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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:

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.

Poet speaks at AAPS high schools prior to free screening of documentary Sept. 28 at the Neutral Zone

September 22, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Poet and community activist Donté Clark, an Artist in Resident at the University of Michigan, will have spoken at four AAPS high schools […]

AAPS welcomes preschoolers to their first day at Westerman Preschool & Family Center

September 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Today was Day One at the Westerman Preschool & Family Center, where there were lots of smiles and a few tears – from children and parents alike. Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

A construction crane lifting a large piece of metal onto the roof of Allen Elementary School

Allen Elementary School one year after flood, readying for 2017-18 school year

August 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

August 18, 2017 marks the one year anniversary since a pipe burst, flooding Allen Elementary School. A recap of the Allen community’s unusual year, and the renovations to the building that have been made.

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Back to school 2017: 3 from Pioneer’s Class of 2010 will be new AAPS teachers this year

August 10, 2017 AAPS News Editor

These 2010 graduates of Pioneer High School have something else in common: They’ll be new teachers at AAPS this fall. Hear what they have to say:

`The Color of our Dreams’ mural unveiled at Scarlett Middle School

July 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The 108 students of the Summer English as a Second Language Academy (SESLA) were excited last night to unveil the new expansive mural they painted […]

Title 1 Summer School Programs help prevent ‘summer slide’

July 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Several AAPS elementary schools offer Title I Summer School, which gives students a boost in the basics during two weeks of morning classes. Here’s a quick look at […]

Summer Learning Institute keeps students engaged

July 19, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The AAPS Summer Learning Institute (SLI) bolsters student achievement and sets up students for success when school resumes in the fall. Cathy Stone, an Abbot first grade teacher, enjoys […]

Couple reflects on their daughter’s kind spirit as the Forsythe community pledges to keep her memory alive

June 29, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Susan Smiddy, a music therapist at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, recorded Anna’s heartbeat in her final days, then recorded a song using parts of Anna’s favorite songs on top of her heartbeat. The family […]