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Scott Thobe, Tappan Middle School social studies teacher

March 6, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scott Thobe (pronounced “Toe-bee”)  and two older sisters grew up in the small Ohio farming community of  Ft. Recovery.  Thobe says that because there wasn’t a lot to do […]

Features

Tappan Middle School holds inspirational MLK Jr. Assemblies

January 16, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Tappan Middle School staff, students and parents celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during two assemblies Tuesday morning that featured song, dance, an inspirational talks. […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Gwen Cowhy, Slauson Middle School science teacher

January 5, 2018 AAPS News Editor

  Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Gwen Dekker Cowhy was born and raised in Ann Arbor and attended Allen Elementary, Tappan junior High and Huron High School. She and her two […]

Features

Bilingual Scarlett students present at Student Technology Showcase in Lansing

December 8, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Seven bilingual students from Scarlett Middle School this week presented at the Student Technology Showcase held in the Lansing Capitol Building. Students from Scarlett were one of 40 teams from across the state invited to […]

Elementary News

District-wide STEAM Expo gives AAPS students the chance to demonstrate wide variety of tech skills

December 6, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The AAPS district-wide STEAM Expo held at Skyline High School Tuesday night showcased PLTW K-12 including coding, robotics, 3D printing, and design thinking. Attendance was estimated at about […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Elliot Wills-Begley, Scarlett Middle School language and literature teacher

November 20, 2017 AAPS News Editor

  Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Elliot Hammarlund Wills-Begley grew up in the woods, fields, and waters of the Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse County where he spent most of […]

Community Gives Back

Clague Middle School raises money to “Block out Cancer”

October 3, 2017 AAPS News Editor

 Photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Clague Middle School held its sixth “Relay for Life” Friday, and since then have raised $2,500 for the “Block out Cancer” campaign with Mott Children’s Hospital. Clague’s entire […]

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A2 Schools Podcast

A2 Schools Podcast episode 2, Kevin Karr talks International Baccalaureate and triathlons

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion on Ann Arbor Public Schools International Baccalaureate program with the district’s Pre K – 12 IB Coordinator Kevin Karr. […]

Features

The Slauson Middle School Band makes music with body percussion, found objects…and instruments

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Slauson Middle School Band was busy making music three weeks ago—even before the instruments arrived:

Features

There’s always something new to see in Maria Murphy’s colorful classroom

September 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nobody has ever accused Slauson Middle School teacher Maria Murphy of having a boring, run-of-the-mill classroom.        

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