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On Career Night, students learn about the many paths to success

March 4, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Photos, videos and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Huron High School junior Alex Kotlyar thinks all students should take a business course to see if that’s a good direction to take in college. Cosmetology […]

Career Night will open eyes to new opportunities

March 2, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor CTE Coordinator Karen Eisley is hoping for a big turnout at an event tomorrow night that will showcase the many career paths available to AAPS students. Titled “Fitting […]

Kristal Jaaskelainen, Skyline High School lead English teacher

February 24, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photo by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kristal Jaaskelainen (pronounced “Ja´-ska-lie-nen”) was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula, moved to the Ann Arbor area to attend the University of Michigan, and has been […]

Richard Ingram, Huron High School Music Department Chair

February 16, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Richard Ingram was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and lived there until 1965, when his family moved to Ann Arbor. He has lived here since. The 1970 Pioneer High School graduate received his college training at […]

AAPS highlights hands on learning opportunities in tour for Leadership A2Y

February 11, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools highlighted some of the great hands on learning opportunities the district offers students for the Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber’s Leadership A2Y Education Day.

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Huron High says “Willkommen, Schüler” during exchange program with sister city

February 10, 2016 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor The surprises began even as their plane descended into Detroit Metro Airport on January 24, so by the time 11 German students and their teacher return home on […]

Teacher, student head to D.C. to promote Special Olympics

February 9, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News When Pioneer High School sophomore Melanie Obua talks to legislators on Wednesday about the benefits of Special Olympics, she’ll be holding a few index cards—just in case. […]

Pioneer musicians honored at 2016 MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival

February 5, 2016 AAPS News Editor

The Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association’s recent District 12 Band and Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival held Jan. 30 at Pioneer High School resulted in many honors for PHS musicians. Band students honored Pioneer […]

Chinese television show “Colorful Planet” films at AAPS

January 27, 2016 AAPS News Editor

The China Central Television Network television program Colorful Planet toured Skyline High School to share with Chinese families a slice of what it’s like in American schools.

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Pioneer High School to present regional world premiere of play

January 27, 2016 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School has been selected as one of 22 high schools across the country present the regional premiere of Prospect High: Brooklyn. Written by Daniel Robert Sullivan and a team of New York City […]