A2 Schools Podcast episode 3, Principal Kerry Beal talks about Allen Elementary’s memorable 14 months

October 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion about the memorable last 14 months for Allen Elementary including dealing with a flood and winning recognition as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School with Principal Kerry Beal.

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Two 3rd grade students reading across from each other at a desk

School Board approves purchase of additional new classroom furniture

October 2, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“I visited all of those schools, I’ve talked to the teachers, they’re very excited about it and the kids love it,” says Executive Director of Elementary Education Dawn Linden.

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Kevin Karr stands at a podium with the screen behind saying IB For ALL

A2 Schools Podcast episode 2, Kevin Karr talks International Baccalaureate and triathlons

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion on Ann Arbor Public Schools International Baccalaureate program with the district’s Pre K – 12 IB Coordinator Kevin Karr.

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Danielle Grosos, Pattengill Resource Room teacher

September 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Danielle Grosos grew up in Dearborn Heights, the daughter of Mark and Anita Griffin. During high school, she worked for Dearborn Heights 20th District Court and thought about becoming […]

Veronica Nowicki, Lawton Second grade teacher

September 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos and profile by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Veronica Nowicki grew up in Saginaw, the daughter of Tony and Maria Moreno. When she was seven years old, her family moved to Puerto de Santa […]

A construction crane lifting a large piece of metal onto the roof of Allen Elementary School

Allen Elementary School one year after flood, readying for 2017-18 school year

August 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

August 18, 2017 marks the one year anniversary since a pipe burst, flooding Allen Elementary School. A recap of the Allen community’s unusual year, and the renovations to the building that have been made.

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Title 1 Summer School Programs help prevent ‘summer slide’

July 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Several AAPS elementary schools offer Title I Summer School, which gives students a boost in the basics during two weeks of morning classes. Here’s a quick look at […]