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Teen team certified in safety following Huron readiness event
Eight students were certified as the district’s first Teen Certified Emergency Response Team, or CERT, during a March 8 event at Huron High School. […]
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Eberwhite teachers reach out to tutor young students at Parkhurst
Eberwhite Elementary School teachers are taking turns this year tutoring at the nearby Parkhurst Apartments, where they assist students with lessons as well as homework. The program, which takes place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, expands the school’s community outreach, which has also included a lending library at the apartments. […]
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Student peacemaking program expands to 4 more schools
A student-run program designed to resolve conflict among peers has expanded in Ann Arbor. Peers Making Peace was first adopted at Pioneer High School and has now moved into Skyline, Stone and Clemente high schools as well as Slauson Middle School. “I think it’s a terrific program,” said Slauson Principal Chris Curtis. “I’m very supportive of it. It empowers the students.” […]
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Pioneer High peer group assists struggling students
Since 1988, Pioneer High School’s Positive Peer Influence group has helped other students with challenges in and out of school that may interfere with their academic achievement. Students not only work with their peers, but also help to select those who will take the class. […]
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In-school clinics aim at healthy approach for students and families
Two clinics housed in The Ann Arbor Public Schools serve a variety of eastside students and their families for preventative care as well as illness and injuries. The clinics at Scarlett Middle School and Stone High School are open during regular school hours and are run by the University of Michigan Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools. […]
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Innovation at Skyline High begins in the classroom
Skyline High School continues its unique approach. Ann Arbor’s newest high school is now operating in its second year with magnet programs and a mastery approach to learning. It will have students of all grade levels attending by 2011. […]
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Live at Skyline: Leslie Center eagle takes flight as mascot
A 3-year-old bald eagle that lives at the Leslie Science and Nature Center has been adopted as a mascot by Skyline High School. The raptor has visited the school several times for assemblies and other activities. […]
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Eberwhite 5th-graders warm it up with homemade blankets, scarves
Fifth-graders at Eberwhite Elementary took a hand-made approach this year to community service, making blankets and scarves for the needy. The no-sew blankets will go to Project Linus, the scarves to the Delonis Center. […]
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Singers join in to keep Ann Arbor Civic Chorus a popular club
The Ann Arbor Civic Chorus has been bringing local singers together since 1983. Members say they come back each year not only for the music, but for the camaraderie. […]
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Vazquez brings caring demeanor to top Scarlett post
Gerald Vazquez has taken the reins as the new principal at Scarlett Middle School. The Saline resident hails most recently from the Detroit Public Schools. […]