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[ October 2, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders A minute in the room
[ October 1, 2026 ] Dicken community celebrates topping off of new school Elementary News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward, Carpenter Elementary School Nurse "Exceptional" profiles
[ September 29, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Quran Jackson teaches the new 4th/5th class at Carpenter Elementary A minute in the room
[ September 28, 2026 ] AAPS singers from three high schools accepted to the MSVMA Musical Theatre Intensive High School News

Christy Yee, AAPS occupational therapist

January 26, 2016 AAPS News Editor

In a sentence or two, why do you love what you do? Profile and photo by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Christy Yee joined the Ann Arbor Public Schools in 2002, and has a passion for […]

FutureStars 2016 perform to packed house

January 25, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News “What just happened?” FutureStars winner Kaleb Doughten-Priska kept repeating those words Saturday night as he was congratulated by his talented competitors in the annual talent show presented […]

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

Mother of five AAPS students wins big in Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop drawing

January 13, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Moira Yuhas says she felt a bit sheepish spending $40 on four raffle tickets in the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop’s Car & Cash Raffle. “It was just before Christmas, […]

Huron student featured in inspirational skiing video

January 8, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Austin Shepherd, a sophomore at Huron High School, is featured in a new youtube video skiing the mountains in Telluride, Colorado. Austin, has participated in all sorts of outdoor […]

Skyline High School students take field trips without leaving the building

January 8, 2016 AAPS News Editor

“They’ve got everything from under sea to outer space to career explorations. There are probably 10 to 15 career explorations that they can take the kids on as well as sites all over the world. It’s incredibly immersive,” says Instructional technology teacher Peter Pasque.

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