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Slauson Middle School is named a ‘Michigan School to Watch’

May 7, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Slauson Middle School has been named a Michigan School to Watch. The program is part of a nationwide network that identifies and recognizes excellence in middle-grades schools. Schools to […]

‘Learning about the people who lived here’ Third graders explore historic Cobblestone Farm

May 6, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Burns Park and Angell elementary students this month are enjoying field trips to the historic Cobblestone Farm. George Taylor, longtime president of the Cobblestone Farm Association, […]

Record number of donors turn out for Burns Park’s 16th annual blood drive

April 30, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News For the 16th year, Sandra Kreger’s class at Burns Park Elementary hosted the Burns Park Red Cross Blood Drive in the auditorium and gym of the school. This year, the drive […]

Bryant/Pattengill International Festival treats students, families to voyage around the world—without leaving the building

April 26, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The annual Bryant/Pattengill International Festival once again treated students and families to a voyage around the world—without leaving school. Catch a few moments from the fashion […]

Bassist Divinity Roxx performs at Community High prior to appearance at The Ark tonight

April 17, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Rapper, composer, director, and bassist extraordinaire Divinity Roxx lived up to her name Wednesday afternoon when she performed for and talked with students as the latest in […]

3 questions for: Logan 5th grade ESL learners

April 3, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What’s it like to start a new school in a new country? In December, twins Chau and Quy arrived here from Vietnam and became fifth graders at Logan Elementary School, […]

Device-free for a day? For middle schoolers, that’s a tough assignment

April 3, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Slauson Middle School librarian Laurel Maguire recently asked students to do something that horrified them. She challenged them to give up their mobile devices for […]

“This program changed my life.” AAPS Adult Education proves pivotal

March 19, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Victoria Newell looks at where she was two years ago and says she can’t believe she’s come as far as she has. “It all started with me […]

The Pioneer Music Department presents the 63rd annual Concerto Concert Thursday, March 14

March 13, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer Music Department will present the 63rd annual Concerto Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Pioneer High School. This year, the Slauson and Tappan orchestras will start the show to feature the talents […]

Lawton’s Day in the Community sends volunteers to help in the area and at school; ends with fundraising dinner

March 7, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor About 160 Lawton Elementary students, staff and parents volunteered hundreds of collective hours Saturday during the school’s first ever Lawton’s Day in the Community event. […]