October 2026 – AAPS District News

A minute in the room: Scarlett Middle School 6th grade science

October 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an ordinary day looks like? That’s the idea behind our new feature, “A […]

Huron High School’s Rhythm Rats Marching Band wins two titles in debut competition

October 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The Rhythm Rats Marching Band made an impressive debut on October 6, earning two first-place titles at the 21st annual Downriver Fanfare in Wyandotte. Competing for the first time in Huron High School history, the […]

Students and adults look up into trees at the Freeman Bioblitz

Bioblitz provides multi-generational search of biodiversity at Freeman Environmental Education Center

October 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Recently, some unique plant, animal and fungi species were observed at the Freeman Environmental Education Center for the first time. The discovery came during the Bioblitz event that brought together AAPS kids alongside community volunteers […]

A minute in the room: Sara Gibson’s orchestra class at Slauson Middle School

October 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an ordinary day looks like? That’s the idea behind our new feature, “A […]

Kristen Tabert, Scarlett Middle School science teacher

October 14, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Scarlett Middle School science teacher Kristen Tabert was born in Southfield and raised in Brighton. She spent much of her childhood swimming and hiking at Kensington Metropark. Tabert earned a bachelor’s degree in education and […]

A minute in the room: Skyline’s new Robotics Engineering class

October 13, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Also offered at Pioneer High, this new class is believed to be the first time it’s been offered at any high school in the country Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek […]

AAPS schools take part in Walk & Roll to School

October 7, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Walk & Roll to School Day was a great way to start a sunny October morning Students at Carpenter, Lawton, Abbot, and Wines walked and rolled to school this morning, with families and buses dropping […]

A minute on the playground: Mitchell Elementary students have fun cheering, learning to yo-yo, and shooting hoops with their principal

October 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Recess is about more than just play. It’s a chance to learn, practice, encourage one another, and sometimes discover a new skill. For Mitchell Elementary 3rd- and 4th-graders, the Yo-Yo Zone is a favorite spot to practice […]

Scott Arrowsmith, Mitchell Elementary 4th grade teacher

October 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell Elementary fourth grade teacher Scott Arrowsmith was born and raised in California. He completed his undergraduate degree and teaching program at California State University, Northridge. He has spent his entire professional life working with […]

Scarlett Middle School Bands receive $30,951 in instruments through Morgan Wallen’s Give Back Program

October 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Congratulations to Scarlett Middle School Bands and their directors, Caroline Fitzgerald and Amanda Blackson! The Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) has selected Scarlett Middle School to receive a donation of musical instruments through Morgan Wallen’s 2026 […]