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Three Ann Arbor public high schools named among best in Michigan
Read full article: Three Ann Arbor public high schools named among best in MichiganThe financial website recently released its list of “Best Public High Schools in Michigan” for 2024 and put the Ann Arbor high schools in three of the top 10 spots.
‘A good way to ruin your life’: Series of fake threats target schools across Michigan
Read full article: ‘A good way to ruin your life’: Series of fake threats target schools across MichiganMichigan State Police said they have received a series of fake threats targeting schools across the state, including in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
Lockdown lifted at Ann Arbor’s Huron High School after threat made on social media
Read full article: Lockdown lifted at Ann Arbor’s Huron High School after threat made on social mediaAnn Arbor Public Schools and law enforcement have lifted a school lockdown after investigating an alleged shooting threat at Huron High School.
Ann Arbor police investigating assault allegations involving high school football players
Read full article: Ann Arbor police investigating assault allegations involving high school football playersPolice are investigating assault allegations involving four players on an Ann Arbor high school football team.
‘I felt the blood rushing down my arm’: Ann Arbor teen recovering after random shooting
Read full article: ‘I felt the blood rushing down my arm’: Ann Arbor teen recovering after random shootingAbout 80 students from Huron High School were playing this game, where they used GPS locations on their phones to play a sort of hide and seek water balloon fight game. The young man who was shot at the park was searching for another player when the incident happened.
Huron High School in Ann Arbor to host vaccine clinic for students, families Thursday
Read full article: Huron High School in Ann Arbor to host vaccine clinic for students, families ThursdayAnn Arbor Public Schools staff, students and family members 16 years and older can receive vaccines against COVID-19 at Huron High School on Thursday.
Ann Arbor has second best public schools in America, says Niche
Read full article: Ann Arbor has second best public schools in America, says NicheAnn Arbor was ranked as the second-best city public school in the United States. (Photo: Meredith Bruckner)ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Not only is Ann Arbor the sixth-best city to live in, but it can also now boast of having some of the best public schools in the country. Recently, Niche released its list of cities with the best public schools in America. Right at the top is Ann Arbor, coming in second to Naperville, Illinois. AdWant more news about Ann Arbor schools?
Ann Arbor Public Schools announce tentative dates for in-person graduation ceremonies
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools announce tentative dates for in-person graduation ceremoniesANN ARBOR – In a recent update, Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift announced that the district is moving forward with plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Last year, all ceremonies were canceled due to concerns over the then-new coronavirus pandemic and each high school organized drive-thru events and virtual ceremonies for its seniors. Swift confirmed that Huron, Pioneer and Skyline high schools will have traditional graduation ceremonies outdoors at Eastern Michigan University’s stadium. Tentative dates for the three ceremonies:Huron High School: Wednesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m.Pioneer High School: Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.Skyline High School: Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.Community and Pathways high schools are also planning to hold outdoor commencement ceremonies. In addition to the graduation update, Swift announced that all Class of 2021 students will receive a celebratory yard sign like last year.
Ann Arbor Huron, Pioneer football teams suspend activities after confirmed COVID-19 case
Read full article: Ann Arbor Huron, Pioneer football teams suspend activities after confirmed COVID-19 caseANN ARBOR – Ann Arbor Public Schools announced on its website on Thursday that a Huron varsity football player has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the notice, AAPS was made aware of a probable case on Oct. 6 and reported it to the Washtenaw County Health Department. All Huron varsity football activities and games through Oct. 16 have been canceled. Huron played against Pioneer last Friday, and due to potential contact during the game, all Pioneer varsity football activities have been suspended. AAPS said it is working with the Washtenaw County Health Department on contact tracing with members of the Pioneer team.
Ann Arbor high schoolers create international physics group
Read full article: Ann Arbor high schoolers create international physics groupANN ARBOR, Mich. High school students interested in physics dont have many international opportunities to explore their interests. Realizing this, two Ann Arbor high school students teamed up to create the Young Physicists Association (YPA Physics). YPA Physics has already offered some physics-focused events but more are planned as the academic year approaches. On Aug. 30, YPA Physics will host the official Physics Bowl of Azerbaijan. contest will introduce high school students to computational physics and allow them to explore coding and physics together.
Ann Arbor Huron High School suspends in-person workouts for two athletic teams
Read full article: Ann Arbor Huron High School suspends in-person workouts for two athletic teamsANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbor Public Schools has suspended summer in-person workouts for two athletic teams at Huron High School after an individual connected with both teams tested positive for COVID-19. On Friday, AAPS announced that the field hockey and girls basketball programs were suspending in-person summer conditioning. The school system did not give details about the individual who tested positive but said that it had been in contact with health officials and would follow protocols. AAPS released the following statement:The Huron High School field hockey and girls basketball programs have both suspended in-person summer conditioning due... Posted by Ann Arbor Public Schools on Friday, July 31, 2020 Like what youre reading? Sign up for our email newsletter here!
Ann Arbor high school seniors celebrate graduation with virtual ceremonies, in-car processions
Read full article: Ann Arbor high school seniors celebrate graduation with virtual ceremonies, in-car processionsHeres a recap of graduations this past week:Community High SchoolCommunity High School celebrated its 140 graduates on June 12. For more Community High graduation highlights, click here. For more Skyline High School graduation highlights, click here. Huron High SchoolHuron High School celebrated its 388 graduates on June 17. (Ann Arbor Public Schools)Typically, high school principals often share words of wisdom to graduating seniors during commencement ceremonies, said Schwamb.
Your guide to the 2019 Ann Arbor Art Fair
Read full article: Your guide to the 2019 Ann Arbor Art FairANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Art Fair is just around the corner and with nearly half a million visitors attending each year and more than 1,000 artists, it is the largest juried art fair in the country. The nonprofit fairs include:Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original (60 years)Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair (52 years)Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair (50 years)Ann Arbors South University Art Fair (20 years)Each fair has its own jurying process and character. Last year, we observed both the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original and the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair's jury sessions. Attendees view art made by Nicario Jimenez at his booth at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original. For updates, you can find the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.