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Elementary News

Lakewood fourth graders raise money for Toys for Tots; then take it a step further by shopping for those in need

December 19, 2022 AAPS News Editor
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Lakewood fourth grade teacher Jessica Detering says the Marine Toys for Tots coin drive is a way for the entire class to participate in doing something for our community […]
A2 STEAM students prepare for EXPO 2022 by practicing their presentations.
Elementary News

A2 STEAM’s EXPO is back, and innovative as ever

December 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor
Annual event showcasing student talent was back for the first time since the pandemic By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s what you might expect from a school whose mission is to provide an environment […]
Pioneer alumni Hillary Poudeu Tchokothea speaks to Huron students
Features

AAPS high school students learn about a topic close to home in visit from U-M’s Justice InDeed researchers

November 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor
Justice InDeed focuses on exposing the history of racist housing discrimination in the county By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Several social studies classes in all five AAPS high schools recently have hosted teams of University […]
Food Service

Seaweed, anyone? Middle school students taste-test Ramen Noodle Bowls with nutritious toppings at Chartwells’ Student Choice Event

November 17, 2022 AAPS News Editor
Chartwells offers an alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach to cafeteria food Videos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Students at Forsythe Middle School on Wednesday were invited to taste-test a restaurant-inspired Ramen Noodle Bowl station with […]
Adam Samaha
Features

Huron kicker Adam Samaha invited to play in the U.S. Army All American Bowl

November 11, 2022 AAPS News Editor
The senior River Rat is one of only 80 high school football players in the country chosen for this prestigious competition to be held Dec. 17 in Dallas You might say that Adam Samaha has […]
Latest news

About 1,000 elementary students enjoy field trip to Pioneer Theatre Guild’s latest production

November 9, 2022 AAPS News Editor
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor About 1,000 children, most from AAPS, filled the newly renovated Schreiber Auditorium at Pioneer High School to enjoy the first half of `Into the Woods,’ the Pioneer Theatre Guild’s […]
Parents watch kids in the Burns Park Halloween parade on Oct. 31, 2022
Elementary News

Video: The Burns Park Elementary Halloween parade is a fun fall tradition

October 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The weather was perfect for a crunchy walk through the neighborhood as parents and neighbors lined up to watch the school-wide Burns Park Halloween parade. What fun!
Gabby Mayrend in her auto tech class at Huron
Features

Huron High auto technology student wins her bracket at Milan Dragway—in her first competition ever

October 25, 2022 AAPS News Editor
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School junior and self-proclaimed adrenalin junky Gabby Mayrend says she has a need for speed. And how! In her very first drag racing experience, driving a 2002 […]
Elementary News

Video: Teacher’s expert storytelling skills keep her kindergarten students engaged

October 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor
Rachael Varga loves reading so much, she’s tattooed storybook characters on her arms By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Attention spans may be getting shorter and shorter, but a good storyteller can still keep a […]
Picture of display honoring Hispanic American Heritage Month
Latest news

AAPS concludes a month of celebrations honoring National Hispanic American Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

October 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Although AAPS honors and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans on every day, we also participate in the National Hispanic American Heritage observance each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. […]

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