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Peggy Leonard, Lakewood & A2 Open art teacher

May 4, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Peggy Wier Leonard is a townie who grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Mack, Forsythe, and Pioneer. She attended Eastern Michigan University with the idea of being an elementary classroom teacher with a minor […]

Two minutes at Angell Elementary

May 2, 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, […]

Ann Arbor Academic Games excel in national tournament

April 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Students received a total of 34 team and 48 individual awards Ann Arbor Academic Games participated in the 55th Annual Academic Games National Tournament from April 22-26 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Representing four AAPS high schools, Clague […]

King Elementary/A2V+Virtual Academy teacher Laura Wayne named 2021 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year

April 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The award honors educators who create a culture for the arts to flourish; Wayne called the ‘consummate art teacher’ Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was supposed to be a typical […]

Sherri Polovick, Westerman Preschool & Family Center Office Professional

April 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

It’s difficult to choose just one of AAPS’s 140 hard-working, versatile office professionals to highlight on National Administrative Professional Day. But if you spend any time at the Preschool, it’s easy to see why Sherri […]

Pioneer’s A Cappella Choir named Michigan School Vocal Music Association 2022 Outstanding Choir

April 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Applause, applause! The Pioneer High School A Cappella Choir has been designated through blind audition as the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) 2022 Outstanding Choir. Only two choirs from across the state are given […]

Peggy Leonard, Lakewood & A2 Open art teacher

Two minutes at Angell Elementary

Ann Arbor Academic Games excel in national tournament

King Elementary/A2V+Virtual Academy teacher Laura Wayne named 2021 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year

Sherri Polovick, Westerman Preschool & Family Center Office Professional

Pioneer’s A Cappella Choir named Michigan School Vocal Music Association 2022 Outstanding Choir

Tickets on sale now for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of ‘The Mystery Of…’

Two minutes at: Huron High School

Skyline Theatre to present the magical misfits of ‘Puffs’ this weekend

AAPS celebrates Earth Day 2022