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Sheril Bulley-Simpson, A2 Open 3rd/4th grade teacher

November 20, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Sheril Bulley-Simpson, an A2 Open 3rd/4th-grade teacher, was born and raised in Detroit and is a proud graduate of Cass Technical High School. Teaching is her passion. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan […]

Academics

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: […]

Elementary News

Video: Abbot principal makes good on his promise after successful run-a-thon

November 13, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Whipped cream pie was the dessert of the day Abbot students exceeded the $30,000 goal at the annual PTO run-a-thon, so Principal Stephan Hogan made good on his promise. Thanks to the run-a-thon sponsors, parents, […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Alicia Rey-Murrell, Haisley Elementary second grade teacher

November 10, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Alicia Rey-Murrell was born in Ann Arbor to Cuban exiles and grew up surrounded by a large, loving family. She says her everyday life was enriched by the presence of her grandparents, aunts, and parents, […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Emily Wark, Abbot Elementary Building Literacy Coach

November 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Emily Wark is a proud Canadian-American who spent her early childhood in Toronto, Ontario, before moving to the Philadelphia area during elementary school. Inspired by her own teachers as a student, she went on to […]

Elementary News

Video: Dicken Elementary holds its annual Halloween parade

October 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

What an amazing Halloween parade at Dicken Elementary today!  Thanks to all our families, staff, and fun-loving neighbors who made this day so special for the students.

Three Angell students smile while holding upright basses
Elementary News

Angell Elementary Named a Blue Ribbon School

October 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

When teachers and other staff members arrived at Angell Elementary yesterday morning they noticed Principal Meg Fenech had brought in blue chips, blueberry bars and other snacks. They also found blue Angell tote bags that […]

Elementary News

Video: Eberwhite music teacher leads students in spooktacular singing of Halloween song

October 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

“With feeling this time!” Eberwhite Elementary music teacher Jeffrey Willets leads students in a song perfect for the big day on Friday.

Elementary News

Chartwells AAPS holds Mood Boost and Seed to Table event at Carpenter Elementary

October 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells AAPS brought a burst of sunshine to lunch at Carpenter Elementary on Thursday with a special Mood Boost and Seed to Table event. Students enjoyed tasty samples of sunflower seeds and sunbutter with celery […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Phoenix Purman, Pittsfield Elementary first grade teacher

October 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Phoenix Purman grew up in Genesee County and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She and her husband, Jake, live in Whitmore Lake. In her free time, […]

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