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Video Montage: Glimpses of student life during AAPS’ first week of the new school year

September 3, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Moments from student life at Pioneer, Tappan, Angell, Allen, Burns Park, and Bryant on the third day of the 2021-22 school year Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

Video: Day One of the 2021-22 school year

August 30, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Day One of the 2021-22 school year is in the books, and indeed, we are #A2getherStrong. Catch some of today’s action at schools across the district, as students were welcomed back to full-time, in-person learning. […]

Video: Across the district, AAPS teachers are preparing to say, ‘Welcome back!’ on Monday

August 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

“Welcome back!” AAPS teachers across the district have been preparing all week to say, “Welcome back!” on the first day of the 2021-22 school year this Monday, August 30. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News […]

2021-22 school year kickoff video: Full-time, in-person learning resumes with emphasis on care, connections, commitment.

August 26, 2021 AAPS News Editor

In our Ann Arbor Public Schools, equity, opportunity, and access for each and every student is our critical mission, says Superintendent Jeanice Swift In her video address to the AAPS staff, Superintendent Jeanice Swift welcomed […]

“I love being part of their growth.” Roberta Heyward is eager to oversee middle and K-8 education

August 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Tappan Middle School Principal Roberta Heyward learned she’d been named AAPS’ Executive Director, K-8 and Middle-Level Education, she was both elated and confident that she will love her […]

Carpenter/Scarlett/Huron grad recalls ground-breaking career in wrestling

August 19, 2021 AAPS News Editor

In 1975, Tricia McNaughton’s family took the Amateur Athletic Union to federal court for the right to compete against boys—and won By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor On today’s AAPS social media pages, we posted […]

Inclusive, equitable, and joyful: District’s new head of elementary education is eager to help enhance the school environment

August 4, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Matt Hilton lauded as caring, thoughtful leader By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor As much as he’s enjoyed being principal of Mitchell Elementary, Matt Hilton is eager to get to work as AAPS’ new executive […]