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Two minutes at: Thurston Elementary

April 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

Lauren Perry, fourth grade teacher, Pattengill Elementary

April 13, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Lauren Perry grew up on Ann Arbor’s west side and attended Haisley Elementary, Forsythe Middle School, and Pioneer High. Her parents Luke and Marsha Perry still live in her childhood […]

Lakewood third graders share their Animal Habitat Museum with entire school

April 12, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Students proud to share results of cross-curriculum project Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Fjollza Asani’s third grade at Lakewood Elementary collaborated with art teacher Peggy Leonard to guide students in a cross-curricular project Animal […]

AAPS homebuilding students win awards for carpentry, team works at state competition

April 11, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Students endure COVID-related chain supply issues & shortages, says program head, who praises their flexibility, patience and skills By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program earned additional accolades over […]

Two minutes at: Mitchell Elementary

April 8, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

Katie Ryan, Angell Elementary Music Teacher

April 7, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Katie Ryan grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota—the eighth of nine children, with seven brothers and a sister. Her father, originally a Yooper, was the first of his family to attend college and later […]

Indoor Track: Pioneer relay team breaks U.S. record at New Balance Nationals in NYC

March 23, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com After breaking records at indoor meets in Ohio and Michigan in February, Pioneer’s team of Sarah Forsyth, Emily Cooper, Cookie Baugh, and Rachel Forsyth headed to one of the biggest and most […]

Two minutes at: Pattengill Elementary

March 23, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

Tappan seventh grade violinist invited to perform at prestigious event

March 22, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Orchestra Director Joseph Alcocer says Ceyne Park is among an elite group of talented young musicians By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Remember this name: Ceyne Park. The seventh grade violinist at Tappan Middle School […]

Lakewood Elementary students create a colorful mural & celebrate classmate on World Down Syndrome Day

March 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News It was an all-school effort at Lakewood Elementary to create a colorful display celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Caryn Gehrke, a mother of four who proudly […]