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VIDEOS: ‘HistoryMaker,’ opera star Dr. George Shirley visits Logan Elementary

September 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh On Sept. 28, nearly 500 “HistoryMakers” descended upon schools in 77 cities and 35 states. Logan Elementary was one of those schools, and it was visited by Dr. George Shirley, the first […]

Pioneer’s Tracey Van Dusen earns senior fellowship with C-SPAN

September 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Barack Obama. John McCain. Arne Duncan. Pioneer High School A.P. Government teacher Tracey Van Dusen doesn’t just teach about these political players; she’s met them. In her free time, Van Dusen pursues […]

U-M athletes encourage AAPS students to ‘Block Out Bullying’

September 14, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Bullying affects everyone –– even college-level athletes. That lesson and many more were highlighted at “Block Out Bullying,” an event sponsored by the University of Michigan volleyball team Sept. 14. More than […]

Starting new traditions: Skyline hosts first ‘Friday Night Lights’ tailgate

September 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh From face paint to cookies to balloons, the color sky blue was everywhere at Skyline’s first-ever ‘Friday Night Lights’ tailgate. The event, held under a large tent outside of the football stadium, […]

VIDEO: Haisley students visited by bald eagle that will fly at U-M football game

September 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh At Saturday’s University of Michigan vs. the U.S. Air Force football game, a bald eagle named Challenger will fly across the stadium before the Pledge of Allegiance. But before he does that, […]

VIDEO: Pattengill’s ‘clap-in’ ceremony on first day of school

September 4, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Video by Tara Cavanaugh To kick off the school year, Pattengill Elementary greets its third graders with a “clap in” followed by a flag raising. The 3-5 school (grades K-2 attend sister school Bryant Elementary) […]

VIDEO: Student performers wow on Opening Day at Pioneer

August 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh “As the school year begins, it has to begin with kids!” said AAPS Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green at this year’s Opening Day Assembly, which gathers AAPS staff together to kick off the […]

Blooming AAPS gardens buzz with life

July 18, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Many AAPS buildings have their own gardens, some which were born this spring. The blooming gardens, each as unique as their respective schools, boast everything from small basil plants to tall corn stalks –– and plenty of promise for fall harvest time.

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Community High School’s 40th reunion celebrates diverse past

June 28, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Community High School’s 40th reunion celebrations this weekend brought hundreds of alumni from across the country back to Ann Arbor for a reunion picnic Saturday, a Jazz Band reunion concert Saturday night […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools retirees honored at Top of the Park celebration

June 21, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education partnered with the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation to create the first-ever celebration for all AAPS retirees at a Top of the Park […]