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Community High School Commencement 2022

June 4, 2022 AAPS News Editor

121 graduates receive diplomas at Hill Auditorium on Friday, June 3 Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News As one of the most successful, longest-running alternative public high schools in the country, Community High […]

Angell Elementary says farewell to Principal Gary Court as he retires after 46 (!) years with AAPS

June 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Angell Principal Gary Court is retiring at the end of this school year after 46 years as an Ann Arbor Public Schools educator. A history like that deserves some fanfare, and that’s exactly what he […]

Middle school students’ artwork featured in video

June 2, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Middle School Art Teacher Learning Network has created a video slide presentation highlighting AAPS student artists. “We wanted to share this video with our community to showcase some of our talented middle level artists.” said Rachel Jensen, who teaches […]

Huron High School 2022 Commencement Ceremony

June 2, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School celebrated the resilience, courage and creativity of the 413 graduates in the class of 2022 last night at the school’s 54th Commencement Ceremony at Eastern Michigan University’s George Gervin GameAbove Center. Huron Principal […]

Pathways to Success Commencement 2022

June 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

13 diplomas also issued to graduates of Ann Arbor Adult Education By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pathways to Success Academic Campus awarded diplomas to 37 graduates of the Class of 2022 Monday night at […]

Inspired by book, Lawton 5th graders are raising money for Water for Sudan

May 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Inspired by the book “A Long Walk to Water” based on a true story about a Lost Boy of Sudan named Salva Dut, Lawton Elementary fifth graders have taken action. At the end of the school […]

Pioneer High School Graduation 2022

May 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor

558 accept diplomas during Pioneer High School’s 54th Commencement Ceremony The George Gervin GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University was the setting Friday night for Pioneer High School’s 54th commencement ceremony. Diplomas were awarded to […]