Good News from AAPS
AAPS summer and fall Good News
We celebrate some of the teachers, students and staff that have been recognized for outstanding work over the summer and so far this fall. […]
Month: October 2020
High School News
Bravo! Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section perform virtually
Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section performed together virtually recently under the direction of principal clarinetist Noah Jackson. Click here for more about the Upbeat app they used to create this video.
"Exceptional" profiles
Erica Peplinski-Burge, Spanish teacher, Angell, Bach, Burns Park, Lakewood, and Pattengill 4th & 5th graders
Erica Peplinski-Burge, the 4th and 5th grade Spanish teacher at five AAPS elementary schools, has been named the Michigan World Language Teacher of the Year by the MIWLA Executive Board. The Michigan World Language Association is […]
Latest news
Across the district, a whole lot of upgrades are going on
Construction workers have been busy at the buildings making crucial improvements By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor While virtual learning has shut down AAPS classrooms for now, construction workers have been busy at the buildings […]
Latest news
Literacy consultant retires after long affiliation with AAPS; says she’s awed by district’s efforts to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 18 years as a literacy consultant with Ann Arbor Public Schools, Deborah Wolter was hesitant to be interviewed regarding her upcoming retirement. But while reflecting on her career, […]
Features
Behind the scenes with the AAPS food distribution efforts
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in March, closing schools across the state, the Ann Arbor Public Schools have distributed nearly 600,000 meals. […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Jennifer Colby, Huron High School librarian
Huron’s Jennifer Colby is named Michigan Association for Media in Education’s District Library Director of the Year By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School librarian Jennifer Colby has been the right leader at […]
Features
Little libraries growing bigger thanks to Allen teacher’s assistant
Donations of used or new children’s books are welcome By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary teacher’s assistant Cara Crisostomo wanted to be sure students have regular access to physical books while doing virtual […]
Elementary News
‘There is nothing I would change about my career.’ Music teacher Barb Vanek retires after 32 years at King Elementary
“There is nothing I would change about my career,” she says. “I was lucky enough to land at King School where I have been very, very happy.” By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 32 […]
Community Gives Back
NSF Scrub Club will host events for kids at food distribution sites Oct. 26 & 29
Knowing this back-to-school season is unlike any other, NSF International’s NSF Scrub Club® will visit two AAPS food distribution sites this month, handing out free resources and prizes to parents and students. The Scrub Club […]