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[ October 2, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders A minute in the room
[ October 1, 2026 ] Dicken community celebrates topping off of new school Elementary News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward, Carpenter Elementary School Nurse "Exceptional" profiles
[ September 29, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Quran Jackson teaches the new 4th/5th class at Carpenter Elementary A minute in the room
[ September 28, 2026 ] AAPS singers from three high schools accepted to the MSVMA Musical Theatre Intensive High School News

Pathways to Success Academic Campus celebrates first graduation: See the slideshow

June 2, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News In ninth grade, Karrah Weeder skipped classes, her grade point average fell to a point two, and she didn’t really care when she was kicked out of […]

Joseph DeMarsh named an MSBOA Orchestra Director of the Year

June 1, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Tappan Middle School Orchestra Director Joseph DeMarsh has been named an MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) District 12 Orchestra Director of the Year for 2015. Chosen by the District 12 member directors, this […]

Young scientists from across Washtenaw County compete at Pioneer High School

June 1, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“I think it’s more of a life-long process that they learn, hopefully we’ve instilled some love of science in them. That they’ve had a chance to discover different scientific principles and activities outside of what they’re taught in the classroom,” says WESO Board President Susan Blackburn.

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Pioneer Music Department picks up another GRAMMY during celebration concert

May 29, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Before a packed crowd in Schreiber Auditorium Thursday, the Pioneer High School Music Department presented its 2015 GRAMMY Signature School Gold Award Celebration Concert. The concert celebrated the […]

German exchange students learning about life in the U.S.; Pioneer students set to visit them in June

May 29, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Students at Pioneer High School are currently hosting a visiting delegation of 19 students from Ann Arbor’s sister city in Tübingen, Germany. They’re here for three weeks, and the Pioneer students are showing them the […]

Possible state law puts greater focus on Ann Arbor Public Schools fund balance

May 28, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“It’s very difficult to build up fund equity when you’re essentially at a break-even budget. I’m concerned what will happen the next time there is an economic downturn,” says School Board Trustee Andy Thomas.

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