AAPS District News

30 seconds with: percussionist Brian Young, 2005 Pioneer grad

September 12, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Brian Young, who graduated from Pioneer High School in 2005, says the school’s music department had a great impact on him. And in a way, it still does. […]

First in a series: Q & A with Curriculum Coordinator Amy Deller-Antieau, District Science Department Chair, Grades 6-12

September 10, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles of AAPS curriculum coordinators, our behind-the-scenes educators who fill an important role in our students’ school days. These coordinators plan and facilitate the selection, […]

Neighbor’s sidewalk art welcomes, inspires Allen Elementary students

September 9, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary’s 430 students were greeted by all sorts of positive energy last week. And it started from the ground up. Britt Hueter, who lives down […]

Being sent to the principal’s office: Not so bad after all

September 5, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Maybe it’s not so bad to be sent to the principal’s office after all. Allen Elementary’s new principal wants to change the narrative about being a principal and about […]

Video: Westerman Preschool & Family Center welcomes students on Day One

September 5, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor

Theater programs expand at Lawton & Burns Park; 3 questions for Julie Strassel, Lawton’s new theater teacher

August 30, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Photos and videos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Julie Strassel spent the last five years watching her drama students at Chicago’s Goudy Technology Academy come out of their shells, become more comfortable speaking in front […]

Teachers report to their first day of the 2019-20 school year

August 27, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/news.A2schools.org Teachers took part in team-building activities, discussed plans for the new year, and got to know each other a bit better on their first day back to work this 2019-20 school […]

Student homebuilders break ground on iconic program’s 50th house

August 26, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, video & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Team 50 is raring to go on the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program‘s 50th house. And the hope is that the trend continues from […]

That horn section rocks! 5 Pioneer Symphony Band members join Lady Antebellum in concert

August 21, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was supposed to be just another (glorious) day at the week-long Pioneer Band Camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Then it got really interesting. Five Pioneer High […]

30 seconds with: Rec & Ed’s Junior Golf Camp

August 8, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Rec & Ed’s Junior Golf Camp is designed to make young golfers feel comfortable on the course. Taught by former LPGA tour player Debbie Williams-Hoak and […]