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Huron alumna visits her alma mater to discuss her book about the Japanese American incarceration during WWII

September 23, 2022 AAPS News Editor

All AAPS high school libraries will offer Shirley Ann Higuchi’s book about her mother’s heartbreaking experience By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The last time Shirley Ann Higuchi was at Huron High School, the year was […]

Pioneer freshman Izzy Sutton honored with a national service award

September 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring young leaders Pioneer freshman Isabel Sutton, 13, has been named an honoree of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates […]

Kristin Berger, King Elementary music teacher

September 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kristin Berger grew up moving every three or four years—which she attributes to her parents having “itchy feet” when she was younger. “But actuality, there have just been lots of awesome […]

PJs & crazy socks welcome: Students enjoy storytime with staff via Carpenter’s Sunday evening virtual visits

September 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Facebook Live series begins its sixth year of connecting with families outside school hours By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nearly six years ago, Carpenter Elementary Principal Michael Johnson was considering ways to connect with families […]

Photos of students who give advice to kindergarteners

Video: We asked Burns Park students: What advice do you have for kindergarteners?

September 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Bethany Bell, Carpenter Elementary fourth grade teacher

September 12, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Bethany Bell grew up in small towns in both Kansas & Iowa. Her father was a minister and her mother was a homemaker, and she has two younger brothers. Bell earned her elementary education degree […]

Daniel Verdugo, Huron High School Spanish teacher

September 7, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Born and raised in Spain, Daniel Verdugo has taught Spanish at Huron High School since 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Barcelona, where his interest in languages, history, and cultures motivated […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Natalie Millman is chasing goals on & off the field

August 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Natalie Millman carries a big stick and high expectations when she steps onto the turf with her Pioneer field hockey teammates. But she has a completely different “team” she also plays for, […]

Video: Eberwhite’s annual welcome back event is again a hit with students & families

August 30, 2022 AAPS News Editor

An annual event at Eberwhite Elementary on the morning of the first day of school welcomes new and returning families and students back to school after the summer break. And while it would appear to […]

Video: Every child, every day. From Day One.

August 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News And the 2022-23 AAPS school year is off to a strong start. We visited several of our 32 school buildings to give a two-minute look at some of this […]