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[ May 22, 2026 ] Pathways to Success seniors celebrated with heartfelt sendoff Features
[ May 22, 2026 ] Pioneer High School community sends off seniors with festive clap-out Features
[ May 22, 2026 ] Skyline High School staff & students honor the Class of 2026 with annual clap-out High School News
[ May 22, 2026 ] Huron celebrates graduating seniors with clapout and picnic High School News
[ May 22, 2026 ] Community High School hosts a reflective and colorful celebration on the seniors’ last day of classes Features

A2 STEAM band rocks Wheelchair Basketball Tournament as the event’s pep squad

October 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The band energized the crowd cheering on the University of Michigan’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Photos and video by Elizabeth Walker A2 STEAM band students took their show on the road on Friday, Oct. 4 when […]

Robin Birdsong, Carpenter Title 1 teacher

October 1, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary Title 1 Teacher Robin Birdsong grew up in southern Oregon and attended the University of Oregon. After graduating from college, Birdsong and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Kazakhstan. Teaching English […]

A2 STEAM librarian publishes three books on early childhood computer science concepts

September 30, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM librarian Julie Darling, who wanted to be an author from the time she was a student at Abbot Elementary, hopes that her newly published books reinforce the idea that computer science is for […]

Wines Elementary holds its annual runathon

September 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The anticipated event is the school’s only fundraiser of the year Today Wines Elementary held its annual runathon—the one and only fundraiser of the year, all thanks to the Wines Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Great […]

Fresh harvest: Mitchell Elementary hosts free Farmers Market for students

September 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

It was almost like trick-or-treating—with much healthier results. Mitchell Elementary School brought farm-fresh produce directly to its students with a free farmers market event this week. The initiative aimed to inspire healthy habits and support […]

Chris Trumpour, Allen kindergarten teacher

September 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Chris Trumpour was born and raised in Ann Arbor, where she and her older sister, Sarah, attended Eberwhite, Slauson, and Pioneer. As a high school student, she played basketball and ran track. She earned a […]

Video: Opening day program at Eberwhite is a cherished tradition

September 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Eberwhite Elementary kicked off the new academic year last week with a cherished tradition. The opening ceremony, initiated years ago by music teacher Jeffrey Willets, unfolded on the school’s front steps and featured the welcoming […]

Christopher Lane, Angell Elementary Teaching Assistant

September 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Christopher Lane has been an integral part of the Angell school community since 2014, when his oldest daughter started kindergarten there. His involvement and volunteering increased significantly when his autistic son started kindergarten in 2017, […]

King 4th grade teacher Reema Jarjoura honored as June’s Teacher of the Month by Embracing Our Differences

July 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The honor supports educators, school staff, and community members integral to EOD’s mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Each month throughout the school year, Embracing Our Differences Michigan selects a distinguished educator […]

Video: On the last day of the 2023-24 school year, Mitchell Elementary holds a 5th grade clap-out

June 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

That’s a wrap on the 2023-24 school year! The Mitchell Elementary community gathered to clap-out the fifth graders and wish them a happy, safe summer—which is what we wish for all!