Elementary News – AAPS District News

A minute in the room: Clare Pape’s Lakewood Elementary kindergarten class

October 27, 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 […]

A minute in the room: Pattengill fifth graders take charge of learning in math rotations

October 22, 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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]