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World-renowned tabla master stops at Pattengill on North American tour

May 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Students at Pattengill Elementary School were treated to a rare musical experience Monday afternoon. As part of his current North American tour, world-renowned tabla master Pandit Samar Saha visited the school to perform the […]

Westerman preschoolers boogie for global fitness on Project ACES Day

May 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

ACES (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) Day turned the hallways into a dance party The hallways of Westerman Preschool transformed into a lively dance party today. The fun was all part of ACES (All Children Exercising […]

Angell Elementary International Night celebrates the many cultures represented by its students and families

May 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

International Night at Angell Elementary celebrated the many cultures represented by its students and families, We’re grateful for the many multicultural events throughout the district honoring the diversity that makes the AAPS community so vibrant. Photos […]

Burns Park students, staff, and families celebrate physical activity and eco-friendly transportation on Bike & Roll to School Day

May 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

It was a beautiful sunny morning Wednesday when Burns Park participated in the national Bike & Roll to School Day—a celebration of biking, health, and alternative modes of transportation to school. Principal Leslee Bullock led […]

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 […]

Kim Lyon, Eberwhite Office Professional

April 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Kim Lyon started at Eberwhite Elementary as a lunchroom supervisor when her daughter was in elementary school. She moved into the office as the teacher clerk for a few years before becoming the office professional […]

Sarah Moynihan, Angell Elementary third grade teacher

April 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Angell Elementary third grade teacher Sarah Moynihan spent her formative years in Michigan and graduated from Eastern Michigan University. Her journey then led her to San Francisco, where she dedicated nine years to teaching elementary […]

Huron business students teach Thurston 5th graders about money management

April 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

River Rats celebrate Financial Literacy Month by participating in the National Jump$tart Teen Teach-in Challenge Are shoes a need or a want? How about transportation? How much do various means of transportation cost? What is […]

A2 STEAM first graders present historical markers to the Ann Arbor District Library as part of a Local History Expo

April 11, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The markers are now on display at the AADL’s Traverwood branch as part of the city’s bicentennial celebration If you want to know the history of A2 STEAM at Northside School, just ask a first-grader. […]

Several second graders, some wearing solar eclipse glasses donated by MSGCU.

AAPS prepares students for solar eclipse, donation from MSGCU will allow them to see it safely

April 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Classrooms across the Ann Arbor Public Schools have been getting lessons about next week’s solar eclipse. If the weather works out, Students and staff will even be able to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8, thanks to a donation of glasses from the Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union (MSGCU).

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