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His grandmother’s kimchi inspires former ESL student, whose story wins national award

May 15, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School senior David Lee grew up in a Korean household where not much English was spoken. But because an English education is highly regarded in Korea, his […]

World’s largest elementary science olympiad hosted by AAPS

May 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Ann Arbor Public Schools once again hosted the county-wide Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad at Pioneer High School over the weekend. It is the largest of its kind in the […]

Crossing guards fill important role in AAPS safety plan

May 11, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor One of the AAPS safety initiatives designed to keep kids secure at school has been around for decades. Crossing guards are stationed at busy intersections at select elementary and middle schools […]

Mark B. Valchine II, Career & Technical Education Homebuilding teacher

May 9, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Mark B. Valchine II was born and raised in Allen Park, and as one of four boys, he says he learned to fend for himself […]

School Nurses: `So much more than Band-Aids’

May 9, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News National School Nurse Day—celebrated on the Wednesday of National Nurses Week—honors all school nurses who care for students in schools every day, promoting learning through healthy children. “School nursing is […]

`Now let’s play ball!’ Dottie Davis thanks supporters at dedication of Dottie D. Davis Softball Field

May 8, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News From here on out, all girls who play softball for Huron High School will represent outgoing Athletic Director Dottie Davis—and that’s quite a legacy to live up […]

Slauson Science Olympiad team takes first place in the state, heads for nationals in Colorado

May 4, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s been 26 years since Slauson Middle School has competed in the National Science Olympiad Tournament, but thanks to a first-place finish in the state competition April 28, the […]

Drink up! Project Healthy Schools places water bottle filling stations in AAPS middle schools; nurses applaud the emphasis on hydration

May 4, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Stay hydrated. That’s a message school nurses want to impress upon AAPS students. And the district’s partnership with Project Healthy Schools (PHS) is helping make sure that […]

Amy Sierzega, Lakewood Elementary vocal & band teacher

May 3, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Amy Lynn Sierzega was born and raised in Williamston. She is an alumna of Michigan State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in music education […]

A group shot of the 46 graduating seniors that received scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor.

Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor awards 46 scholarships to graduating seniors

May 1, 2018 AAPS News Editor

“I have no doubt that the message these young people will take from this event is the importance of community involvement, support and service. We look forward to their carrying on the tradition of giving back to their community wherever their life’s work takes them,” said Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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