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Kristin Berger, King Elementary music teacher

September 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kristin Berger grew up moving every three or four years—which she attributes to her parents having “itchy feet” when she was younger. “But actuality, there have just been lots of awesome […]

PJs & crazy socks welcome: Students enjoy storytime with staff via Carpenter’s Sunday evening virtual visits

September 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Facebook Live series begins its sixth year of connecting with families outside school hours By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nearly six years ago, Carpenter Elementary Principal Michael Johnson was considering ways to connect with families […]

Photos of students who give advice to kindergarteners

Video: We asked Burns Park students: What advice do you have for kindergarteners?

September 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Daniel Verdugo, Huron High School Spanish teacher

September 7, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Born and raised in Spain, Daniel Verdugo has taught Spanish at Huron High School since 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Barcelona, where his interest in languages, history, and cultures motivated […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Natalie Millman is chasing goals on & off the field

August 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Natalie Millman carries a big stick and high expectations when she steps onto the turf with her Pioneer field hockey teammates. But she has a completely different “team” she also plays for, […]

Video: Eberwhite’s annual welcome back event is again a hit with students & families

August 30, 2022 AAPS News Editor

An annual event at Eberwhite Elementary on the morning of the first day of school welcomes new and returning families and students back to school after the summer break. And while it would appear to […]

Rowing on the Huron River prepares P.E./health teachers to continue ErgEd curriculum

August 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Professional Development session is part of AAPS’ partnership with ErgEd, which brings rowing to PE classes 6-12 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The scenic Huron River was the perfect setting for AAPS’ secondary physical education and health […]

Longtime Pioneer golf coach Steve Rodriguez to be inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame

August 11, 2022 AAPS News Editor

For 41 years until his retirement in 2018, Rodriguez was a popular golf coach, PE teacher, and mentor By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor To the surprise of no one connected to Pioneer sports for […]

Members of the AAPS Board of Education, Superintendent Swift, Strategic Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Shore and Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan Executive Director Nancy Margolis at the art exhibit in Gallup Park

AAPS School Board visits Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan exhibit

August 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

At their retreat last week, the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education visited an exhibit that uses the power of art and prose to promote diversity. They became the latest members of the AAPS […]

AAPS students learning video production skills in the CTN studio

And … action! New Rec & Ed camp teaches practical skills in video production

July 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The TV Lights, Camera & Action Video Camp is held at CTN for a hands-on, real-world experience Rec & Ed‘s new camp this summer is helping kids learn how to produce, direct, and make TV, […]