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LaKeisha Drummer, third grade teacher at Carpenter Elementary

March 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Born and raised in Ann Arbor by a mother who often emphasized the importance of education, LaKeisha Drummer attended preschool at Pattengill, Lawton Elementary School, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High […]

The Pioneer Music Department presents the 63rd annual Concerto Concert Thursday, March 14

March 13, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer Music Department will present the 63rd annual Concerto Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Pioneer High School. This year, the Slauson and Tappan orchestras will start the show to feature the talents […]

Pittsfield PTO wins $1,000 grant for fundraising video

March 12, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Pittsfield PTO has won first place and a $1,000 grant from Get Movin’ Fundraising The contest encouraged schools to create a fundraising promotional video to get parents and students excited to support their upcoming event-based […]

Ann Arbor Pioneer DECA chapter sends state champs to nationals

March 12, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Pioneer DECA chapter had a stellar showing at the state conference this past weekend in Detroit. The state champions will advance to compete at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando next […]

3 questions for: Carpenter fifth grader Tamsin Aherne

March 11, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What’s on the mind of Carpenter’s 10-year-old Student Council president? In today’s inaugural “3 questions for:” video, we ask Tamsin Aherne about her aspirations, now and in the future. […]

a pair of Mitchell Elementary students stand in front of a sign celebrating Motown music

AAPS celebrates black history throughout the year

March 7, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrated Black History Month in February with a wide variety of special events and lessons. The district however incorporates black history into the curriculum of all subjects throughout the year. […]

Huron team headed for National Science Bowl April 25-29

March 6, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Two teams from Huron High School participated in the Regional Science Bowl at Saginaw Valley University on February 16. The primary team qualified for nationals, and will travel to Washington D.C. to participate in […]

Skyline High School presents backstage farce “Noises Off” March 15-17

March 4, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award-winning play Noises Off by Michael Frayn. Directed by Anne Marie Roberts, Noises Off is a roller coaster, side-splitting look at theatre – inside and out […]

Bill Van Loo, technology & engineering teacher at A2 STEAM

February 28, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Photos & video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bill Van Loo is a maker, teacher, musician, and photographer. He grew up in Jackson County and graduated from Napoleon High School. Both of his […]

Writing project gives voices to Pathways students—literally

February 27, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, video, and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor A new project lining the main hall of Pathways to Success Academic Campus gives students an opportunity to tell their own stories in their own voices. […]