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Burns Park Wonder Wall reflects culture of caring

January 19, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Hear Hailey talk about the Wonder Wall: Principal Chuck Hatt says the wall reflects the school’s culture of kindness and compassion: Winnie Jalet reflects on […]

Bryant’s All-School Assembly honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Bryant Elementary’s All-School Assembly Jan. 15 featured performances by all students honoring the civil rights leaders. _ Photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News

Shawn Davis, Carpenter Elementary kindergarten teacher

December 30, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Shawn Davis is shown with a few of his students. Photos by Jo Mathis. Shawn Davis grew up in Ann Arbor and was a student […]

Eberwhite’s Winter Fantasy showcases young talent: See the slideshow

December 18, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The Eberwhite Elementary first and second graders presented a lively show titled “A Winter Fantasy” Thursday afternoon before schoolmates, staff, and family. Music teacher Jeffrey Willets said he was very proud of the six- and […]

Angell and Wines elementary schools celebrate 2015 National Blue Ribbon Awards

November 23, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“It’s just a giant bucket of awesome all that you accomplished,” Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor told students and staff at 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools Angell and Wines.

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Angell and Wines Elementary Schools receive 2015 National Blue Ribbon Awards

November 11, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“We are very honored that the quality work of our Angell and Wines school teams has been recognized with this prestigious national award,” said Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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Robyn Skodzinsky, King Elementary office manager

November 3, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Born just outside of Cleveland, Robyn Skodzinsky was raised in upstate and central New York. She moved to Ann Arbor in 1998 to serve as an AmeriCorps member for two years with SOS Community Services. […]

Opening night of Stephen’s Theater is joyful, loving tribute to Bach student

October 27, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News When Stephen Easter died of hypothermia following a canoeing accident on a father-son campout two summers ago, his family and friends were consumed by grief. But […]

Jim Stock, head custodian, Haisley Elementary

October 20, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Jim Stock was raised in Livona and Hamburg, and attended Pinckney Community Schools. He then attended U.S. Truck Driver Training School in Detroit where he received his Commercial Driver License (CDL), class A. Stock […]

Student suspensions declining in Ann Arbor Public Schools

October 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

When comparing the 2010-11 school year to 2014-15, the number of high school students that were suspended at least once is down 48 percent. At the middle school level that reduction is 75 percent, and a 74 percent reduction for elementary school students.

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