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Photos: Skyline’s inaugural graduation

June 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Skyline High School graduated its first senior class at a commencement ceremony at Eastern Michigan University June 11, 2012. Read the story here Related stories Photos: Pioneer Commencement at EMU Photos: Huron […]

Video: Kids love kindergarten at AAPS

June 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh See what makes kindergarten so great in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Community High School Alumni announce 40th anniversary All-Class Reunion weekend

June 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Community High School 40th anniversary all-class reunion weekend takes place Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. This event marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Community High School in 1972. All CHS alumni […]

Building bridges, supporting students: Q&A with Azibo Stevens, AAPS Homeless Liaison

June 4, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Due to a federal law, school districts must identify and assist students from homeless families. This law is called the McKinney-Vento Act, and part of its goal is to ensure homeless children […]

Video: Building bridges, supporting students

June 4, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Huron High School Assistant Principal Marcus Edmondson, King Elementary Principal Kathy Morhous, Haisley Elementary Principal Kathy Scarnecchia, Scarlett Middle School Principal Gerald Vazquez and Safe House’s Coordinator of Shelter and Help Line […]

State Senator Rebekah Warren gives special tribute at Lawton retirement celebration

May 31, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Three longtime Ann Arbor Public Schools educators celebrated their collective 87 years of service with friends, family and students at a reception Wednesday night at Lawton Elementary. Music teacher Dr. Gloria Dunn, […]

Scarlett eighth graders get career, life lessons at Portfolio Day

May 23, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh A nervous and excited tension filled the air at Scarlett Middle School last Wednesday. Grown-ups in dark suits, toting Blackberrys and shiny briefcases, walked briskly through the halls. Smaller versions of those […]

Picnic Pops features Marine Band guest, Huron alum

May 21, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh This year’s Picnic Pops featured abundant sunshine, carnival games, balloons and – of course – the fun musical selections of the AAPS middle and high school bands. It also featured an esteemed […]

Health sciences program earns E3 Award from Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce

May 16, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Each year the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce gives out E3 Awards that recognize educational programs or educators for their “exemplary education endeavors.” The AAPS Health Science Program was […]

AAPS celebrates Bike to School Day

May 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh A parade of bike riders rolled in to Wines Elementary Wednesday morning. Tikes on tiny bikes with training wheels. Kids in bike buggies, enjoying the ride. Tandem bikes. Junior-sized mountain bikes. Grown-up […]