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Jean Kim, Dicken Elementary noon hour coordinator

March 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Jean Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to Lawrence, Kansas, when she was six months old while her father pursued his master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Kansas. Growing up in […]
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Donna Kolokithas, Allen Elementary Resource Room Teacher

March 3, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Donna Kolokithas grew up in Allen Park, where she developed a strong connection to education and community. She attended the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus in […]
Elementary News

A world of cultures: King Elementary celebrates International Night

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor
King Elementary hosted its International Night at Huron High School on Saturday, bringing families and students together for a festive celebration of culture and community. “It was a fabulous event that showcased the rich cultural […]
Elementary News

Thurston Elementary celebrates Lunar New Year as PTO treats students to a festive Lion & Dragon Dance

February 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Parents also decorated the hallways, which were lined with informative displays Thurston Elementary last week hosted a festive Lunar New Year celebration! The Thurston PTO transformed the hallways with colorful decorations and informative displays, and […]
Elementary News

Bach Elementary students discover the power of food at Mood Boost event

February 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Mood Boost is part of Chartwells K-12’s broader initiative to promote nutrition education Bach Elementary School’s multi-purpose room transformed into an interactive nutrition experience today as Chartwells K-12 hosted a Mood Boost event designed to […]
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Megan Smulders, Allen Elementary School Social Worker

February 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Allen Elementary School Social Worker Megan Smulders grew up in Columbus, Ohio, attended Columbus School for Girls, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Ohio University before completing her Master of Social Work […]
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Freda Shatara, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher

February 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Freda Shatara grew up in a home in Livonia where learning was always encouraged and celebrated. Reading played a central role in her childhood—her mother read to her daily, and before long, she was eagerly […]
Elementary News

Three AAPS students shine at 2026 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert

January 28, 2026 AAPS News Editor
The recognition of Amyra, Kai, and Lucas at the state level shows what students can accomplish given the tools, time, and trust to create, says music teacher John Churchville Three AAPS students recently had their […]
"Exceptional" profiles

Sarah George, Eberwhite Elementary art teacher

January 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Eberwhite Elementary art teacher Sarah George grew up in Brighton and now lives in Howell. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Visual Arts Education and a minor in Spanish Education, she […]
Elementary News

Abbot Elementary holds annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Assembly

January 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News We’re so proud of our Abbot second graders for their performances at this morning’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Man in […]

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