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Virtual reception honors AAPS Board of Education Trustees Simone Lightfoot and Glenn Nelson

December 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Before the December 16, 2020 meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education a virtual reception was held to honor Trustees Simone Lightfoot and Glenn Nelson for their service on the board. Their […]

3 questions for: AAPS alum Peter Schwankl

December 17, 2020 AAPS News Editor

2007 Community High grad talks about why he volunteered for Hour of Code, how CHS teachers set him on a solid path to a great career, and why he believes none of us really knows […]

You’re invited! Huron Music Department to showcase virtual events this week

December 16, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The Huron Music Department would like to invite you to join ensemble showcases this week featuring Huron choir, band, and orchestra students. “Music-making has certainly looked quite different this year, but we are grateful for […]

Students gain insights into computer-related careers during Hour of Code

December 14, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Tech pros tell students job opportunities are plentiful. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Look for something you love to do, and know that technology has a niche in virtually every field. That was the […]

4th graders chat with their U-M student-athlete pen pals in virtual meet-and-greet

December 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor

King students had been waiting for weeks to meet their penpals in the Michigan Athletics Let’s Go Do PenPal Program By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was an event Katy Wagner’s fourth graders at […]

AAPS’ first electric school bus is ready to roll

December 2, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Fleet of four new electric buses will allow the district to continue working toward environmental sustainability. Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The school bus pulling into Pioneer High School next […]

You’re invited! CET’s ‘The Tempest’ (Act 1) to be live-streamed on Friday, Nov. 27 from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

November 24, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Community High School’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” was two days away from opening night when schools shut down last spring. It was a huge disappointment. But all […]

AAPS student art in the time of COVID

November 23, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Students express a myriad of feelings through art By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Creating art can be a nonverbal way to express feelings and emotions, especially in times of uncertainty. As Georgia O’Keeffe put […]

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Clague Middle School social studies teacher selected for National History Day webinar series

November 18, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Karma Nordstrom hopes her work will lead to AAPS students participating in the Michigan History Day and National History Day competitions By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Clague Middle School social studies teacher Karma Nordstrom […]

AAPS expands virtual wellness and social/emotional learning support for students, staff, families

November 16, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The Reimagine Learning 2020-21 plan includes virtual support groups, SEL lessons, webinars By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ongoing initiatives and parent support groups within Ann Arbor Public Schools are designed to make sure no parent […]