November 2025 Archives

Alicia Rey-Murrell, Haisley Elementary second grade teacher

November 10, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Alicia Rey-Murrell was born in Ann Arbor to Cuban exiles and grew up surrounded by a large, loving family. She says her everyday life was enriched by the presence of her grandparents, aunts, and parents, […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild treats AAPS elementary and middle school students to a preview performance of The SpongeBob Musical

November 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Full-length performances will be held tonight at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News About 1,200 elementary and middle school students got a […]

Forsythe sixth grader publishes his first video game

November 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Elliott Galvin hopes Omega Meteors is the first of many to come At just 11 years old, Forsythe Middle School sixth grader Elliott Galvin has already achieved what many aspiring game developers only dream about: […]

Skyline High School Theatre presents ‘Leaving Iowa’ under its new artistic director

November 6, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Tickets are available now for the Nov. 14-16 show Photos by Carrie Bank Skyline Theatre invites you on a journey full of laughs and nostalgia with Leaving Iowa. The play will be performed Nov. 14-16 at […]

Ann Arbor NAACP recognizes 236 Freedom Fund Scholars

November 4, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognized 236 Ann Arbor Public Schools high school students at their annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The students were recognized for maintaining […]

Pioneer makes history with sweep at MHSAA State Cross Country Finals

November 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Natasza Dudek shatters “unbreakable” record to lead girls to championship; Boys battle to silver medal finish, while Kamari Ronfeldt claims individual gold Pioneer High School delivered a spectacular performance at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division […]

Emily Wark, Abbot Elementary Building Literacy Coach

November 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Emily Wark is a proud Canadian-American who spent her early childhood in Toronto, Ontario, before moving to the Philadelphia area during elementary school. Inspired by her own teachers as a student, she went on to […]