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Michigan soccer players plan Fun Run with Scarlett’s bilingual students

April 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scarlett Middle School’s sixth grade bilingual students, as well as some of the seventh and eighth grade emerging bilingual students, have been working with the University […]

An Allen Elementary 5th grade class stands and kneels in front of a welcome sign

Allen Elementary returns home

April 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

In addition to the air of excitement to check out the new look of the school, or attend classes for the first time in the building for some students, the Allen Elementary community shared thanks and gratitude.

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Fourth graders learn to empathize and understand at Disability Awareness Workshop

April 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor The Center for Independent Living in Ann Arbor sponsors Disability Awareness Workshops for fourth graders in AAPS each year. With the help of volunteers from […]

Annual trip to the Scrap Box is a creative kick for Lakewood students

March 9, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News AAPS students take some incredible field trips, from world-class art museums, lectures, and concerts at the University of Michigan, to local sites to learn about wildlife, rocks […]

Acclaimed Tappan conductor gets set to pass on his baton

March 7, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Luckily for Tappan Middle School music students, Joe DeMarsh broke the vow he took 35 years ago that went something like this: “I will never […]

Eberwhite students pledge to be inclusive, encouraging and a2gether

February 2, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News At Eberwhite’s A2gether Assembly this week, students led by Principal Bill Harris again pledged to be inclusive, kind, and encouraging. See the video:

Public invited to Ann Arbor Open’s recital fundraiser Thursday, Feb. 2

January 31, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Ann Arbor Open will hold its annual Coffee House Recital Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the school, 920 Miller Road. The […]

FutureStars 2017 is a high energy celebration of high school talent in AAPS

January 30, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos and videos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The 15th annual Pioneer Theatre Guild’s FutureStars talent competition was held Saturday night before a sold-out crowd which cheered on dozens of AAPS student singers, dancers […]

Burns Park students create greeting cards for Spanish-speaking children who are hurting

January 25, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, video, and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ninety Spanish-speaking children in the United States and several other countries will receive cheery cards during their hospital stays, thanks to the second graders at […]

Au revoir! Slauson students head for Quebec City’s Winter Carnival

January 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Of the many highlights of Marci Harris’ 22 years with Ann Arbor Public Schools, nothing beats the annual five-day trip to Montreal & Quebec City she […]