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[ March 19, 2026 ] Scarlett Middle School teacher in the running for national “Favorite Teacher” contest Latest news
[ March 17, 2026 ] The community is invited to the 2026 IB Diploma Program Visual Arts Senior Exhibition Reception High School News
[ March 16, 2026 ] Pioneer Boys Swim and Dive team win another state championship High School News
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[ March 12, 2026 ] AAPS students advance to SkillsUSA State Finals Academics

Four homebuilding students inside the structure they built together to demonstrate their skills and ability to work as a team.

AAPS students advance to SkillsUSA State Finals

March 12, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Over 20 AAPS students have earned the opportunity to compete in the 2026 state finals to prove they are leaders in a host of career and technical education (CTE) fields. Over recent weeks, CTE students […]

Hearts, hands, and higher learning: Pattengill 4th graders get up close with science

November 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Students experience a memorable lesson that again brings the new Arts & Letters curriculum to life Some eager Pattengill fourth-graders got in line recently to see something they’d only seen in textbooks, if at all: […]

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 […]

Huron Arabic teacher Shaima Basuni wins 2025 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year’s Commendable Teacher award

April 18, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Last week, Huron Arabic teacher Shaima Basuni thought she was coming to Principal Che Carter’s office to discuss scheduling for next year, instead she was surprised by members of the A2Y Chamber’s Teacher of the […]

Forsythe Middle School’s Robotics Team Ratatoaster Heading To FIRST World Championship

April 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Forsythe Middle School’s Robotics Team Ratatoaster won the Rookie All Star Award at the Michigan State Championship during their scheduled interview for Rookie All Star State Award (their robot did not qualify) at Saginaw […]

AAPS’ new Elementary Mathematics Lab lets teachers observe effective elementary math practices firsthand

May 29, 2024 AAPS News Editor

AAPS’ new Elementary Mathematics Learning Lab offers classroom teachers a unique opportunity to observe effective elementary math practices firsthand. Led by a team of experienced elementary math coaches, this lab is designed to provide valuable […]

Five AAPS schools receive Karen Thomas Fund Grants to support new literacy projects

February 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The annual fund has awarded $6,089.64 to enhance reading and fuel a passion for literacy among AAPS students Five Ann Arbor elementary schools have been awarded grants from the Karen Thomas Fund to support exciting […]

Voice, choice, and agency: Pattengill launches International Baccalaureate (IB) program aimed at boosting student-led learning

February 6, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Primary Years Programme (PYP) classrooms help students become lifelong learners Since 2103, The Ann Arbor Public Schools IB continuum of international education has offered academic and personal rigor for all students in the Mitchell, Scarlett, and Huron pathways. […]

Ann Arbor Academic Games participants excel at 2023 national tournament in Orlando

May 8, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Academic Games traveled to Orlando, Florida for the Academic Games League of America’s National Tournament last month, and returned with many trophies. Participants included 38 students from King Elementary, Clague Middle School, and […]

After winning second place at states, the Clague Scioly team is en route to nationals

April 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Clague Cougars Scioly Team placed second at the Michigan State Science Olympiad Tournament, earning a place among the top 120 Science Olympiad teams in the country. They will compete at the 39th Annual Science […]