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[ August 31, 2026 ] Video: Welcome to the 2026-27 school year at AAPS! Latest news
[ August 27, 2026 ] Photo Gallery: Slauson Middle School students get ready for a great start to the school year Latest news
[ August 25, 2026 ] Photo gallery: Welcome back, AAPS teachers and staff! Latest news
[ August 21, 2026 ] Every day is a victory: Skyline sophomore finds freedom in the water High School News
[ August 20, 2026 ] Skyline senior Adrienne Schadler makes waves at National Championships High School News

Scott Thobe, Tappan Middle School social studies teacher

March 6, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scott Thobe (pronounced “Toe-bee”) and two older sisters grew up in the small Ohio farming community of Ft. Recovery. Thobe says that because there wasn’t a lot to do […]

Cosmetology program moves to new space; students continue to expand their skill sets

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Like a lot of her peers, Huron High School senior Gloria Dixon has plans to go on to college after she graduates in a few […]

Student-led depression awareness program improves high schoolers’ understanding & help-seeking, U-M study funds

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kara Gavin/University of Michigan Communications High school students can make a major impact on their schoolmates’ understanding of depression, and their attitudes about seeking help for themselves or others, according to a new study […]

Huron sophomore writes about her dream of helping other burn victims in winning essay

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kelle Barr/weloveannarbor.com What do you want to do when you grow up? It’s a question something nearly every child has been asked. They tend to dream big. Some want to put out fires or […]

30 Seconds With … A2 STEAM fifth graders’ Clucky Classroom farm stand

February 28, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: These 30-second videos capture some ordinary-yet-special moments at AAPS. They will be posted randomly throughout the school year. A2 STEAM fifth graders run a weekly Clucky Classroom Farm Stand at school:

30 Seconds With … Natalie Hickman & her Wines kindergarteners

February 28, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: These 30-second videos capture some ordinary-yet-special few moments at AAPS. They will be posted randomly throughout the school year.

Lisa Ziegler, Burns Park Project Lead the Way teacher

February 26, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Lisa Ziegler grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Area Schools, as did her two younger brothers, Mike and Jimmy. Her father, Dave Storms (who now […]

Skyline’s African American Humanities Class presents powerful Black History Month Assembly

February 21, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “We resist. We survive. We thrive.” That was the theme of a Black History Month Assembly Skyline High School’s African American Humanities class presented for the entire school […]

Phyllis Newman, Mitchell Elementary preschool teacher

February 19, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Phyllis Newman was born and raised in Ann Arbor, the daughter of the late Dr. Rev. A.J. Lightfoot Jr. and Mary C. Kidd-Lightfoot. She attended Haisley, Forsythe, […]

Rhythm Rat Jazz Orchestra named Outstanding Band at CMU Jazz Weekend Festival

February 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor

The Huron Rhythm Rat Jazz Orchestra performed at the 45th Annual Central Michigan University recently, competing in the AA division against 16 other advanced level ensembles. CMU honors bands in each division with the following […]