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AAPS high school choirs to be well-represented at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region C High School Honors Choir

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Choirs will be well-represented at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region C High School Honors Choir in December. Students from high school choir programs across the state recently auditioned for the MSVMA Regional Honors […]

AAPS hosts Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Showcase at Skyline, Forsythe and Wines

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Visitors from throughout the state were impressed with hands-on, engaged learning Educators from Michigan walked through halls and classrooms at three Ann Arbor schools Tuesday to see Project Lead The Way (PLTW )students in action. […]

Two minutes at: Huron High School

October 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of updated two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Disney’s Newsies: The Musical Nov. 7-10

October 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

2022 PTG alum Ethan Steiner is the director Pioneer Theatre Guild will present the musical Newsies Nov. 8 through 10 at Pioneer High School’s Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. Based on the […]

Spotlight: Pioneer’s Natasza Dudek is setting her own pace—despite obvious comparisons

October 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/Weloveannarbor.com The comparisons are obvious – it’s tough to ignore, really. They are/were both freshmen, they each have older sisters who are amazing runners, and they usually cross/crossed the finish line all by […]

Anna Milanowski, Wines Elementary second grade teacher

October 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Anna Milanowski was born in west Michigan and eventually made it to the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree. She began teaching in Chicago in a dual language, Spanish-English school while earning her master’s degree […]

Two minutes at: Carpenter Elementary

October 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A park planner in the making: Angell fifth grader presents new park design—complete with a zip line and fairy garden— to Ann Arbor City Council

October 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ten-year-old Erik Petainen, a fifth-grader at Angell Elementary, recently took the mic at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting to present his “Plan the Park” map, a project that may have set the stage for […]

Grammy-winning jazz legend Christian McBride performs for Community High students; critiques jazz ensembles

October 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Students were treated to world-class talent in the arts Nine-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride visited Community High School last week, offering a rare opportunity for students to learn from one of jazz music’s living […]

Brian Rose, Slauson Middle School social studies teacher

October 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Brian Rose was born and raised in Dexter. He attended Dexter Public Schools, the University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University. Rose spent two years teaching at Ypsilanti Middle School and is now in his […]