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Thanksgiving Gratitude from Dr. Swift

November 25, 2014 AAPS News Editor

November 25, 2014 Hello Ann Arbor Public Schools Community, Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to […]

King Elementary students celebrate rare honor

November 21, 2014 AAPS News Editor

If the Ann Arbor Public Schools had a Hall of Fame, Martin Luther King Elementary’s National Blue Ribbon School for 2014 would be front and central, says Superintendent Jeanice Swift. “It’s a really big deal. […]

AAPS on College Boards 5th Annual AP District Honor Roll

November 19, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Placed on the College Board’s 5th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success A Record 547 School Districts Across the Nation Are Honored Ann Arbor […]

AAPS Parents Learn About the New ALICE Protocol

October 31, 2014 AAPS News Editor

With the tragic school shooting in Washington all too fresh in their minds, AAPS parents gathered at Pioneer High School recently to learn about the district’s new protocol for handling the highly unlikely chance that […]

Halloween and Fall Festivals Throughout Our Schools!

October 31, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Halloween and Fall Festivals were celebrated across the Ann Arbor district today! Here are just a few of the fun photos! More to come next week!

King Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School

September 30, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public School’s King Elementary School Named A National Blue Ribbon School for 2014 September 30, 2014 Dr. Jeanice K. Swift, Superintendent of the Ann Arbor Public Schools, is pleased to announce that Martin […]

History Maker Dr. George Shirley Visits Carpenter

September 29, 2014 AAPS News Editor

On Friday, September 26, 2014, History Maker Dr. George Shirley visited Carpenter Elementary School to share the importance of getting a good education, asking children to listen to the adults in their lives and what it […]

Exciting Start to A2 STEAM at Northside – Back to School BBQ!

August 28, 2014 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM at Northside opened their doors, or rather the school grounds on Wednesday night to welcome students, families and staff to the 2014-2015 school year!! Hundreds of families attended the BBQ sponsored by the […]

AAPS Teachers Back! 3 Days of PD on Tap!

August 26, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public School teachers are back in our schools! They are meeting this morning to view a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Swift and then start their day of professional development! Follow along with […]

Summer ESL Academy 4th – 8th Graders Cultivate Literacy Skills and Strong Ties with Community Businesses

August 13, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The community became the curriculum for seventy 4th – 8th grade English Language Learners in the July 7 – 25th, Summer ESL Academy (SESLA). Through site visits, conversations, and informal gatherings, kids and adults came […]