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Two minutes at: Ann Arbor Open School

May 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Take a two-minute tour of Ann Arbor Open School in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district, where our pledge is, “Every child, every day.” Ann Arbor […]

Westerman preschoolers join ‘World’s Largest Exercise Class’ for 15th year of Project ACES

May 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

For the 15th year, Westerman Preschool took part in Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), a program that promotes physical activity to its youngest learners. About 200 children, accompanied by their teachers, paraded through the […]

AAPS’ Project Lead The Way and Career & Technical Education Expo: an amazing evening of innovation

May 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

AAPS hosts Expo at Skyline High School Students from across Ann Arbor Public Schools gathered at Skyline High School Commons to showcase their work at the district’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Career Technical […]

Community High School jazz combo “Red in Blue” earns national recognition

May 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Musicians Claim 2nd Place in Downbeat Magazine’s Global Competition Community High’s jazz combo “Red in Blue” has captured 2nd Place in the Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award in the High School Combo Contest. The prestigious […]

First graders’ creative drawings come to 3-D life through Pioneer High School art collaboration

May 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Dicken Elementary first graders this week went on an unforgettable field trip that brought their artwork to life. The fun began in their classroom weeks ago, where they designed and illustrated fantastical animals. Their colorful […]

Video: Bach Elementary takes part in Walk, Roll, and Bike to School Day

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The weather was ideal as students and families took part in this Safe Routes to School program Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bach Elementary was one of several AAPS elementary schools that participated […]

Logan Elementary celebrates groundbreaking for new facility

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Logan Elementary School hosted ceremonial groundbreaking activities on Monday to mark the beginning of construction for its new facility. The current school, located at 2685 Traverse Boulevard, will be relocated to a new site adjacent […]

AAPS students shine at ACS U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad in Huron Valley Region

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools had remarkable success in the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) local exam in March at Eastern Michigan University. The top-scoring students from the local exam were nominated for the national examination in mid-April. […]

Slideshow: We celebrate our AAPS teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day

May 6, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor On National Teacher Appreciation Day and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to educators who shape the future through their dedication, patience, and commitment to learning. Thank […]

Dicken Elementary breaks ground on new school

May 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Students, staff, and community members gathered at Dicken Elementary on Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a new building that will serve Ann Arbor Public Schools for generations to come. […]