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The Power of Giving: A memorable finale to the 2024 Community High Food Gatherers Fundraiser

December 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Addie McCreadie, Maggie Lamb, and Izzy Santiago https://chscommunicator.com On Nov. 26, 2024, Community High School met at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for the final ceremony of their yearly Food Gatherers fundraiser. Since 2009, CHS has been […]

Two minutes at: A2 STEAM

December 3, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child […]

Eberwhite fourth grader has starring role in upcoming production of ‘Annie’

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

An Eberwhite fourth grader is about to take center stage—a place she’s felt comfortable since she was a toddler. Ellen Gruber will star as Annie in The Encore Theater‘s upcoming production of the beloved musical […]

Video: Some of our youngest learners share what Thanksgiving means to them

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ann Arbor Public Schools! We asked some of our youngest students at Bryant and Angell about the Thanksgiving holiday. From what they’re most thankful for to their favorite […]

Bridget Zeuty, Logan Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teacher

November 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Bridget Zeuty was born and raised in Lansing with her parents and two younger sisters. She wanted to be a teacher from the time she was little and spent hours playing and teaching her sisters […]

Two minutes at: Pioneer High School

November 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child […]

King Elementary students shine in robotics competition at First Lego League competition

November 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Young innovators are making waves in ocean conservation Two teams from King Elementary—Team Earth Allies (Jai Kothari, Neil Ramesh, Sajan Kothari, Sohan Jayasundera, Yehas Wijesekara, Yesith Wijesekara) and Team STEAM Engineers (Sahas Ihalaranaweera, Miyuki Don)—won top awards at […]

Project-Based Learning takes center stage as A2 STEAM students are ready to dazzle at fall EXPOs

November 21, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The A2 STEAM Middle School is set to host its first formal EXPO of the season tonight, inviting families and community members to explore student projects across multiple disciplines. The event promises an immersive look […]

Community High School’s Community Ensemble Theatre (CET) performs ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Nov. 21-24

November 21, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Community High School’s Community Ensemble Theatre (CET) will perform William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream November 21-24 in the Craft Theater at Community High School. All five shows are already sold out, but sometimes extra tickets are […]

Heather Bertelson, A2 STEAM 4th grade teacher

November 20, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Heather Bertelson grew up in Battle Creek. She attended Springfield Elementary and Middle School, Battle Creek Central High School, and eventually earned her teaching degree from the University of Michigan and her Master’s in Reading from Western Michigan University. Bertelson […]