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“We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year, principals learn at retreat
By Jo Mathis Eighty Ann Arbor Public Schools leaders gathered for the first day of the 2015-16 Instructional Council Leadership Retreat Tuesday. The daylong event was an information-filled kick-off to the school year for […]
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Music breaks down language and cultural barriers at Friendship Concert
“Music is an international language so even if we can’t speak English or Japanese we can be friends and make good music together,” says violin player Kanon Ando from Toyota City, Japan.
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KidSport Camp kept kids active this summer
“The KidSport approach — to learn sports skills in a non-competitive environment — is the perfect complement to Rec & Ed’s kid-friendly sports program,” says Rec and Ed Director Jenna Bacolor.
Elementary News
ESL students will tell stories of challenge and triumph at family celebration
By Jo MathisAAPS District News Editor What’s better than writing your own rap song about a way you’ve faced a challenge and triumphed over it? Performing it for an appreciative audience, that’s what. And […]
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CDF Freedom School at Clague: So much fun, students don’t realize how much they’re learning
By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Josiah Sims spent his 11th birthday hanging out with his friends, singing, dancing, and having what he called a “really great time.” And he did it all at […]
Board of Education
School named in honor of `icon of excellence in education’
Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Scott Westerman says he’s gone through several stages since learning the Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center would be renamed the “Ann Arbor Public […]
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Ann Arbor Public Schools award more than 1300 diplomas to class of 2015
An impressive class of graduates leaves Ann Arbor Public Schools five high schools in 2015. 1,306 diplomas were awarded over the last two weeks at commencement ceremonies for Pathways to Success Academic Campus, Community High School, Huron High School, Pioneer High School and Skyline High School.
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Pioneer graduates told to find their place, make a difference at commencement
“Your adjustment to the unexpected and uncontrolled defines your life. It can bring great joys never contemplated. When life puts a roadblock in your path, paint it your favorite color, build a hang glider out of it and soar into a new future,” Pioneer English teacher Shawn Ashley tells the class of 2015.
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River Rats set sail at 47th annual commencement
Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center was the setting for Huron High School’s 47th commencement, an inspiring two-hour ceremony that honored each graduating River Rat setting […]