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[ October 7, 2026 ] AAPS schools take part in Walk & Roll to School Elementary News
[ October 6, 2026 ] A minute on the playground: Mitchell Elementary students have fun cheering, learning to yo-yo, and shooting hoops with their principal A minute in the room
[ October 6, 2026 ] Scott Arrowsmith, Mitchell Elementary 4th grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ October 5, 2026 ] Scarlett Middle School Bands receive $30,951 in instruments through Morgan Wallen’s Give Back Program Features
[ October 2, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders A minute in the room

AAPS schools take part in Walk & Roll to School

October 7, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Walk & Roll to School Day was a great way to start a sunny October morning Students at Carpenter, Lawton, Abbot, and Wines walked and rolled to school this morning, with families and buses dropping […]

A minute on the playground: Mitchell Elementary students have fun cheering, learning to yo-yo, and shooting hoops with their principal

October 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Recess is about more than just play. It’s a chance to learn, practice, encourage one another, and sometimes discover a new skill. For Mitchell Elementary 3rd- and 4th-graders, the Yo-Yo Zone is a favorite spot to practice […]

Scott Arrowsmith, Mitchell Elementary 4th grade teacher

October 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell Elementary fourth grade teacher Scott Arrowsmith was born and raised in California. He completed his undergraduate degree and teaching program at California State University, Northridge. He has spent his entire professional life working with […]

A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders

October 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an ordinary day looks like? That’s the idea behind our new feature, “A […]

Dicken students and staff cheer as the last beam is placed in their new school

Dicken community celebrates topping off of new school

October 1, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The light drizzle and generally drab weather yesterday afternoon didn’t stop the excitement as the Dicken community celebrated the topping off ceremony for their new school. This ceremony marks the placing of the last, top […]

Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward, Carpenter Elementary School Nurse

September 30, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward was born and raised in Detroit. She is one of four children on her mother’s side of the family and one of nine on her father’s. Brooks-Hayward began her nursing career […]

A minute in the room: Quran Jackson teaches the new 4th/5th class at Carpenter Elementary

September 29, 2026 AAPS News Editor

A minute in the room: Thurston music teacher Yael Rothfeld helps students build creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music

September 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Bryant Elementary welcomes local farmers for hands-on market experience

September 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Bryant hosts the first farmers market of the school year as students make their own pickles and take home bags of fresh produce Bryant Elementary welcomed local farmers and fresh produce to its campus on […]

Video: Day One at Westerman Preschool & Family Center

September 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor As always, Day One at Westerman Preschool & Family Center was a mix of tears, smiles, wide eyes, and hugs. We warmly welcome our youngest learners to the […]