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Freedom Fund Scholars from Huron High School.

Ann Arbor NAACP Honors 268 Freedom Fund Scholars

November 6, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognized 268 Ann Arbor Public Schools high school students at their annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The students were recognized for maintaining […]

Video: Victory was sweet-and messy-as Abbot Elementary Principal Stephan Hogan delivers on promise

November 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

When six classes hit their fundraising targets, they got to throw pies at the principal Victory was sweet—and messy—at Abbot Elementary as six classes hit their fundraising targets. Their reward? Getting to smoosh Principal Stephan […]

Merritt Lott Scheffler, Skyline High School Teaching Assistant

November 1, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Merritt Lott Scheffler spent her early years in Flint before her family set their sights on Ann Arbor in 1965 when both parents enrolled at the University of Michigan. After completing their degrees, her father […]

Dicken students & staff showcase spook-tacular costumes in the annual Halloween parade

October 31, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Dicken Elementary’s all-school Halloween parade through the neighborhood is a much-anticipated tradition. We caught a few highlights as well as the preparations in Sherri Hane’s fifth grade class.

Burns Park students get a behind-the-scenes look at Monday’s campaign rally preparations

October 30, 2024 AAPS News Editor

On Monday, October 28 the Harris/Walz campaign visited Ann Arbor and held a rally at the City of Ann Arbor’s Burns Park. Adjacent to the park is Burns Park Elementary School. Students and staff got […]

Two minutes at: Allen Elementary

October 30, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of updated two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each […]

Spotlight: Huron junior Jennifer Tang is finding her swing on the golf course

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.comGolf photos by Lon Horwedel Jennifer Tang has a very busy scorecard. The Huron junior is a member of Academic Games, Ethics Bowl, Huron Choir & A Capella group, Business Professionals of America, […]

AAPS high school choirs to be well-represented at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region C High School Honors Choir

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Choirs will be well-represented at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region C High School Honors Choir in December. Students from high school choir programs across the state recently auditioned for the MSVMA Regional Honors […]

AAPS hosts Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Showcase at Skyline, Forsythe and Wines

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Visitors from throughout the state were impressed with hands-on, engaged learning Educators from Michigan walked through halls and classrooms at three Ann Arbor schools Tuesday to see Project Lead The Way (PLTW )students in action. […]

Two minutes at: Huron High School

October 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of updated two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each […]