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Amie Snapke, Forsythe Middle School science teacher

September 16, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Amie Snapke grew up in Southfield and was a nature and animal lover from a young age. After graduating from Southfield Lathrup High School, she began studying zoology at Michigan State University, but transferred […]

Scarlett Media Center boasts inspiring, student-created sculpture

September 15, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“With all the layers of depth that they bring to a standard idea, (students) produce amazing things. They do a really good job of getting to the heart of the concept.” _ Anne Colvin

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Transformed Dicken garden is one of six to be featured on Sept. 20 AAPS garden tour; reception

September 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News An upcoming garden tour and reception on Sunday, Sept. 20 will highlight six prolific gardens in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. All are the result of many hours of […]

A day in the life … BPE’s first day of school

September 9, 2015 AAPS News Editor

All photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

First day of school slideshow

September 8, 2015 AAPS News Editor

[View the story “Ann Arbor Public Schools kicks off 2015-16 school year” on Storify]

Teachers and staff gather for Opening Day activities; “We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year

September 1, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The opening day of the 2015-16 year for AAPS staff and teachers was a busy one Tuesday, with each school focusing on the year-long theme of caring. It was also a time for team building, […]

Teachers and staff head to school on Tuesday

August 31, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis When AAEA President Linda Carter began her teaching career with Ann Arbor Public Schools 41 years ago, she walked into the Forsythe teachers’ lounge during a break. A […]

Parents pleased with SISS’ emphasis on partnership

August 27, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News AAPS parents whose children have an IEP or 504 Plan say they appreciate the effort to include them more and more in the educational process. “This has […]

“We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year, principals learn at retreat

August 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis Eighty Ann Arbor Public Schools leaders gathered for the first day of the 2015-16 Instructional Council Leadership Retreat Tuesday. The daylong event was an information-filled kick-off to the school year for […]

New Back to School Helpline gives parent quick access to information

August 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

What time does school let out this year? What if my child isn’t immunized yet? We just moved to Ann Arbor. How do I register my child for middle school? These are a few of […]