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Pioneer senior with Down Syndrome is overwhelmingly voted homecoming king. See the high-fives in the hallway as he heads to class. #AnnArbor
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"They had a great time!" says Huron teacher of Olivia and Avery at the prom. Background: ow.ly/WQ7M300aQpg
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It's official. No school tomorrow. Also closed: childcare, all after-school and evening athletics and Rec & Ed activities.
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After a student modified the design, our teachers are using 16 of the district’s 3-D printers to build personal protective devices using printers to fashion the headbands and overhead projector transparency film cut for the shields. En route to local hospitals tomorrow. #A2gether
Check out this video AAPS COVID-19 face shields. Thanks again to Bill VanLoo and the AAPS PLTW team @billvanlooteach @A2schools piped.video/watch?v=pbRYABsG…
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Given the forecast for inclement weather during the day Monday, including likely deteriorating road conditions and hazardous travel during the day and through Monday night, all AAPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 28. This includes all after-school activities.
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.@a2HuronHigh seniors look forward to homecoming, where Anna won't let paralysis keep her off the dance floor. goo.gl/wtCMIm
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For @A2Pioneer teacher Jen Kunec, nothing is more gratifying than helping students unveil their potential to reach goals they never thought possible. She says she's been part of something special for 30 years. news.a2schools.org/jennifer-… @A2SchoolsSuper
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All together now: It's a SNOW DAY, Ann Arbor!
Due to predictions of snow occurring throughout Tuesday night and continuing through Wednesday, all schools and offices will be closed, and all activities cancelled on Wednesday, February 26th.
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This will come as no surprise to anyone who's been watching Friday's snowy forecast: AAPS will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 9. Keep safe and toasty, and we'll see you on Monday!
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.@SkylineHighA2's African American Humanities class honored Kay Wade today for her many years of teaching & for creating the class @HuronHighA2. It is now offered @A2Pioneer, as well. Congrats! @A2SchoolsSuper @PaulDeA2ngelis
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Who took a moment from his @UMich mentorship program at @A2PittsfieldSch to support students raising money for the @chadtough Foundation? That would be Michigan QB Dylan McCaffrey. bit.ly/2RedGro @A2SchoolsSuper
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Today our mighty tech dept. again did an amazing job making sure our families are connected during the shutdown. A total of 1850 devices have now been distributed to AAPS families, ensuring we are indeed all in this #A2gether. @A2SchoolsSuper @SchoolsMichigan
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Support @a2Angell student safety! We want to improve conditions at the busy Washtenaw entrance to the school. Student safety is our top priority and safe roads = safe students. Please retweet to help us secure a grant! @zendrive #FundMyStreets. @A2schools @A2SchoolsSuper
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Hello #AnnArbor - Due to hazardous road conditions and power outages, all AAPS schools & offices will be closed today, Wednesday, Feb 13th - Also, all after school activities & events will be cancelled. #StaySafe @A2schools
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Virtual Snow Day Tomorrow...Tues Feb 16th
Significant snow overnight in #AnnArbor During this COVID yr, our @A2schools Ss, parents & staff have sacrificed so many joys & worked #A2gether to support our Ss -We will call #VirtualSnowDay tomorrow Tues, 2/16/21 -take a break fr/ the screen,read a book & take good care!❄️😊
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Our amazing IT dept. has been working harder than ever to make remote learning possible for all of our 18,500 students—some of whom don’t yet have tech at home. It's all about equity, access, ability, connection. Full video: bit.ly/2Ww3gb8 @A2SchoolsSuper @DawnLinden1
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AAPS families/students began picking up technology today —iPads for K-2, Chromebooks for 3-12, plus hotspots for those who need it. This ensures that EVERY student can connect with us beginning Monday, March 23. @A2_IB @A2SchoolsSuper @ms_aaps @PaulDeA2ngelis #A2Breakthrough
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Oh, the weather outside is STILL frightful. So it’s another snow day, Ann Arbor! Due to road conditions, all schools and offices will be closed and all activities canceled on Thursday, February 27.
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Don't even think about being late for class at @A2Pioneer. @PioneerMrHudson is on it! #AnnArbor #A2gether @mdoenews
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Mariah Carey has nothing on the Pioneer High School A Cappella Choir. All I want for #Christmas is to hear this version of that song.
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Congratulations to @A2CHS French teacher Marci Harris for receiving the most prestigious award a professional in the field of world languages can receive in the state of Michigan. Très bien! bit.ly/3TGcXOF @A2SchoolsSuper @MarciTuzinsky
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Goal of new @PathwaysHS teacher is to get to know every student in the building: ow.ly/4nmtcC #teachers
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That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, we like to see @CoachJim4UM. VICTORIOUS! Congratulations, @UMichFootball, from your neighbors at Ann Arbor Public Schools. @A2SchoolsSuper @SchoolsMichigan
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Congrats to the 139 AAPS students honored as Freedom Fund scholars by Ann Arbor branch of the @NAACP Story, photos: goo.gl/KLzSBm
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AAPS Director of Safety @lnmargolis is thrilled to get her vaccine today. We’re so grateful to all who are making this happen today! @A2SchoolsSuper @A2RecDirect @wcpublichealth
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School will be closed tomorrow, Wed., Jan. 8 due to the continuing dangerous wind chill, blowing snow, & road conditions. #a2
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Cheryl Plouffe’s Social Justice and Leadership classes at
@SkylineHighA2 painted these inclusive murals for their final exam. @A2_Carpenter students Jayla and Jordan Lee clearly approve. @A2SchoolsSuper @PrincipalMcEl @chieflearner06
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Today's Exceptional Teacher is a @A2Pioneer grad who has taught at AAPS for 30 years, nearly all at PHS. Don Packard says teaching is about communication. “Students want to learn. They ALL really do. They just don’t all learn the same way." Profile: ow.ly/xmli30grEnJ
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ASL students sign the National Anthem at a @tigers game. What a beautiful rendition! bit.ly/2VC9xD5 @a2Pathways @A2CHS @A2Pioneer @A2SchoolsSuper
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Congrats to @A2Forsythe's Nemo Tsai, who made it all the way to Episode 8 (of 10) in @FoodNetwork's Kids Baking Championship. "Ann Arbor kids can compete with the best in the country!" says his dad Paul. Way to go, Nemo! Previous story: bit.ly/3qLkDkQ @A2SchoolsSuper
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Kay Wade's African American Humanities class at @SkylineHighA2 wanted one final picture with their much-loved teacher before commencement:
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.@A2Dicken parapro Jean Reynolds has sewn 230 masks for healthcare workers, friends and family; says she is part of a "village united in tough times." bit.ly/2JPBC1k @A2SchoolsSuper @a2ptothriftshop @stjoes_health
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Congratulations to @A2Pioneer High School Athletic Director Eve Claar who has been named MIAAA Region Six Athletic Director of the Year! bit.ly/2BKN370 @A2SchoolsSuper @PaulDeA2ngelis
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This fall's online learning experience will be dramatically different (so much better!) than it was in the spring. How do summer school students & teachers like our new digital hub? Story: bit.ly/3jLwuMG @Schoology @A2SchoolsSuper @black63430400 @MsJacksonT3rd
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.@nbc 's "The Voice" finalist @LaithAlSaadi says his years at @A2CHS had a great influence on his life; feels "incredibly privileged" for the experience. AAPS is so proud of this mega-talented musician! #A2gether
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Due to continuing treacherous road conditions and inclement weather overnight in Ann Arbor, all AAPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
All after school and evening activities will be cancelled for the day, also. Stay safe and warm!
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Congrats to @HuronHighA2's Jennifer Colby—Michigan Association for Media in Education's District Library Director of the Year! Check out her favorite authors, tips for keeping students engaged & her biggest challenge at the moment. rb.gy/2l38dr @A2SchoolsSuper #Miched
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You really have to hand it to these @HuronHighA2 grads. Smiling through the rain and just dealing with it. Congrats! @A2SchoolsSuper
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That's our guy! ‘A principal with flow?’: Ann Arbor educator motivates students with rap anthem. Read about the back story and listen to "Turn Up Monday" here: bit.ly/36yNv6q @A2_ClagueMS @A2SchoolsSuper
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@A2schools CLOSED today, Jan17th, due to weather conditions & icy roads. All schools & offices are closed & all events cancelled, Stay safe!
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What's a commencement ceremony without a spirited cap toss? Congratulations, @SkylineHighA2 Class of 2018! @A2SchoolsSuper
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During #TeacherAppreciationWeek we profile "the heart of Skyline." School spirit soars thanks to @skylinebezeau. ow.ly/bUsr30bBLNI
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The @A2Slauson Middle School Science Olympiad team captured first place in the state of Michigan. Now it's on to the national tournament in Colorado May 19. Congrats and continued good luck! Story and video: bit.ly/2HTXIgG @A2SchoolsSuper #STEMeducation
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Staff and faculty of @MichiganRoss just donated more than 300 gifts for 23 AAPS students in need, as well as 50-plus coats and $2,000 in gift certificates. We are SO grateful to the Ross Holiday Sharing Program 2018. Thank you! #grateful @A2SchoolsSuper
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This week’s Exceptional Teacher is a popular coach who has taught PE at @A2Pioneer for 41 years. Steve Rodriquez loves helping students achieve more than they thought they could. And if Coach Rod asks you to run a mile, HE runs a mile. goo.gl/N2Uyjs
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A big congratulations to @A2Scarlett teacher Laura Morning, who was just named the 2020 LaFontaine Distinguished Teacher of the Year! See the surprise @zoom_us announcement: bit.ly/2XutcUN @A2SchoolsSuper @AP_Scarlett_A2 @mieducation
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A @Bach Elementary can/bottle drive raised $2,418 for #BlackLivesMatter and @justcitydetroit. With the help of coworkers & parents, teacher Gabby Taylor worked many hours over 5 weeks for the cause. Great job! bit.ly/2OrKGMa @A2SchoolsSuper @mdoenews
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And she’s off to the semifinals. Congrats to 2018
@SkylineHighA2 graduate Neha Seshadri, representing
@Harvard in the Jeopardy National College Championship! @PrincipalMcEl @A2SchoolsSuper
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FutureStars finalist Bridget Roberts brings down the house with her rendition of Heart's "Alone" Saturday night. @ptguild
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We're all rooting for @A2Forsythe student Nemo Tsai, who's competing in Season 9 of @FoodNetwork's Kids Baking Championship. Tune in tonight at 9. Go, Nemo! bit.ly/3rTDjzS @A2SchoolsSuper @lnmargolis @SchoolsMichigan
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Here's a way to build staff morale—especially on a 70-degree St. Patrick's Day: Whip up Shamrock Shakes for every staff member. Way to go, @HuronHighA2 Principal Che´ Carter! @A2SchoolsSuper @ms_aaps @PaulDeA2ngelis
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Amidst the accolades for the retiring Alberta Britton, @SkylineHighA2 Principal @PrincipalMcEl decides on a goodbye duet with his good friend. @A2schools @PaulDeA2ngelis
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Spanish teacher Erica Peplinski-Burge has been named the Michigan World Language Teacher of the Year by the @MIWLA. See how her enthusiasm inspires 4th & 5th graders @ 5 AAPS schools to explore new cultures: bit.ly/31Og9iE @A2SchoolsSuper @MarciHarrisAA @ChuckHatt
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It was a meeting of the mascots when the @A2Lakewood Lizard joined Hikonyan, #annarbor's sister city kitty, at an assembly. (That lizard has some moves!) Video, pictures: bit.ly/2kwLHr8 @A2RecDirect @A2SchoolsSuper
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Nearly 1,900 staff members today took part in Day One of #professionaldevelopment. Thanks to all the session presenters for presenting culturally responsive tools, information, and so much food for thought. Back at it tomorrow! @A2SchoolsSuper @A2_IB @DawnLinden1 #A2gether20
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Because her World Humanities students are learning about dances from around the world, @SkylineHighA2 social studies teacher Ashley Ducker invited three students from the @UMich bhangra team to lead a lesson last week. 👏 @A2SchoolsSuper @ms_aaps
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Community High students help load water donations for Flint as part of the Washtenaw Water Drive Coalition.
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Today—after 50(!) years teaching #physicaleducation at AAPS—Diane Wahl will hang up her sneakers. Wahl was a student at @wineselementary when the school opened in '57, and now the Wines community sadly says goodbye. Brava! bit.ly/36j5gZn @A2SchoolsSuper @SchoolsMichigan
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At @a2HuronHigh vs @ycschools_us (her alma mater) softball game, AD Dottie Davis is given home plate of field to be named in her honor.
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.@_antjuan_, who is committed to play football @michiganstateu, reflects on his years at @AAPioneerSports. #nationalsigningday
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Thank you, @MayorTaylorA2, for adding to the excitement of our #GroundhogDay2023 ceremony at Burns Park Elementary! @A2SchoolsSuper @A2GOV @mieducation @SchoolsMichigan
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Our tech rollout for the 2020-21 school year starts @ 8 a.m. today and continues each day thru Thursday at four locations. Schedule & details here: bit.ly/3gKUWLa
#A2gether20 @A2SchoolsSuper @A2_IB @DawnLinden1
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Our latest Exceptional Teacher shines at @A2Preschool; helps preschoolers be the best they can be. goo.gl/dI8a4K #earlyed
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Ann Arbor Open teacher Chad Downs is the first AAPS teacher to win this national award, and the only winner in the state this season. What an honor! news.a2schools.org/ann-arbor… … @A2Open @Milken @A2SchoolsSuper @DawnLinden1
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Walking the talk: @HuronHighA2 Principal Che´Carter greets by name & engages with students, nurturing belonging by shaping a culture of dignity for every student, every day. @A2SchoolsSuper @A2_IB
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.@SkylineHighA2 career advisor says all teens want to be successful, including those who sabotage their own efforts goo.gl/lhGT88
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Aww, good for Ms. Jackson for making sure her third grade student is celebrated on her birthday at home. #A2gether, we'll get through this.
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Due to icy road conditions in the Ann Arbor area this morning, all AAPS schools and offices will be closed today, February 6th, 2019.
All after school activities will be cancelled, also.
Please take care and stay safe!
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FutureStars 2019 winners Ashanti K. Campbell, Shane Collins and Treyvon Foster perform "It's Tricky" by Run-DMC. Great job! @ptguild
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During #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we've reposted a few Exceptional Teacher profiles, including this one of @A2_Carpenter's Shawn Davis, who was inspired by own teachers @A2Eberwhite. That's Shawn back in 2nd grade, and with his K students. bit.ly/2PWjo0u @A2SchoolsSuper
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A2Schools Closed Today 2/3/15 No After or Eve Activities #A2 #A2RecDirect
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Dante Watson named new principal of Haisley Elementary School weloveannarbor.com/2018/08/2…
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Who showed up at today's Vaccination Clinic at @HuronHighA2? Why, it was Secretary of Agriculture @SecVilsack, who congratulated 2 @A2Slauson 7th graders for getting their shots & chatted with @A2SchoolsSuper & @BLJMBA. Find a clinic at bit.ly/vaxwchd @wcpublichealth
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Let's hear it for the @a2pathways seniors on their last day of classes! @PaulDeA2ngelis @A2SchoolsSuper @SAndrewVaughan
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This week’s Exceptional Teacher has become something of a legend during her 30 years at Burns Park Elementary. “I love it all,” says @CrankshawMolly, who treats each child as if they were her own. bit.ly/2r5fhE0 @ChuckHatt @A2SchoolsSuper #WhyITeach
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The scenic Huron River was the perfect setting for our HS & MS P.E. teachers to learn to row on the water before continuing this year's ErgEd curriculum. A partnership w/ the Washtenaw Rowing Center makes this popular class possible. @skylinecrewA2 @skylinebezeau @A2SchoolsSuper
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2010 @A2Pioneer grad Alyssa Goss plays Alicia Etheredge, the current wife of singer Bobby Brown, in an upcoming two-part mini series Sept. 4 & 5. Tune in to "The Bobby Brown Story" on the @BETNETWORKS.
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If you missed this @A2BryPatSchools first grader's powerful performance of #MayaAngelou's "Still I Rise" at NAAPID at Night, have a listen. You think anything's going to keep Khara down? Think again. Story: bit.ly/2He4OfZ @A2SchoolsSuper
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Killing 'em softly with her song is @HuronHighA2 junior Avani Carter at the FutureStars finale Saturday night. @ptguild
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Due to icy road conditions, all AAPS schools and offices are closed today, Wednesday, January 23. piped.video/MWPQPeiy8Mw via @YouTube
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We stand in solidarity with our Asian American community and all impacted by hate crimes following the Atlanta area killings. @A2SchoolsSuper #RacismIsAVirus
We continue to learn more about last night's attacks in Georgia. This much is clear: The need to address anti-Asian racism and violence is urgent. Our hearts are with the families of last night's victims and AAPI communities nationwide who are hurting. learningforjustice.org/the-m…
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Hello #AnnArbor - Due to icy & deteriorating road conditions, all AAPS schools & offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Feb 12th - Also, all after school activities & events will be cancelled. #StaySafe @A2schools
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Our latest Exceptional Staffer helps keeps @SkylineHighA2 students strong, conditioned, and connected. Profile: ow.ly/uwDW30cwTLa
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Russell doesn't like shots. Really REALLY doesn't like shots. So if this @SkylineHighA2 junior can do it, so can you. Walk-ins are welcome at the @HuronHighA2 vaccine clinic until 7 p.m. today. Must be 16 or older.
@A2SchoolsSuper @A2RecDirect @A2Nurses @wcpublichealth
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How much do we love our AAPS teachers? Sooooo much. Thanks for all you do! @A2SchoolsSuper @SchoolsMichigan @weloveannarbor #TeacherAppreciationWeek
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King Donald, known for spreading joy wherever he goes, reigns over Pioneer High School homecoming. goo.gl/4PVivD We are #A2gether
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.@SkylineHighA2 design/photography teacher Meredith Giltner asked students to send her selfies in real-time so she could see how they're doing—all emotions welcome. Love this. #A2gether, we'll get through this. @PrincipalMcEl @A2SchoolsSuper @PaulDeA2ngelis
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Congrats to @TPachera, our new Director of Career and Technical Education (#CTE), who looks forward to expanding the options & pathways available to our students in the coming years. Earlier profile of this outstanding leader: bit.ly/3gw94uK @A2SchoolsSuper @DawnLinden1
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The AAPS leadership team is eager to start the school year and make it a memorable one for every student. #AnnArbor
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She attended @A2Eberwhite as did her father before her. Now Sarah Lindsay is an Eberwhite teacher committed to helping children become "well-rounded, kind, socially responsible human beings." Learn more about this Exceptional Teacher: bit.ly/2pCSySf @A2SchoolsSuper
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