June 2026 Archives

‘Grandma Rubye’ Ogburn Named 2026 Volunteer of the Year

June 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary Foster Grandparent honored as Washtenaw County program celebrates 58 years of service Long-time Foster Grandparent volunteer, Rubye Ogburn, was honored at state and county events for her dedication and service. Ogburn received Michigan […]

Student-led campaign aims to cut idling, help improve air quality on and around school campuses

June 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The Freeman Environmental Youth Council members take a closer look at electric buses, while Ann Arbor Public Schools advances its push toward a cleaner transportation fleet Video, photos, and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News […]

AAPS thanks 2026 retirees at red carpet reception

June 12, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Twenty-two Ann Arbor Public Schools retirees walked the red carpet this week at a district celebration for their years of work. The retiring employees attending the reception combined service with AAPS is nearly 700 years. […]

Thurston Principal Cory McElmeel, district leadership, Board of Education trustees and construction workers at the ceremonial beam raising.

Students cheer on ceremonial beam raising at new Thruston

June 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Last week, before the end of the school year, Thurston Elementary students and staff had the opportunity to leave their mark on their new school by signing a beam and then watching it being put […]

Video: Lawton Elementary claps out retirees and fifth graders on last day of school

June 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Today marks the final day of the 2025–26 school year, and at Lawton Elementary, the community came together for a special clap-out honoring two groups embarking on exciting new chapters. Retirees and fifth graders were […]

Jessica Rodriguez, Wines Elementary third grade teacher

June 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Jessica Rodriguez is a lifelong Ann Arbor resident and a “townie” from the Old West Side. Rodriguez attended Bach Elementary, then Mack (now Ann Arbor Open), Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High School, where she […]

Huron Class of 2026 bids farewell in a ceremony marked by music, memories and milestones

June 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

426 graduates celebrate at EMU arena The Huron High School Class of 2026 gathered to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another at a commencement ceremony that wove together live music, […]

Commencement 2026: Pioneer High School graduates urged to be bold, brave, and extraordinary

June 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

387 graduates celebrated at the George Gervin Game Above Center Hundreds of family members and friends filled the George Gervin Game Above Center at Eastern Michigan University on Saturday afternoon as Pioneer High School held […]

Skyline High School Class of 2026 celebrates graduation at Eastern Michigan University

June 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

324 graduates gather with family and faculty at the George Gervin GameAbove Center to mark the end of their high school journey The Skyline High School Class of 2026 celebrated commencement at Eastern Michigan University’s […]

Two AAPS seniors are named Presidential Scholars semifinalists

June 4, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Huron’s Emily Hu and Skyline’s Daniel Zhou have demonstrated exceptional achievement during their high school years They come from different high schools and pursue different passions, but Emily Hu and Daniel Zhou share a distinction […]