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Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Les Miserables School Edition at Skyline High School May 13, 14, 15

April 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

PTG’s production comes to the stage after pandemic shut it down in 2020 In March 2020, the Pioneer Theatre Guild‘s first attempt at producing Les Misérables was forced to shut down due to the pandemic. […]

Slauson 8th grader spends all day Sunday dropping off signs in honor of Earth Day 2022

April 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

With district’s & principals’ permission, Shanon Kawata placed signs at 17 schools Slauson Middle School eighth grader Shanon Kawata spent all day Sunday dropping off signs in honor of Earth Day April 22 at 17 […]

Two minutes at: Lakewood Elementary

April 18, 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, […]

Two minutes at: Thurston Elementary

April 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

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 […]