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New Arts & Letters curriculum launches across AAPS elementary schools this week

September 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The curriculum weaves reading and writing together through topics designed to engage students at each grade level All elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district launched their new Arts & Letters curriculum this […]

Abbot students learn about nature’s gifts from celebrated author

September 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Abbot Elementary students gathered for their first assembly of the school year to hear from Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of the New York Times bestseller “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” and her new […]

Barbara Sella-Martin, Pioneer High School Spanish teacher

September 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Barbara Sella-Martin has been a resident of Ann Arbor for more than 30 years, though she originally grew up in Allendale, home of the Grand Valley State University Lakers. She began her higher education studies […]

Westerman Preschool & Family Center welcomes students to the first day of the school year

September 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

It’s been a joyful, emotional and sometimes tearful morning for our youngest students as Westerman Preschool & Family Center opened its doors for Day One. Welcome, all!

Huron High School’s counseling team: the unsung heroes behind every successful school year

August 26, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The ‘Magnificent Seven’ support teens through some of their most formative years—one student at a time When asked to recommend a Huron High School staff member for an upcoming Exceptional Staff profile—a weekly feature in […]

Day One of the 2025-26 school year at AAPS is in the books!

August 25, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The first day of the 2025-26 school year is officially in the books! Our AAPS students jumped right into making new friends, learning new things, and creating memories. Thanks to our dedicated staff and supportive […]

AAPS celebrates ambitious Indigenous Education Initiative with day-long summit

August 21, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Bestselling author Angeline Boulley headlines event showcasing Michigan Indigenous histories and cultures Ann Arbor Public Schools brought together district social studies teachers, English Language Arts educators, and librarians today for “Amplifying Michigan Indigenous Narratives,” an educational […]

One week to go: AAPS staff are back in the buildings, preparing for the 2025-26 school year

August 18, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Just one week until our students return, our AAPS staff are back in the buildings, putting the finishing touches on classrooms and preparing for an amazing new school year. From organizing supplies to decorating bulletin […]

Strong community turnout at AAPS Back to School English Learner Fair

August 18, 2025 AAPS News Editor

514 people representing 165 families attended the festive 2nd annual event Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Second Annual Back-to-School English Learner Fair drew impressive attendance on Friday, with 165 families and 514 total attendees participating across […]

Moe Nagpal, AAPS Capital Programs Manager

August 12, 2025 AAPS News Editor

AAPS Capital Programs Manager Moe Nagpal moved to Ann Arbor from Houston with his family 22 years ago. His son, Sebastian, and daughter, Natalie, attended Ann Arbor Public Schools before continuing to the University of […]