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[ September 24, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Thurston music teacher Yael Rothfeld helps students build creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music Elementary News
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King’s Anti-bullying Club empowers students to stand up to bullying

March 25, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor King Elementary Principal Mary Cooper says the school’s monthly lunchtime Anti-bullying Club is a way for students to learn skills and ways to be empowered to stand up […]

Student shows schoolmates how he uses assistive technology—and handles a Siri blip with good humor

March 22, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Nearly 2,000 AAPS students with special needs use assistive technology services to be more independent and productive during the school day. At the close of a recent Disability Awareness […]

4th Annual SkyWell Wellness Expo focuses on safe driving

March 21, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video and photo by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Health & Medicine Bio-Medical Sciences Magnet at Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School held its 4th annual SkyWell Wellness Expo for Skyline students and staff recently. Skywell—a […]

Carpenter’s Lisa Cope named 2018 Washtenaw County Teacher of the Year

March 20, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Lisa Cope drove her 2005 Dodge Caravan to her job as a physical education teacher at Carpenter Elementary Monday. By the end of the day, she […]

Pioneer High to present 62nd annual Concerto Concert March 21

March 16, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Pioneer High School will proudly showcase five young musicians from the Band, Choir and Orchestra programs at the 62nd Annual Concerto Concert on Wednesday, March 21. The five soloists auditioned this […]

Teens will speak on topics they’re passionate about during TEDx Youth@AnnArbor Saturday

March 15, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What not to say to someone of a mixed race. How a generation of consumers can impact the world. Dogs as everyday therapy. Artificial intelligence and education. These […]

Inspired by speaker at school assembly, Tappan student is now selling her self-published book on Amazon

March 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, photo and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News In some techy circles, books have taken a back seat. But some—including Tappan eighth grader Bintou Kaba—are still smitten. Not only does she love to read […]

New Allen Elementary theater troupe to perform `Schoolhouse Rock Jr., Live!’ this weekend

March 7, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News AllenKidsAct—a new theatre troupe for Allen’s 1st-5th graders—will perform for the first time this weekend, giving students the chance to participate in a Broadway-style musical and learn […]

Cosmetology program moves to new space; students continue to expand their skill sets

March 2, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Like a lot of her peers, Huron High School senior Gloria Dixon has plans to go on to college after she graduates in a few […]

Lisa Ziegler, Burns Park Project Lead the Way teacher

February 26, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Lisa Ziegler grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Area Schools, as did her two younger brothers, Mike and Jimmy. Her father, Dave Storms (who now […]