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Eberwhite’s Winter Fantasy showcases young talent: See the slideshow

December 18, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The Eberwhite Elementary first and second graders presented a lively show titled “A Winter Fantasy” Thursday afternoon before schoolmates, staff, and family. Music teacher Jeffrey Willets said he was very proud of the six- and […]

Community High School announces 2016 parent/student orientations; application deadline

December 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Five parent and student orientation sessions have been announced for families interested in applying for Community High School’s freshmen slots for school year 2016-2017. The sessions, beginning January 4, 2016, will be held at Community High, […]

John Birko, Ann Arbor Student Building and Industry Program teacher

December 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

John Birko, Ann Arbor Student Building and Industry Program teacher, was recognized last month as Builder of the Year for the Builder and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Birko is in his thirtieth year […]

Rec and Ed Department continues to strive to meet needs identified over 75 years ago

December 11, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“I want to keep encouraging you all to create the plethora of programs that you offer, there’s nothing more exciting, even in our house, to get the actual magazine and thumb through it and see what’s available,” says School Board Member Simone Lightfoot.

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Cracking the code: AAPS joins worldwide Hour of Code

December 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Hour of Code: [slideshow_deploy id=’14150′] Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Rosa Wu wishes that she could have enrolled in one of the computer programming classes which have been added to […]

AAPS teachers surprised, thrilled to receive grants to enhance education

December 8, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Like a big red bow on a holiday gift, the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation’s Teacher Grants enhance the AAPS experience. Thanks to the foundation’s donation of […]

Magic of Christmas program helps brighten the holidays for AAPS students

December 7, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“We make sure it’s a combination of wants and needs, because every kid has got to open something fun,” says Magic of Christmas Founder Debbie Williams-Hoak.

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