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Elementary News

Title 1 Summer School Programs help prevent ‘summer slide’

July 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Several AAPS elementary schools offer  Title I Summer School, which gives students a boost in the basics during two weeks of morning classes.  Here’s a quick look at […]

Features

We asked a handful of new teachers: What is your hope for the coming year?

July 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor
Elementary News

Pittsfield teacher selected for statewide Teacher Leadership Advisory Council

July 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pittsfield Elementary fourth grade teacher Rez Kayto is one of 24 Michigan teachers selected from more than 300 applicants to serve on a new panel to help guide the […]

Elementary News

Summer Learning Institute keeps students engaged

July 19, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The AAPS Summer Learning Institute (SLI) bolsters student achievement and sets up students for success when school resumes in the fall. Cathy Stone, an Abbot first grade teacher, enjoys […]

Features

Couple reflects on their daughter’s kind spirit as the Forsythe community pledges to keep her memory alive

June 29, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Susan Smiddy, a music therapist at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, recorded Anna’s heartbeat in her final days, then recorded a song using parts of Anna’s favorite songs on top of her heartbeat. The family […]

Two recent AAPS retirees wearing yellow rose bouquets at the Retirement Celebration
Features

AAPS celebrates the careers of this year’s retirees

June 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“We’re all so happy for you of course, and we’re all so sincerely going to miss all of you. There really isn’t any replacing any of you, you all have a legacy that is the Ann Arbor Public Schools,” says AAPS Board of Education President Christine Stead. […]

Girl working on putting together a puzzle cube, with other middle school age PLTW projects
Academics

Tech Trek gives AAPS chance to display Project Lead the Way for students in K-12

June 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to Menlo Innovation providing space, the event also gave AAPS a chance to let the community see the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math or STEAM offerings across the district. This includes Project Lead the Way in Kindergarten through 12th grade and FIRST Robotics Teams. […]

Features

A2 STEAM students are enjoying their new outdoor classroom

June 14, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News A2 STEAM students are ending their school year with a new addition that connects students with nature and spreads the message of environmental education. Following one long […]

A pair of girls wearing Skyline caps and Gowns celebrate after graduation
Features

Powerful Class of 2017 celebrates at Skyline High School Commencement

June 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“Students at this school care, they care not just about their academics and well-being, but about each other. Teachers care about bringing their “A” game each and every day. Administrators care about being there when we need it most,” says Skyline Graduate Michael Parrott. […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Brandon Bedinger, Skyline High School community assistant and head strength training coach

June 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Brandon Bedinger was raised in Trotwood, Ohio (near Dayton) and graduated from Trotwood-Madison High in 2005. He then attended Eastern Michigan University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in […]

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