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Musicians perform at Community High just prior to their sold-out show at The Ark

October 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Victor Wooten Trio may be sold out at The Ark tonight, but Wooten—a five-time Grammy-winning bass player—, as well as saxophonist Bob Franceschini, were more than […]

Kyle Yenor, Logan Elementary fourth grade teacher

October 25, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Kyle Yenor grew up in the rural town of Morenci in Lenawee County, where he attended Morenci Area Schools K-12, was active in sports and enjoyed the simplicity […]

King Elementary honors its first kindergarten teacher, now 96

October 24, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Jean Holmes became King Elementary’s first kindergarten teacher when the school opened in 1969, and taught there for 19 years. On Monday, her two sons surprised her […]

Skyline High School to present “Romeo and Juliet” this weekend

October 24, 2017 AAPS News Editor

The Skyline High School Theater will present William Shakespeare’s beloved “Romeo and Juliet”—the timeless story of young love caught between the feuding families—this weekend, October 27, 28 and 29. The play features Claire de Vries […]

Carpenter Cougars exceed Fun Run goal, so Principal Michael Johnson makes good on an unusual promise

October 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Carpenter Cougar Fun Run not only met its fundraising goal of $5,000, the students collected pledges that more than doubled that. So Principal Michael Johnson made […]

Huron High School holds lively homecoming pep rally

October 20, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School wrapped up a week of homecoming activities with an all-school pep rally in the dome gym Friday afternoon. The fun came on […]

Becky Gracey, King Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Becky Gracey grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Lawton Elementary, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High School. While she was in Marlene Milazzo’s first grade class, she decided she wanted to be a teacher. […]

Skyline High holds 2017 Homecoming Parade; see video and slideshow

October 16, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor See highlights from Skyline High School’s 2017 Homecoming Parade in the following video and slideshow:

Pioneer Symphony Band to present spirited All Hallows Concert on Oct. 19

October 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Pioneer Symphony Band will present an All Hallows Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Schreiber Auditorium. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be trick-or-treating. […]

Principal Kerry Beal welcomes two young students to Allen Elementary's temporary home at Ypsilanti's West Middle School.

A2 Schools Podcast episode 3, Principal Kerry Beal talks about Allen Elementary’s memorable 14 months

October 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion about the memorable last 14 months for Allen Elementary including dealing with a flood and winning recognition as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School with Principal Kerry Beal.

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