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[ March 17, 2026 ] The community is invited to the 2026 IB Diploma Program Visual Arts Senior Exhibition Reception High School News
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[ March 11, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School students take the stage with ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ April 17–19 Features

Skyline senior Amanda Wilhoit finds her path on stage

January 11, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jeff Barr/weloveannarbor.com All freshmen have adjustments to make when entering high school, but Skyline senior drama student Amanda Wilhoit faced more than most four years ago. Not only was Wilhoit entering a new school, […]

Gwen Cowhy, Slauson Middle School science teacher

January 5, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Gwen Dekker Cowhy was born and raised in Ann Arbor and attended Allen Elementary, Tappan junior High and Huron High School. She and her two […]

USA Gap Year Fair comes to Skyline High School Jan. 23

January 5, 2018 AAPS News Editor

How would you like to immerse yourself in the culture of Argentina, France, Ireland, Italy, or Spain? Maybe you want to spend a semester at sea while you work on different research and service projects […]

Workers taking rolling carts off of a semi-truck and putting them on dollies to take into Angell Elementary

New furniture arrives in Ann Arbor Public Schools over winter break

January 4, 2018 AAPS News Editor

The new classroom furniture is more flexible than traditional school desks so teachers and students can easily reconfigure the classroom to work in small groups or other formations. Many of the items can be lifted and moved with just a finger or two.

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Huron’s Little Theater is now Richard E. Ingram Theater in honor of longtime educator

December 21, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/ AAPS District News Editor For 39 years, Richard Ingram—better known as “Doc”—taught choral music to Huron High School students. And now, with the unveiling and dedication of […]

Shaquanda Thomas, Bryant Elementary paraprofessional

December 19, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Shaquanda Thomas grew up in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Nolen Thomas and Shirley Love, and granddaughter of Cora A. Woods, who helped raise her. Thomas attended […]

Alivia Maus, Dicken Elementary first grade teacher

December 15, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Alivia Maus grew up with her two younger siblings on her parents’ small farm in Milan just south of Ann Arbor. As a child, she […]

Ritchie Coleman retires as Pittsfield Township’s longtime liaison to AAPS; described as ‘servant to all’

December 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Carpenter Elementary has welcomed seven new principals over the last 27 years. Each time, Pittsfield Township’s Public Safety Community Coordinator Ritchie Coleman was one of […]

Pioneer Symphony Orchestra to hold preview concert Dec. 13 prior to attending prestigious Midwest Clinic

December 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer Symphony Orchestra will head to Chicago Dec. 20-23 to participate in The Midwest Clinic, the world’s largest music educators’ conference. The public is invited to attend the orchestra’s Preview Concert on Wednesday, December 13 from […]

Skyline Anti-Bullying Club offers supportive atmosphere for students

December 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jeff Bar/wloveannarbor.com When the Skyline Anti-Bullying Club revives its once-monthly meetings in the coming days, it will be just one in many initiatives that school administrators, teachers and students have undertaken to face the […]