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Skyline’s African American Humanities Class presents powerful Black History Month Assembly

February 21, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “We resist. We survive. We thrive.” That was the theme of a Black History Month Assembly Skyline High School’s African American Humanities class presented for the entire school […]

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Phyllis Newman, Mitchell Elementary preschool teacher

February 19, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Phyllis Newman was born and raised in Ann Arbor, the daughter of the late Dr. Rev. A.J. Lightfoot Jr. and Mary C. Kidd-Lightfoot. She attended Haisley, Forsythe, […]

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Rhythm Rat Jazz Orchestra named Outstanding Band at CMU Jazz Weekend Festival

February 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor

The Huron Rhythm Rat Jazz Orchestra performed at the 45th Annual Central Michigan University recently, competing in the AA division against 16 other advanced level ensembles. CMU honors bands in each division with the following […]

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Bryant first grader delivers powerful performance of `Still I Rise’ to standing ovation

February 13, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bryant Elementary first grader Khara Gilmore received a standing ovation after reciting Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” during  NAAPID at Night at Eastern Michigan University. Khara, […]

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Area students will take the stage to inspire & motivate during NAAPID at Night Monday, Feb. 12 at EMU

February 8, 2018 AAPS News Editor

An inspiring message and an array of student talent are on tap for the annual NAAPID at Night event to be held starting at 6 p.m. at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, 900 Oakwood […]

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Amanda Houston, Bach Elementary first grade teacher

February 6, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Amanda Houston was born in Houston, Texas, and spent her childhood in North Brunswick, New Jersey. At the age of 13, her family—including her parents, Michigan natives Donald and […]

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Nathan Hatt, A2 STEAM lead teacher/Project-Based Learning coordinator

January 31, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Nathan Hatt, lifetime Ann Arbor resident, is a product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools and a University of Michigan alumnus. After five years working as a production artist, […]

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FutureStars 2018 showcases exceptional talent

January 30, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor It was a night of unbelievable talent as 30 sets of performers wowed the audience during FutureStars 2018  at Pioneer High School. This final talent show followed […]

Community Gives Back

Raise the flag: Burns Park debuts new low cost safety plan at intersection

January 26, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Low-cost. No-tech. And it works. Burns Park Elementary students this week put into practice a simple new way to make crossing an intersection a bit safer. And it’s as […]

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The Huron Players and the Huron Music Department present “The Pajama Game” Feb. 9-11

January 25, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kelle Barr/weloveannarbor.com Set in the 1950s, The Pajama Game is a musical labor war for wages and love when the show’s two opposing characters find romance. And the Huron Players along with the Huron High […]

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