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Google Career Day inspires AAPS juniors, seniors

December 17, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh When you think of Google, you think of Google Docs, Gmail and its all-knowing search engine. Its creative and innovative products stem from a deliberately unique and inspiring work environment –– and […]

Southfield performing arts group brings holiday spirit to Northside

December 17, 2012 AAPS News Editor

A Southfield performing arts group brought on some serious holiday cheer to the students of Northside Elementary Friday.

AAPS welcomes new Director of Instructional Technology

December 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Merri Lynn Colligan began her new position as the district’s director of instructional technology Dec. 5.

Jeopardy! champion visits Forsythe KMO Club

December 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Forsythe KMO Club, which recently won their second consecutive state championship in the Knowledge Master Open, had a visit from a celebrity on Dec. 11. Stephanie Jass, the all-time women’s champion of the quiz […]

Forsythe KMO Club first in state, top 3 percent in USA in Knowledge Contest

December 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Forsythe KMO Club finished first in the state, out of eight teams, in the Knowledge Master Open held Dec. 4, 2012. The Viking Auks were defending the state championship they won last April. The […]

Volunteer buddies build love of reading at Allen

December 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh In just eight weeks, a group of second and third graders at Allen Elementary have improved their reading skills by one or two levels. These students were having a hard time with […]

Red Wing Foundation donates hockey equipment to Carpenter Elementary

December 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary students were treated to a Detroit Red Wings assembly Dec. 6. During the high-energy, interactive assembly, Red Wings representatives taught students about the importance of exercise and good nutrition –– and they passed […]

Dicken fourth graders perform ‘Let’s Hear it for America’ by Carmino Rovosa

December 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

[soundslides width=”475″ height =”413″ id=”8653″] By Tara Cavanaugh Fourth graders from Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Bankey, Mr. Michelson and Mr. Klein’s fourth grade classes performed a rousing tribute to America this week. Carmino Rovosa’s half hour […]

Cindy Leaman named new Principal of Pioneer High School

December 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia P. Green is pleased to announce that Cindy Leaman has been named the new Principal at Pioneer High School. Ms. Leaman is currently the Principal at Clague Middle […]

Community Builders Program strengthens learning communities, fosters student leadership

December 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green has instigated a new Community Builders Program, which provides leadership opportunities for students that focus on three levels of peace education: peacekeeping, peace building and peace making […]