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Grant to supply iPads for specialized autism instruction

August 20, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Thanks to a grant from the Greek Women’s Philoptochos Society, autistic students will have access to iPads during the school day. The society gave $7,000 to the Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Student […]

Summer Learning Institute benefits from local volunteers

August 13, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Ann Arbor Police Chief John Seto looked official in his officer’s uniform, complete with two guns and a large walkie-talkie slung around his waist. But to Jessica Sawin’s small and squirmy class […]

Big Lots donates $2,500 to Lawton Elementary

August 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The grand opening of the Big Lots on Lohr Road Friday morning featured balloons, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a sizable donation to Lawton Elementary. “Before we open the doors, I’d like to take the opportunity […]

Homebuilding program supplies students with tools for success

August 2, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh A street of stately two-story homes just off of Dhu Varren Road gleams with neatly manicured lawns and impressive stonework. Although they blend seamlessly into the rest of the development, there’s something […]

AAPSEF, PTO Thrift Shop collaborate on late middle school busing

July 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to funding from the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation and the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, middle schoolers will be offered later busing home from after-school activities.

AAPSEF announces new officers, board members

July 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation (AAPSEF) is proud to announce that Omari Rush has been appointed Chair of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation for a two-year term as of July 1.

Parenting Magazine names Ann Arbor one of top ten cities for education

July 25, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Parenting Magazine recently placed Ann Arbor on its list of top ten cities for education. The city came in at number ten. The magazine cited the district’s “unique diversity,” “stellar graduation rate” and a commitment […]

AAPS families participate in study testing crash prevention technology

July 19, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Ann Arbor Public School PTOs could see a sizable donation thanks to its support of a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). UMTRI, in a contract with the […]

Blooming AAPS gardens buzz with life

July 18, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Many AAPS buildings have their own gardens, some which were born this spring. The blooming gardens, each as unique as their respective schools, boast everything from small basil plants to tall corn stalks –– and plenty of promise for fall harvest time.

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Pioneer participates in Michigan Summer Special Olympics

July 9, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Nine Pioneer High School athletes participated in the Summer Special Olympics held at Central Michigan University May 31 to June 2. The students took home eight gold, two silver and seven bronze medals.