July 2026 – AAPS District News

AAPS summer programs help students build skills, confidence, and connections

July 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Middle and high school students are strengthening academics through engaging summer learning and credit recovery opportunities. Ann Arbor Public Schools’ summer programs at Tappan Middle School are creating opportunities for students to strengthen skills, build […]

Community High student virtually connects with inaugural poet Amanda Gorman during National Education Summit

July 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Community High School rising sophomore Erin Kawata joined a national conversation on education Tuesday. From her Zoom window, Erin appeared as one of three student panelists at the Smithsonian National Education Summit held this week […]

Elementary Summer School Program helps more than 500 students build skills for fall

July 13, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary hosts math, language arts, English Learner and special education support Ann Arbor Public Schools has welcomed more than 500 elementary students to Carpenter Elementary School this summer as part of the district’s Elementary […]

Safety Town is in full swing, teaching children lifelong safety skills

July 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Hands-on summer program helps children build confidence through real-world safety experiences A longtime summer tradition is back in full swing, offering young learners a fun and memorable way to build essential safety skills. Hosted by […]

Staff and student share a laugh during AAPS' ESY program on July 8, 2026

Extended School Year (ESY) Program helps students in special education retain skills over the summer

July 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor

This summer, Abbot Elementary is the setting for AAPS’ Office of Special Education’s Extended School Year (ESY) program, serving 73 students from preschool through 12th grade. ESYis reserved for students with Individualized Education Programs who […]