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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. […]

AAPS celebrates National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)

February 11, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Special events were held in every building to recognize the day Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrated NAAPID (National African American Parent Involvement Day) with special events across the district today, with each school choosing its […]

Pioneer High School partners with the City of Ann Arbor and ZeroWaste.Org for Neighborhood Swap Day on Saturday, June 29

June 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer High School In collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and ZeroWaste.org, Pioneer High School will host […]

Margaret Baker, PTO volunteer at Thurston, Clague and Huron

May 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Margaret Baker’s passion for volunteering and fostering a sense of community in schools can be traced back to her upbringing in Massachusetts, where her mother, who volunteered extensively in schools, particularly in music, served as […]

All rise: Lawton Elementary fourth graders get a hands-on look at the law

April 29, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Students will visit the Ann Arbor Justice Center, talk civics with the mayor, and participate in mock trials in the courtrooms In a unique educational opportunity, the fourth-grade students at Lawton Elementary are immersing themselves […]

A triumph of teamwork and tenacity: Community High’s Mock Trial Team wins state title, is heading for nationals

April 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The Community High School Mock Trial Team, led by social studies teacher Chloe Root, took first place at the Michigan High School Mock Trial Competition on March 23rd, defeating a formidable team from Kalamazoo Central […]

Angell Elementary to host Neighborhood Swap Day on Saturday, April 13

April 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Community members offer items for free and exchange items in good condition, such as clothes, books, and small appliances Angell Elementary School, in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and ZeroWaste.org, […]

Community High School students & staff gather at the Michigan Theater to watch the documentary “There Went the Neighborhood: The Closing of Jones School”

March 7, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Community High School students and staff left the school Wednesday morning for a journey through Ann Arbor’s past. The destination? The historic Michigan Theater, where they would watch a powerful documentary that delves into the […]

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 […]

Haisley Elementary PTO spreads holiday cheer with treats for staff

December 12, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Across the district, PTOs are showing their appreciation for staff Let’s face it: Monday mornings can be tough. But this week, Haisley School Social Worker Emily Fitzgerald had an extra incentive to get up and […]