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Student-led depression awareness program improves high schoolers’ understanding & help-seeking, U-M study funds

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor
By Kara Gavin/University of Michigan Communications High school students can make a major impact on their schoolmates’ understanding of depression, and their attitudes about seeking help for themselves or others, according to a new study […]
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Huron sophomore writes about her dream of helping other burn victims in winning essay

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor
By Kelle Barr/weloveannarbor.com What do you want to do when you grow up? It’s a question something nearly every child has been asked. They tend to dream big. Some want to put out fires or […]
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Lisa Ziegler, Burns Park Project Lead the Way teacher

February 26, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Lisa Ziegler grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Area Schools, as did her two younger brothers, Mike and Jimmy.  Her father, Dave Storms (who now […]
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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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