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Parenting Magazine names Ann Arbor one of top ten cities for education

July 25, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Parenting Magazine recently placed Ann Arbor on its list of top ten cities for education. The city came in at number ten. The magazine cited the district’s “unique diversity,” “stellar graduation rate” and a commitment […]

AAPS families participate in study testing crash prevention technology

July 19, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Ann Arbor Public School PTOs could see a sizable donation thanks to its support of a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). UMTRI, in a contract with the […]

Blooming AAPS gardens buzz with life

July 18, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Many AAPS buildings have their own gardens, some which were born this spring. The blooming gardens, each as unique as their respective schools, boast everything from small basil plants to tall corn stalks –– and plenty of promise for fall harvest time.

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Pioneer participates in Michigan Summer Special Olympics

July 9, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Nine Pioneer High School athletes participated in the Summer Special Olympics held at Central Michigan University May 31 to June 2. The students took home eight gold, two silver and seven bronze medals.

Community High School ACT scores third highest in Michigan

July 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

According to the ACT scores released by the Michigan Department of Education last week, Community High School has a reason to celebrate: the school’s ACT scores ranked third highest in the state. Students take the […]

AAPS donates school supplies to needy communities in Philippines

June 29, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Back in March, Logan Elementary school was commended by Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje for donating more than 5,000 books to the Philippines as part of its March Reading Month activities. The […]

Community High School’s 40th reunion celebrates diverse past

June 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Community High School’s 40th reunion celebrations this weekend brought hundreds of alumni from across the country back to Ann Arbor for a reunion picnic Saturday, a Jazz Band reunion concert Saturday night […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools retirees honored at Top of the Park celebration

June 21, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education partnered with the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation to create the first-ever celebration for all AAPS retirees at a Top of the Park […]

VIDEO: ‘Flash mob’ at Logan Elementary perfect last day send-off

June 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh If the last day of school makes you feel like doing a little dance, you have to see this. Logan Elementary teachers surprised their entire school when they broke out into […]

Allen El. classes repaint handicap parking

June 14, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Students in Cindy Johengen’s and Ryan Bruder’s fourth grade classes at Allen Elementary were inspired by Disability Awareness Day to make some improvements at the school.