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Chartwells’ new executive chef in AAPS is ‘innovative, exceptionally kind,’ say coworkers

July 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Two months in, Chef Tim Connors says he’s loving the job already By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Tim Connors is so psyched about his new job as the Chartwells executive chef at Ann Arbor […]

Students learn to connect what they eat with how they feel during hands-on cooking demonstration

July 15, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Mood Boost program makes nutrition relatable By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor AAPS resident dietician Kristin Stewart knows that students’ eyes sometimes glaze over when a lesson about nutrition gets too science-heavy. So when she […]

Safety Town kicks off this week, creating lots of fun memories for young “Super Safety Citizens”

July 13, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The curriculum has been adjusted to offer once again an in-person experience that is safe, thorough, and fun Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s back! The ever-popular Safety Town day camp designed for […]

AAPS track & field athletes excel at The Outdoor Nationals track meet in Oregon

July 9, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Runners from Pioneer and Huron excelled at the recent Outdoor Nationals at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. Presented by Nike, the competition featured some of the top high school […]

‘Summer of Fun’ is the theme of annual program for multilingual students

July 8, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Summer English as a Second Language Academy (SESLA) is an opportunity for students to gain math & reading skills while building connections Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “Summer of Fun” is the theme […]

Che’ Carter named new principal of Huron High School

July 6, 2021 AAPS News Editor

‘Hometown kid’ sees himself as a ‘servant-leader’ called to serve AAPS families Ché Carter, principal of Clague Middle School since 2013, has been named the new principal of Huron High School, replacing the recently retired […]

At AAPS’ summer music camps, students create music together in person for the first time in months

July 1, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The first-ever Instrumental Music Day Camp for grades 6-9 is expected to become an annual event By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s been 15 months since AAPS orchestra and band students have been able […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools recognizes 2020-21 retirees at virtual celebration

June 25, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools recognized 69 employees who retired after a combined 1,614 years of service to the district at a virtual celebration last night. This includes 23 employees who served over 30 years. […]

Thurston Elementary music teacher named a quarterfinalist for the 2022 GRAMMY Award for music educators

June 17, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Yael Rothfeld has taught at Thurston for 18 years; admires families’ and the district’s support of music and the arts Thurston music teacher Yael Rothfeld has been named as a quarterfinalist for the 2022 GRAMMY […]

New award honors 3 AAPS teachers for cultural responsiveness

June 16, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Three AAPS teachers have been honored for promoting learning environments that reflect their students’ social, cultural, and linguistic experiences. The 2021 AAEA Culturally Responsive Teacher Award recognizes educators who consistently maintain high […]