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Jessica Lucke, Secondary Compliance and Transition Coordinator

July 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Jessica Lucke grew up in Willis, just south of Ann Arbor, and graduated from Lincoln Consolidated Schools in 2010. She earned her associate’s degree from Washtenaw Community College and her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education […]

Community Gives Back

Turning tragedy into hope: how one family’s loss is creating a lifeline for struggling young adults

July 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Garrett’s Space will honor the memory of AAPS alumnus Garrett Halpert When 2012 Pioneer High School graduate Garrett Halpert took his own life in 2017, his parents Julie and Scott faced an unimaginable loss. Channeling […]

Kids in middle school drone camp together behind some ribbon stretching across the hallway as part of the drone obstacle course.
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Drone camp lets middle school students earn FAA TRUST Certificate

July 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Last week, students participating in the Middle School Summer School program at Pioneer got the chance to learn and fly drones. The Our Place in Space: Drones for a Purpose camp was provided thanks to […]

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Safety Town returns for another summer of interactive learning

July 11, 2025 AAPS News Editor

More than 600 kids are participating in this 46-year-old tradition It’s back! Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Recreation & Education Department is once again offering Safety Town, a 46-year-old summer program that teaches young children essential […]

Alumni Spotlight

From high school capstone to published research: ’24 Huron grad’s journey in automotive safety

July 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School alumna Gabby Mayrend transforms her senior project into groundbreaking college research on female crash test dummy inadequacies When Gabby Mayrend walked across the stage at Huron High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony, she […]

Features

2025 Pioneer graduate revs up for national contest

July 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Calder Westerman made a tuxedo entirely out of duct tape that he hopes will help pay for his college education Calder Westerman has crafted an intricate tuxedo entirely out of duct tape that could transform […]

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Former campers return as counselors to mentor younger musicians in 12-day AAPS Summer Arts Instrumental Music Day Camp

June 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Program unites students across Ann Arbor district for collaborative learning ahead of July 2nd showcase performance The sound of instruments echoed through Skyline High School music wing this week, as about 100 young middle school […]

A pair of retirees from Scarlett and one of their colleagues at the reception.
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AAPS recognizes and thanks retirees

June 26, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools thanked retirees and wished them well at a reception on Wednesday, June 18th.  Superintendent Jazz Parks shared that the reception is just a small expression of our gratitude, appreciation and […]

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Two minutes at: Lakewood Elementary

June 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Step into Lakewood Elementary and discover what makes this school community so special! In just two minutes, you’ll see the heart of our school—where young learners grow, explore, and thrive together. We are proud of […]

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Two minutes at: Scarlett Middle School

June 18, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Have you been introduced to the Scarlett Nation, an MYP International Baccalaureate World School? Take a quick look at this vibrant middle school, where staff and students say they feel like family.

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