Elementary News
30 seconds with: A sunny autumn afternoon on the Angell playground
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What’s better than being a kid on a playground on a sunny autumn afternoon? Not much.
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Pioneer High School Bands to hold All Hallows’ Concert October 17
It’s back! The Ann Arbor Pioneer High School bands will host a Halloween concert for all ages on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. This event features music by the Symphony Band and Concert Band […]
Community Gives Back
Family of Pattengill third grader recently diagnosed with leukemia: ‘Please join bone marrow registry’
Editor’s Note: An AAPS family whose 8-year-old daughter, Natalia, was recently diagnosed with leukemia has asked us to put out a plea for people—especially those of mixed race—to consider joining the bone marrow registry at […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Julie Arbour, King Elementary physical education teacher
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Julie Arbour has taught physical education at King Elementary School since 1981. She grew up in Tecumseh, the only girl in a family of three boys. She […]
Features
30 seconds with: The Clague Middle School Orchestra
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Abby Alwin has taught orchestra for 17 years at Clague Middle School for 17 years—and loves it. “I feel fortunate to be a part of such […]
Features
Profile: Pioneer golfer Amaya Melendez is online and on course for another big season
By Terry Jacoby/WeloveAnnArbor.com Amaya Melendez has been an elite player for Pioneer since she stepped on the first tee three years ago during her freshman season. She is one of those quiet, very quiet in […]
Elementary News
Walk & roll: Thurston students celebrate National Walk and Bike to School Day
Video, story & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Thurston Elementary Students laced up their sneakers and hopped on their bikes and scooters for National Walk to School Day today. “We are so pleased that every year […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Kristen Smith, Lawton Elementary Building Literacy Expert
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Kristen Smith grew up in Alma, Michigan and attended Alma High School. She then moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan and earned her bachelor’s degree […]
High School News
12 AAPS high school students tour the Big Ten Network production facilities
Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor A dozen AAPS high school students toured the Big Ten Network broadcast facilities Friday as the network prepared to broadcast Saturday’s Michigan v. Rutgers game:
Elementary News
Carpenter’s largest fundraiser ever may end with principal camping on the roof
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Today’s annual Carpenter Fun Run is the school’s largest fundraiser ever. This is the first Carpenter fundraiser that will include 100 percent participation from all of our students and […]