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Forsythe KMO Club first in state, top 3 percent in USA in Knowledge Contest

December 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Forsythe KMO Club finished first in the state, out of eight teams, in the Knowledge Master Open held Dec. 4, 2012. The Viking Auks were defending the state championship they won last April. The […]

Volunteer buddies build love of reading at Allen

December 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh In just eight weeks, a group of second and third graders at Allen Elementary have improved their reading skills by one or two levels. These students were having a hard time with […]

Dicken fourth graders perform ‘Let’s Hear it for America’ by Carmino Rovosa

December 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

[soundslides width=”475″ height =”413″ id=”8653″] By Tara Cavanaugh Fourth graders from Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Bankey, Mr. Michelson and Mr. Klein’s fourth grade classes performed a rousing tribute to America this week. Carmino Rovosa’s half hour […]

Cindy Leaman named new Principal of Pioneer High School

December 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia P. Green is pleased to announce that Cindy Leaman has been named the new Principal at Pioneer High School. Ms. Leaman is currently the Principal at Clague Middle […]

Community Builders Program strengthens learning communities, fosters student leadership

December 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green has instigated a new Community Builders Program, which provides leadership opportunities for students that focus on three levels of peace education: peacekeeping, peace building and peace making […]

Let’s get ready to recycle: AAPS redoubles its recycling efforts

December 4, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Now all classrooms in the district have new recycling collection boxes, thanks to a partnership between the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the City of Ann Arbor and the nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor. The last school-wide […]

Taste-test Ann Arbor pizzas while supporting a good cause this Friday

November 29, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Taste test pizzas from Ann Arbor pizzerias and support a good cause. It’s a win-win, right? More like a win-win-win-win. The Take Heart Association benefits from the donations, local pizza restaurants benefit […]

Haisley fourth grader inspires school to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

November 29, 2012 AAPS News Editor

“Would you be so kind as to donate to the people who have lost their homes to Hurricane Sandy?” That’s how Devon, a Haisley Elementary fourth grader, started his pitch to each classroom in his […]

Student growth through a social curriculum: Responsive Classroom and Developmental Designs approaches provide early promise to Mitchell and Scarlett

November 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Sometimes, a few small changes can make a big difference. That’s what Mitchell Elementary and Scarlett Middle schools are showing as they implement new school-wide approaches that improve teacher instruction, student behavior […]

Pioneer hosts MSU Jazz Band Dec. 4

November 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor