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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

Skyline students design, create mural to reflect high school’s mission

March 14, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School’s first floor has undergone a colorful transformation thanks to the school’s wall mural project funded by the school’s PTSO and the Dahlmann Grant from the AAPS Educational Foundation.

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Huron senior follows dream to sing opera on the European stage

March 14, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Darren Fedewa, 17, was nominated by an Indiana University professor for the opportunity to attend the Saarburg Festival in Germany this summer. He is fundraising to make his dream a reality.

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Youth poetry slams Ann Arbor high school stages starting tonight

March 4, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Original student works from four Ann Arbor high schools offer the ultimate in creativity, culminating with finals at the Neutral Zone on March 24.

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King community shares myriad cultures, dance and good eating

February 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: King Elementary School offered its seventh annual International Night this month. More than 350 students performed on stage with about 1,000 enjoying the show and a cultural potluck.

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Ann Arbor students learn firsthand about living with disabilities

February 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO AND SLIDE SHOW: Fourth-graders at 18 Ann Arbor elementary schools find out about living with disabilities first-hand in daylong workshops each winter and spring. Parent Steve Schwartz shares his story – one that touches student hearts every year, says one parent.

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Nia fitness helps instructor heal, lose weight and gives her a calling

February 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Instructor Teresa Myers learned to tune her body, mind and spirit and found a path to healing through the fitness routine of Nia. She toned up, lost 85 pounds and has found a calling that brings her joy.

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Life with 1 lung: Scarlett’s Estermyer shares story of son’s transplant

February 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Looking at teacher assistant Lori Estermyer, you wouldn’t know that she functions with just one lung, and why.Like everyone else, she goes to work each day, spends quality time with her family and muddles and slogs through the winter weather.

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Clague students win 1st place in ShowGreen TV Film Challenge

February 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Technology teacher Michael Harris said he was invited to the program by the students who won for the 13-and-Under Category, answering the question: “What is global climate change and what’s your solution?”

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Dozens of volunteers set the scene for Burns Park Players production

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOW: Longtime volunteers for the local theater company bring a sense of community to the stage for productions that benefit Ann Arbor students. Their winter performance continues this weekend.

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Lakewood Elementary celebrates school’s 50-year anniversary

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Lakewood students researched their history and learned about life in a one-room schoolhouse, the times in the 1960s when their school first opened and they put together an all-encompassing assembly to showcase their work.

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