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Ann Arbor Students to Perform In All-City Centennial Band Concert

May 8, 2014 AAPS News Editor

A feast for music lovers will be presented on Thursday, May 29, 7:30pm at Hill Auditorium to celebrate the Centennial of the All-City Bands with a concert by high school bands from across the Ann […]

Thurston Nature Center Dedicates Trail to Mike and Madelaine Conboy

May 8, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Thurston Nature Center capped off a week of Earth Day celebrations by naming the trail that connects the Nature Center with Thurston Elementary School after long time supporters Mike and Madelaine Conboy. For 50 […]

Allen students create partnership with U of M Engineering students to build working wind turbine

May 7, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Six years ago fifth grade teacher, Cindy Johengen, dreamed of building a wind turbine with her class after learning of a Malawian teen who built a windmill for his African Village. Her vision was realized […]

Logan Student is Finalists for “Doodle4Google” Design Contest

April 30, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Logan Elementary student, Hannah Hu, had quite a surprise earlier this week when Google announced she is the Michigan winner in a nationwide contest for K-12th grade students to design a “Doodle4Google” using the theme […]

Mitchell Principal Kevin Karr Competes in First Boston Marathon!

April 24, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell Elementary School and the entire Ann Arbor Public School community are so proud of our own Kevin Karr, who completed his first Boston Marathon this past Monday! Mitchell students and teachers followed Mr. […]

State Superintendent Mike Flanagan Visits Pattengill Elementary School

April 23, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Pattengill Elementary School was honored on Monday, April 21, with a visit from the State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. The visit was arranged by Pattengill’s teacher, Paula D’Addona. Superintendent Flanagan clearly enjoyed his visit to Pattengill […]

AAPS Student Assessments – A Note From Dr. Swift

April 21, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Next Steps – District Student Assessments Last fall, the Ann Arbor Public Schools experienced technical issues with administration of the NWEA/MAP student assessment. As a result, Ann Arbor Public Schools did […]

District Offers Another Schools of Choice Application Window

April 17, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The district is accepting more Schools of Choice applications from May 5 to June 2.

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Superintendent’s Budget Update – April 16, 2014

April 16, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Innovation is the key to growth. Innovation is also the key to solving big challenges, whether it’s the economy, healthcare, or education. Innovation is how you survive and thrive in the marketplace. Innovation is how […]

Skyline Freshman wins Dexter Community Orchestra’s Youth Artist Competition

April 16, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Forrest Flesher will perform with the Dexter Community Orchestra on Sunday, April 27.

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