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Ann Arbor Open students step back in time during Black History Walking Tour

December 19, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Tour given by Community High students is part of A2 Open’s school-wide focus on ‘journeys’ As part of a school-wide thematic exploration of “journeys” this month, two first/second grade classes from Ann Arbor Open at […]

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Tiana Coles, Thurston Elementary ASD teacher

December 18, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Tiana Coles attended Ann Arbor Public Schools—Carpenter Elementary, Scarlett Middle School, and Huron High School—before leaving home to attend Central Michigan University. The pull of family—including her older sister Taylor, […]

Elementary News

Lakewood’s school-wide collages reflect the school’s vision of a community where learners grow and belong

December 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Every student’s image is included, along with their expressions of gratitude and what makes them unique Visitors to Lakewood Elementary this school year have been immediately greeted by every single student at the school. OK, […]

Elementary News

Y-A-Y! Pittsfield Young 5s celebrate learning their ABCs with a parade throughout the school

December 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The goal was met: Learn the letters by December The students in Beth Ballbach’s Young 5’s class at Pittsfield Elementary have something to celebrate – they recently learned all their ABCs! 👏 To mark this […]

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Haisley Elementary PTO spreads holiday cheer with treats for staff

December 12, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Across the district, PTOs are showing their appreciation for staff Let’s face it: Monday mornings can be tough. But this week, Haisley School Social Worker Emily Fitzgerald had an extra incentive to get up and […]

"Exceptional" profiles

JoAnn Rushdan, Mitchell physical education teacher

December 11, 2023 AAPS News Editor

JoAnn Rushdan was born and raised in Saginaw. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from Ohio University After graduating, she […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Hillary Wooley, Logan Elementary Reading Intervention Specialist

December 4, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Hillary Wooley, a lifelong Ann Arbor resident, attended Lawton and Wines Elementary Schools, Forsythe Middle School, and Pioneer High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College, a master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia […]

Elementary News

Video: Bryant kids talk turkey

November 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

We hope you have a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving break, and that you have as many things to be thankful for as these Bryant students. (Maddison’s attitude of gratitude is especially impressive!)

"Exceptional" profiles

Elisabeth VanVliet, Westerman Preschool & Family Center teacher

November 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Westerman Preschool and Family Center teacher Elisabeth VanVliet spent her own early childhood years in Canton before moving a few times and eventually attending late elementary through high school in Dublin, Ohio. She is the […]

Elementary News

More than 1000 elementary students treated to a field day to see a Pioneer Theatre Guild production

November 10, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Addams Family School Edition concludes this weekend The Pioneer Theatre Guild presented an elementary field trip today as more than 1,000 students gathered in Schreiber Auditorium to see Act 1 of The Addams Family […]

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