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Community Gives Back

Youth Art Month in downtown Ann Arbor

March 16, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Downtown Ann Arbor businesses have turned into an Ann Arbor Public Schools art gallery for the month of March. More than 30 Main Street Area Association merchants are participating in the Youth Art Month collaboration, by placing student artwork in their display windows.

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Pioneer High to present 62nd annual Concerto Concert March 21

March 16, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Pioneer High School will proudly showcase five young musicians from the Band, Choir and Orchestra programs at the 62nd Annual Concerto Concert on Wednesday, March 21. The five soloists auditioned this […]
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Teens will speak on topics they’re passionate about during TEDx Youth@AnnArbor Saturday

March 15, 2018 AAPS News Editor
  By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What not to say to someone of a mixed race. How a generation of consumers can impact the world. Dogs as everyday therapy. Artificial intelligence and education. These […]
Features

Inspired by speaker at school assembly, Tappan student is now selling her self-published book on Amazon

March 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Story, photo and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News In some techy circles, books have taken a back seat.  But some—including  Tappan eighth grader Bintou Kaba—are still smitten. Not only does she love to read […]
"Exceptional" profiles

Nicole Smitka, Carpenter Elementary 5th grade teacher

March 13, 2018 AAPS News Editor
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nicole Smitka grew up in Ann Arbor and considers herself lucky to have attended Lawton Elementary, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High School.  With a passion for math and science, […]
Community Gives Back

‘I Got You’ kindness project at Carpenter is named 2018 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce E3 Project of the Year

March 9, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News  The 2018 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce E3 Project of the Year has been awarded to a project at Carpenter Elementary that has led to […]
Elementary News

New Allen Elementary theater troupe to perform `Schoolhouse Rock Jr., Live!’ this weekend

March 7, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News AllenKidsAct—a new theatre troupe for Allen’s 1st-5th graders—will perform for the first time this weekend, giving students the chance to participate in a Broadway-style musical and learn […]
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Cosmetology program moves to new space; students continue to expand their skill sets

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor
Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Like a lot of her peers, Huron High School senior Gloria Dixon has plans to go on to college after she graduates in a few […]
Community Gives Back

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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