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  • [ April 28, 2026 ] Pioneer students bring the roaring 20s back to life with ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ High School News
  • [ April 27, 2026 ] Video: Bryant/Pattengill PTO volunteers host a ‘Chalk the Walk’ to honor educators  Community Gives Back
  • [ April 23, 2026 ] Huron High School families celebrate Take Your Kid to Work Day High School News
  • [ April 23, 2026 ] AAPS Library Services presentation to the Board of Education Board of Education
  • [ April 23, 2026 ] Huron business students bring financial lessons to life at Thurston Elementary Features

Month: April 2026

Christian Weems (Billy Flynn) performs “Razzle Dazzle” with the ensemble of Pioneer Theatre Guild’s production of Chicago: Teen Edition. (Photo credit: Quinn Strassel)
High School News

Pioneer students bring the roaring 20s back to life with ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’

April 28, 2026 AAPS News Editor
The show will be held April 30-May 3 at Pioneer High School  Living in the rapidly changing 2020s may feel overwhelming to many of us, but students in Pioneer Theatre Guild’s production of Chicago: Teen […]
Still shot from a video honoring educators, with eh words "Because of you we all shine" written in chalk on a sidewalk
Community Gives Back

Video: Bryant/Pattengill PTO volunteers host a ‘Chalk the Walk’ to honor educators 

April 27, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Some amazing Bryant/Pattengill PTO volunteers hosted a “Chalk the Walk” event yesterday, filling the sidewalks with messages of appreciation for our educators. The goal was for staff to arrive this morning to a colorful surprise. […]
High School News

Huron High School families celebrate Take Your Kid to Work Day

April 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Young visitors rotated through hands-on activities across the building, from art and PLTW to the media center and culinary arts Huron High School marked today’s Take Your Kid to Work Day with a focus on […]
A group shot of AAPS librarians from fall 2025
Board of Education

AAPS Library Services presentation to the Board of Education

April 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Library Services Department shared their annual report to the Board of Education at last night’s meeting. The report is timely, as April is recognized as National School Library Month.   Highlights […]
Features

Huron business students bring financial lessons to life at Thurston Elementary

April 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Teen-led initiative connects classrooms, builds real-world skills during Financial Literacy Month For the third year, the Jump$tart Teen Teach program at Huron High School is helping young students learn budgeting, saving, and investing—while inspiring a […]
Christy Landefeld
"Exceptional" profiles

Christy Landefeld, Logan Elementary Office Professional

April 22, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Editor’s Note: Administrative Professionals Day 2026 is today, April 22, and recognizes the vital contributions of administrative assistants, secretaries, receptionists, and other support staff. We honor this vital work throughout the district today and every day. […]
Elementary News

After the storm, a swift cleanup restores Bach playground—even as “Todd the Turtle” and huge maple tree are lost

April 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor
On the Bach Elementary playground, where a beloved turtle-shaped play structure once stood, there is now an empty space and a growing tribute. In the wake of Tuesday night’s storm, confirmed by the National Weather […]
Features

One family. Four schools. Countless lives shaped.

April 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor
For nearly four decades, Don Packard and Maria Murphy have shaped lives at AAPS. Now their daughters are carrying on that legacy. By Jo Mathis/AAPS News Editor For nearly four decades, Don Packard and Maria […]
Community Gives Back

The Ann Arbor community joins AAPS to strengthen bonds around student mental health

April 14, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Leaders from 19 organizations gathered at the inaugural AAPS Student Mental Health Partnerships Summit Representatives from 19 community organizations—counselors, crisis workers, social workers, program managers, and school administrators—came together Monday for the inaugural AAPS Student […]
High School News

Choraliers and Fresh Treble earn all-state honors for Pioneer Choirs

April 14, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Two ensembles from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School’s celebrated choir program were named top performers at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festival held April 10–11. The Choraliers, a chamber choir […]

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