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[ February 16, 2026 ] Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director "Exceptional" profiles
[ February 12, 2026 ] The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades Latest news
[ February 11, 2026 ] Bach Elementary students discover the power of food at Mood Boost event Elementary News
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[ February 10, 2026 ] District-wide NAAPID celebrations emphasized the importance of family involvement in student success Features

Rob Finkle, Slauson Middle School self-contained classroom teacher

September 13, 2021 AAPS News Editor

This is Rob Finkle’s 18th year of teaching. The oldest of three brothers, he graduated from Holly High School and went on to work as a welder for five years. While volunteering at church helping […]

Subha Ramadoss, Huron High School physics teacher

September 7, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Subha Ramadoss grew up in New Delhi, India. Her mother was a high school science teacher and her father worked in the National Informatics Center as one of the Directors. Inspired by her mom, she […]

Video: Across the district, AAPS teachers are preparing to say, ‘Welcome back!’ on Monday

August 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

“Welcome back!” AAPS teachers across the district have been preparing all week to say, “Welcome back!” on the first day of the 2021-22 school year this Monday, August 30. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News […]

“I love being part of their growth.” Roberta Heyward is eager to oversee middle and K-8 education

August 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Tappan Middle School Principal Roberta Heyward learned she’d been named AAPS’ Executive Director, K-8 and Middle-Level Education, she was both elated and confident that she will love her […]

Inclusive, equitable, and joyful: District’s new head of elementary education is eager to help enhance the school environment

August 4, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Matt Hilton lauded as caring, thoughtful leader By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor As much as he’s enjoyed being principal of Mitchell Elementary, Matt Hilton is eager to get to work as AAPS’ new executive […]

High school students test new dish & tell Chartwells what they’d like to see on the menu

July 30, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor If Southwest Breakfast Bowl makes its way onto middle and high school menus this fall, it’s because students decided they want it there. Chartwells’ Student Choice program offers students […]

New principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary says the name of the school spoke to her

July 29, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Koren Clinkscale says MLK has inspired her to be a calm leader who makes a positive impact By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The new principal of King Elementary is diplomatic, caring, and respectful; a calm […]

Days before he competes in Tokyo, Paralympian John Kusku inspires students in the SISS summer program

July 23, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Silver medalist John Kusku, a blind Paralympian and member of the USA Men’s Goalball Team, is on his way to Tokyo soon. But first, he wanted to stop in at […]

Students learn to connect what they eat with how they feel during hands-on cooking demonstration

July 15, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Mood Boost program makes nutrition relatable By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor AAPS resident dietician Kristin Stewart knows that students’ eyes sometimes glaze over when a lesson about nutrition gets too science-heavy. So when she […]

Safety Town kicks off this week, creating lots of fun memories for young “Super Safety Citizens”

July 13, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The curriculum has been adjusted to offer once again an in-person experience that is safe, thorough, and fun Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s back! The ever-popular Safety Town day camp designed for […]