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Peggy Leonard, Lakewood & A2 Open art teacher

May 4, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Peggy Wier Leonard is a townie who grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Mack, Forsythe, and Pioneer. She attended Eastern Michigan University with the idea of being an elementary classroom teacher with a minor […]

King Elementary/A2V+Virtual Academy teacher Laura Wayne named 2021 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year

April 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The award honors educators who create a culture for the arts to flourish; Wayne called the ‘consummate art teacher’ Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was supposed to be a typical […]

Pioneer’s A Cappella Choir named Michigan School Vocal Music Association 2022 Outstanding Choir

April 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Applause, applause! The Pioneer High School A Cappella Choir has been designated through blind audition as the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) 2022 Outstanding Choir. Only two choirs from across the state are given […]

Tickets on sale now for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of ‘The Mystery Of…’

April 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Tickets are now on sale for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of “The Mystery Of…” The show will be held at Huron High School on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 30 at […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Les Miserables School Edition at Skyline High School May 13, 14, 15

April 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

PTG’s production comes to the stage after pandemic shut it down in 2020 In March 2020, the Pioneer Theatre Guild‘s first attempt at producing Les Misérables was forced to shut down due to the pandemic. […]

Slauson 8th grader spends all day Sunday dropping off signs in honor of Earth Day 2022

April 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

With district’s & principals’ permission, Shanon Kawata placed signs at 17 schools Slauson Middle School eighth grader Shanon Kawata spent all day Sunday dropping off signs in honor of Earth Day April 22 at 17 […]

Tappan seventh grade violinist invited to perform at prestigious event

March 22, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Orchestra Director Joseph Alcocer says Ceyne Park is among an elite group of talented young musicians By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Remember this name: Ceyne Park. The seventh grade violinist at Tappan Middle School […]

Boys Swimming: Pioneer finishes perfect season with another Division 1 State Title

March 15, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com There are only four walls surrounding the Hill natatorium at Pioneer High School. But at some point, the school district is going to have to approve funding to build a fifth wall […]

Shevaughn Watson, Carpenter Elementary third grade teacher

March 8, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Shevaughn Watson was born and raised in Grand Rapids. The youngest of four children whose mother often emphasized the importance of education and community involvement, she attended elementary, middle, and high school within the Grand […]

ASL teacher—a Child of Deaf Adults—applauds award-winning movie “CODA”

March 4, 2022 AAPS News Editor

About 540 students are enrolled in ASL classes in Ann Arbor Public Schools By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News When AAPS American Sign Language teacher Jennifer Niner heard about the movie “CODA,” she knew she wanted […]