
Month: October 2014


AAPS Parents Learn About the New ALICE Protocol
With the tragic school shooting in Washington all too fresh in their minds, AAPS parents gathered at Pioneer High School recently to learn about the district’s new protocol for handling the highly unlikely chance that […]

Halloween and Fall Festivals Throughout Our Schools!
Halloween and Fall Festivals were celebrated across the Ann Arbor district today! Here are just a few of the fun photos! More to come next week!

Message from Dr. Swift on Tuesday’s Ballot Issues
“Through conversation, we as human beings create our shared reality.” – Otto Scharmer Hello AAPS Families, As we come to the beginning of November, our community will be making important decisions over this coming week […]

Letter to the Community on Annexation
Dear Ann Arbor Community, I am writing you today to update you with the information we have about the annexation efforts and the upcoming vote to decide whether the Whitmore Lake enrollment area will become […]

AAPS Hires Long Time Ann Arbor Journalist for AAPS News
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jo C. Mathis in the position of AAPS News Editor. This position has been vacant for the past 6 months. Ms. […]

Thurston Nature Center Celebrates 50 Years
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is so fortunate to have wonderful natural areas attached to many of our school properties. These natural preserves are easy to take for granted. A walk in the Eberwhite Woods, bird […]

AAPS Announces New Executive Director of Finance
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jill Minnick in the position of Executive Director of Finance for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Ms. Minnick is replacing Ms. Nancy […]

Superintendent”s Update: Whitmore Lake Annexation Answers
October 5, 2014 Context Three Important Questions and The Story The Decision – Ongoing Communication – AAPS Commitment First, it is important to clarify that the purpose of this communication is not to persuade; the […]

High School Staffs Meet on the 50!
Ann Arbor High School athletic teams have a healthy rivalry on the fields of competition but I bet you didn’t know the high school staff also meet on the field for a friendly game of […]