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New AAPS trustees Krystle DuPree, and Ernesto Querijero, and returning trustee Jeff Gaynor take the oath of office

AAPS Board of Education swears in new trustees, re-elects officers

January 15, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education re-elected Bryan Johnson to serve as their president at their Organizational Meeting on January 13, 2021. The other leadership positions remained constant as well.

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Way to go, Nemo! Forsythe sixth grader advances in The Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship

January 14, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Nemo Tsai, 11, has been helping out in his parents’ restaurant for years; says the baking competition was both pressure-filled and lots of fun When Nemo Tsai was a kindergarten student at Wines Elementary, he […]

Dani Davis, Skyline High School Intensified Algebra teacher

January 5, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Dani Davis grew up in Romeo, Michigan, with her parents, Sheila and Chris, and her two siblings, Justin and Ashley. When she was young, Davis was very active and participated in a variety of sports. […]

3 questions for: Laurie Hochrein RE math education

December 29, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Laurie Hochrein recently retired after 35 years of teaching math at Ann Arbor Public Schools. After beginning her career began at Kalamazoo Central, she went on to teach at […]

Virtual reception honors AAPS Board of Education Trustees Simone Lightfoot and Glenn Nelson

December 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Before the December 16, 2020 meeting of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education a virtual reception was held to honor Trustees Simone Lightfoot and Glenn Nelson for their service on the board. Their […]

3 questions for: AAPS alum Peter Schwankl

December 17, 2020 AAPS News Editor

2007 Community High grad talks about why he volunteered for Hour of Code, how CHS teachers set him on a solid path to a great career, and why he believes none of us really knows […]

You’re invited! Huron Music Department to showcase virtual events this week

December 16, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The Huron Music Department would like to invite you to join ensemble showcases this week featuring Huron choir, band, and orchestra students. “Music-making has certainly looked quite different this year, but we are grateful for […]

Skywell Club partners with U-M fitness program to create virtual fitness breaks

December 15, 2020 AAPS News Editor

‘Sixty Seconds with SkyWell’ videos are intended to get staff and students up and moving during breaks. Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to promote mental and physical well-being, and most importantly […]

Students gain insights into computer-related careers during Hour of Code

December 14, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Tech pros tell students job opportunities are plentiful. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Look for something you love to do, and know that technology has a niche in virtually every field. That was the […]

Clague Middle School student wins first in his category at Robofest 2020 World Championship

December 11, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Lawrence Technological University in Southfield has announced the winners of its Robofest 2020 World Championship. Tanay Panja, a seventh grader at Clague Middle School, won first place in the junior exhibition category with his project: […]