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[ May 22, 2026 ] Huron celebrates graduating seniors with clapout and picnic High School News
[ May 22, 2026 ] Community High School hosts a reflective and colorful celebration on the seniors’ last day of classes Features
[ May 21, 2026 ] A graduation duet: Huron senior and principal will share the stage and a song High School News
[ May 20, 2026 ] Julianne Cooper, Bryant Elementary first grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ May 14, 2026 ] AAPS again named PLTW Distinguished District Latest news

Chart of AAPS 4- 5- and 6-Year Graduation rates over the last decade

AAPS 2025 Graduation Annual Report presented to Board of Education

May 7, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Just over 91 percent of the Ann Arbor Public Schools class of 2025 graduated within four years according to the annual Graduation Report presented to the Board of Education at last night’s meeting. AAPS requires […]

AAPS students shine on the national stage

May 4, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Every student returned from the Academic Games Leagues of America with at least one medal Sixty AAPS students in grades 5-12 competed in the Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. recently […]

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. […]