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AAPS Summer Music Program brings young musicians together

June 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

125 students are spending three weeks making music, building skills, and having fun alongside experienced student mentors. With instruments in hand and music filling the halls at Skyline High School, 125 students are taking part […]

Members of the Board of Education and Superintendent Jazz Parks in front of the new Mitchell Elementary still under construction

AAPS Board of Education tours new Mitchell Elementary construction

June 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Members of the AAPS Board of Education, the district’s leadership team and Mitchell Elementary Principal Samantha Cucu got the chance to tour the new school last week. The tour was led by the construction, design, […]

‘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 […]

Overhead view of Huron graduation ceremony

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 Story and photos by Jo Mathis; video by Andrew Cluley/AAPS District News Huron High School Class of 2026 gathered to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning […]

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 Story and photos by Jo Mathis; video by Andrew Cluley/AAPS District News Hundreds of family members and friends filled the George Gervin Game Above Center […]