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3 questions for: Takima Banks, Huron High School junior

February 24, 2020 AAPS News Editor

We ask Takima—who played Alice in the Huron Players’ “Alice in Wonderland”—how she balances her full life Takima Banks became interested in acting while a student at Clague Middle School and was happy to learn […]

'The story of us': Skyline's African American humanities students present creative, thought-provoking program

February 19, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Families, alum are invited to the performance tonight (2-19-20) at 6:30 p.m. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor They wrote it, performed it, directed it. Once again, Skyline’s African American Humanities seniors presented an exciting […]

Scarlett concludes 6-week mariachi music unit with lively assembly

February 17, 2020 AAPS News Editor

UMS partners with Scarlett art and music teachers to provide a culturally rich experience for students By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor For the past six weeks, all 621 students at Scarlett have been engaged […]

Skyline students take the pledge to drive safely

February 14, 2020 AAPS News Editor

SkyWell Club invites community partners to annual expo to discuss safe driving habits with students Story, video & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor At Skyline High School’s SkyWell Club held its annual expo […]

3 questions for … Katarina Wolfkostin

February 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer sophomore is able to flourish as an ice dancer and keep up with her education thanks to A2 Virtual online classes Video, photos and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor So how does […]

Jennifer Garcia, Haisley Elementary PE Teacher

January 29, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Jennifer Garcia grew up in a proud union family, the daughter of a fireman and nurse. Her childhood years were spent in the city of Wayne where she figure […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary—aka “King Dreamkeepers”—celebrates 50th anniversary

January 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/news.a2schools.org Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School observed its 50th anniversary three months ago but held off until the weekend before the national MLK Jr. Day to really celebrate. After […]

Talent on tap for this weekend and next: See highlights of a FutureStars 2020 rehearsal

January 16, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pioneer Theatre Guild’s FutureStars 2020 returns for the 18th year with preliminary competitions this Friday and Saturday nights ( Jan. 17-18) followed by a finale on […]

FutureStars 2019 Winning Act, “It’s Tricky” performed by 2019 Pioneer grads, Ashanti Kenyatta Campbell, Shane Collins, and Trey Foster.

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents FutureStars 2020 Jan. 17, 18, 25

January 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer Theatre Guild’s FutureStars 2020 returns for its 18th year at Pioneer High School’s Schreiber Auditorium on Jan. 17, 18 and 25. A citywide talent search for Ann Arbor’s next star, FutureStars features students from […]

3 questions for: Andy Meyer, RE 5th Grade Robotics Competition

January 8, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Forsythe Middle School will be the setting Saturday for the Ann Arbor Public Schools’ annual 5th Grade Robotics Competition among students from Abbot, Allen, Bach, Dicken, Haisley, Mitchell, and […]