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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 […]

Slauson Middle School’s new outdoor classroom lets students learn in the fresh air and sunshine while enjoying the garden

September 20, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Slauson Middle School students can now enjoy the fresh autumn air during instructional time. The ribbon was cut Monday afternoon on a new outdoor classroom, which features long benches […]

Veronica Nowicki, Lawton Second grade teacher

September 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos and profile by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Veronica Nowicki grew up in Saginaw, the daughter of Tony and Maria Moreno. When she was seven years old, her family moved to Puerto de Santa […]

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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AAPS manager helps victims of Hurricane Harvey; pilots Chinook that delivered much-needed supplies

September 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/ District News Editor Todd Osborne was flying an Army Chinook back to Michigan last week after eight days of Hurricane Harvey recovery work when his veteran flight engineer got a text. Bottom […]

Larissa Czuchnowsky, Forsythe Middle School Spanish teacher

September 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photo and profile by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Larissa Czuchnowsky grew up in Windsor, Ontario, the daughter of Polish immigrants Dan and Mica Czuchnowsky. After high school, she took a gap year to travel to […]

AAPS welcomes preschoolers to their first day at Westerman Preschool & Family Center

September 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Today was Day One at the Westerman Preschool & Family Center, where there were lots of smiles and a few tears – from children and parents alike. Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

Superintendent Jeanice Swift sits with about a dozen pre-school aged kids in bright shirts

A2 Schools podcast episode 1, Superintendent Swift talks about 2017 summer work

September 1, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Superintendent Jeanice Swift talks about work that took place over the summer to prepare for the 2017-18 school year.

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A photographer behind a camera next to bright lights is taking a photo of a female Huron staff member

Ann Arbor Public Schools 2017-18 #InspireA2, staff getting ready for new year

August 30, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Highlights shared on social media of Ann Arbor Public Schools staff gearing up for the 2017-18 school year, with a focus on the theme #InspireA2

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A construction crane lifting a large piece of metal onto the roof of Allen Elementary School

Allen Elementary School one year after flood, readying for 2017-18 school year

August 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

August 18, 2017 marks the one year anniversary since a pipe burst, flooding Allen Elementary School. A recap of the Allen community’s unusual year, and the renovations to the building that have been made.

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