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Good News from AAPS March 21, 2019
There are often many AAPS students and staff whose hard work and commitment are recognized in numerous ways. We’d like to start taking some time to highlight their achievements.
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"Exceptional" profiles
Kim McLean, Clague Middle School librarian
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Clague Middle School librarian Kim McLean grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University, where she studied communications and theater. She started her career in book publishing, where […]
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3 questions for: Samir, Haisley kindergartener
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Because kids say the cutest things: 3 questions for Samir, a Haisley kindergartener with bright ideas.
Community Gives Back
“This program changed my life.” AAPS Adult Education proves pivotal
Video and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Victoria Newell looks at where she was two years ago and says she can’t believe she’s come as far as she has. “It all started with me […]
Community Gives Back
3 questions for: Odette Petrini, AAPS Adult Education teacher and ESL program facilitator
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Ann Arbor Public Schools Adult Education English as a Second Language (ESL) Program now offers a free evening New Citizenship class to meet the needs of immigrants in […]
"Exceptional" profiles
LaKeisha Drummer, third grade teacher at Carpenter Elementary
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Born and raised in Ann Arbor by a mother who often emphasized the importance of education, LaKeisha Drummer attended preschool at Pattengill, Lawton Elementary School, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High […]
Community Gives Back
Following son’s hospital stay, Haisley librarian begins book drive for Giving Library at Mott
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Haisley librarian Sarah Rentz discovered the Giving Library at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital last fall when her toddler, David, was a patient there for a month. […]
Features
The Pioneer Music Department presents the 63rd annual Concerto Concert Thursday, March 14
The Pioneer Music Department will present the 63rd annual Concerto Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Pioneer High School. This year, the Slauson and Tappan orchestras will start the show to feature the talents […]
Elementary News
Pittsfield PTO wins $1,000 grant for fundraising video
The Pittsfield PTO has won first place and a $1,000 grant from Get Movin’ Fundraising The contest encouraged schools to create a fundraising promotional video to get parents and students excited to support their upcoming event-based […]
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Ann Arbor Pioneer DECA chapter sends state champs to nationals
The Ann Arbor Pioneer DECA chapter had a stellar showing at the state conference this past weekend in Detroit. The state champions will advance to compete at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando next […]