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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 […]

The Huron Players to present ‘Annie Jr.’ May 20-23

May 11, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Video includes a preview of the show; cast reciting favorite lines, discussing pros & cons of a virtual production By Jo Mathis The musical “Annie Jr.” is nothing if not optimistic. And that’s just how […]

Community Ensemble Theatre to livestream musical ‘Working’ on May 8 & 15

May 7, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Show features new music by Lin-Manuel Miranda; see the preview If there was ever a year to celebrate the lives of delivery drivers, health professionals, and everyday workers, this is it. Tickets are now on […]

At-home viewers will select the winner of FutureStars 2021 during March 13 event; tickets now on sale

February 25, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Students say this year’s show will be very different—but they wouldn’t have missed it for anything By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The FutureStars talent competition has been a sold-out Pioneer Theatre Guild tradition for […]

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 […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents `The Play at Home Project’ — 8 short plays written by contemporary playwrights

November 30, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer Theatre Guild’s “Play at Home” project is available by live-streaming Dec. 4 through Dec. 6 When COVID-19 put a pause on live productions, a group of theatre companies from across the country came together […]

You’re invited! CET’s ‘The Tempest’ (Act 1) to be live-streamed on Friday, Nov. 27 from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

November 24, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Community High School’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” was two days away from opening night when schools shut down last spring. It was a huge disappointment. But all […]

AAPS student art in the time of COVID

November 23, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Students express a myriad of feelings through art By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Creating art can be a nonverbal way to express feelings and emotions, especially in times of uncertainty. As Georgia O’Keeffe put […]

Pioneer grad Ashley Park is one of the stars of hit Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’

November 5, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Role showcases the singing and acting talents of 2009 PHS grad By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Has one of the stars of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris” looked a little familiar? Turns out […]

Performing arts app will enhance music ed for AAPS middle & high school students

September 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Jonathan Glawe & AAPS arts team debut the Upbeat Music app By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor How will our middle and high school music students continue to perform together from their homes? It’s a […]