February 2024 Archives

On the annual Global School Play Day, Ann Arbor Open School prioritizes student-led, screen-free play

February 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

For the eighth year, Ann Arbor Open School put academics on pause for a day of unstructured, screen-free play. Global School Play Day is a worldwide movement that began in 2015 as a way to recognize the […]

Voice, choice, and agency: Pattengill launches International Baccalaureate (IB) program aimed at boosting student-led learning

February 6, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Primary Years Programme (PYP) classrooms help students become lifelong learners Since 2103, The Ann Arbor Public Schools IB continuum of international education has offered academic and personal rigor for all students in the Mitchell, Scarlett, and Huron pathways. […]

Kevin Chung, Slauson Middle School Counselor

February 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Kevin Chung was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved with his family to Michigan when he was two years old. He grew up Saline and Brighton, where he developed an interest in working with […]

A star is born: Pattengill 4th grader recognized statewide for his work as a Young Composer

February 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Demarion Williams was among 14 honored at the 2024 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert for an original musical composition he created in class Demarion Williams, a fourth grader at Pattengill Elementary School, was recently […]

Good news, says Burns Park’s favorite stuffed groundhog: We’re in for an early spring!

February 2, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Larry the Groundhog agrees with Punxsutawney Phil Burns Park kindergarteners cheered this morning as Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor delivered good news at the annual Groundhog Day celebration: Larry the Groundhog did not see his […]

Huron’s culinary Road Trip introduces students to iconic treats from seven states

February 1, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School students were treated to a tasty tour across America today. From California guacamole to New York buffalo wings and Michigan cherry parfaits, this culinary road trip offered iconic foods from seven states—all […]