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Student and community stewards come together for volunteer workday at Pioneer Pond

November 20, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Coert Ambrosino, Dave Szczygiel, and Jenni Wilkening More than 40 students, staff, and community members recently spent a cold Saturday volunteering at the Pioneer Pond. Activities included clearing overgrowth around the amphitheater and […]

Democracy in action: 88 students vie for 18 spots on Allen Elementary’s first Student Council

November 18, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Democracy is alive and well at Allen Elementary, where 88 students vied for 18 spots on the school’s first Student Council. “It was so inspiring to see our students […]

Anthony Stamm, Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics and Science, PreK-5

November 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles of AAPS curriculum coordinators, our behind-the-scenes educators who fill an important role in our students’ school days. These coordinators plan and facilitate the selection, implementation […]

Preschoolers enjoy visit from firefighter, learn safety tips and facts about the job

November 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Township Firefighter Joe Catalfio again visited the Westerman Preschool & Family Center to help the children understand a bit about the work of a firefighter, […]

Huron’s Health Science Class: Friends don’t let friends use tobacco

November 14, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High Schools Health Science Class continued the tradition of marking the Great American Smoke Out by educating classmates and staff about the dangers of tobacco […]

Skyline Theatre presents ‘Shakespeare in Love’ this weekend

November 13, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Before he was known the world over as the greatest playwright in the English Language, William Shakespeare was a young writer struggling to get his works seen and looking for inspiration. That’s the character we […]

1400 AAPS students treated to Pioneer Theatre Guild’s performance of `Matilda: The Musical’

November 7, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor About 1400 AAPS elementary students from eight schools got a real treat Wednesday when they took a field trip to see the Pioneer Theatre Guild’s performance of “Roald Dahl’s […]

Inspired by documentary, middle school teachers continue the conversation around equity

November 6, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor AAPS middle school teachers spent Election Day Tuesday continuing the conversation around equity. After viewing the critically acclaimed “The Infamous Future: The Untold […]

Chelsea Birchmeier, Skyline High School ELA teacher

November 5, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Born on the Eastside of Detroit, Chelsea Birchmeier’s upbringing has shaped her teaching style. Her love for school was constant. Beyond watching soap operas with her grandma, reading has […]

Profile: Skyline freshman Lily Cleason is making a (first) name for herself

October 30, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The last name should sound familiar, but it’s the first name that is trying to make a name for herself. The Cleason name is special in high school swimming in these parts […]