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Kevin Karr stands at a podium with the screen behind saying IB For ALL

A2 Schools Podcast episode 2, Kevin Karr talks International Baccalaureate and triathlons

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion on Ann Arbor Public Schools International Baccalaureate program with the district’s Pre K – 12 IB Coordinator Kevin Karr.

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Poet speaks at AAPS high schools prior to free screening of documentary Sept. 28 at the Neutral Zone

September 22, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Poet and community activist Donté Clark, an Artist in Resident at the University of Michigan, will have spoken at four AAPS high schools […]

3 AAPS teachers inspect a baby grand piano

New pianos likely coming to AAPS middle and high schools

September 15, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“When you’re playing it you want to hear what it sounds like, does it do what you’re expecting it to do? Do you have to work harder to make the same thing happen, and ultimately you know which one has the best sound overall and do the most for the music,” says Clague band teacher Jay MacArthur

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What’s a 12-letter term for impressive? Peter Collins, whose 100th (!) crossword puzzle will soon be published in The New York Times

August 9, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor He’s done it again. Huron High School math teacher Peter Collins has written yet another crossword puzzle for The New York Times. That makes an even 100. And if […]

Huron graduate awarded scholarship; hopes to change lives through music therapy

August 4, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Recent Huron High School graduate Kayla Kendall is grateful to be one of four Michigan students to receive a John Weir scholarship honoring the founder of the Ann Arbor […]

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

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.

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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 […]

A group of Huron grads clap during the Commencement Address

Huron High School grads asked to focus on “crown thy good with brotherhood”

June 8, 2017 AAPS News Editor

You have the privilege of a Huron High School education and you should use that privilege every day for those who do not for their good and your good, with brotherhood and sisterhood, everyday because that’s what makes America beautiful,” says Huron social studies teacher Sarah Roldan-Dodson.

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Community High School Class of 2017 Celebrates Graduation

June 7, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“A journey where you continue to crave life-long learning, a journey where you’re challenged and excited, and a journey that allows you to be the best possible you in the world,” says Community High School Dean Marci Tuzinsky to the Class of 2017.

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Pathways to Success Academic Campus holds 2017 commencement

June 6, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News “At times there were days where we all thought we couldn’t do it anymore,” said Haley Eichstadt in her commencement address to her fellow graduates of the 2017 […]