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[ May 22, 2026 ] Pathways to Success seniors celebrated with heartfelt sendoff Features
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Volunteer handyman builds ‘Rainbow Wall of Ukuleles’ to brighten music classes at Carpenter Elementary

October 19, 2023 AAPS News Editor

A splash of color brightens the music room at Carpenter Elementary School, thanks to an act of generosity from a volunteer who often donates his carpentry skills. When Kerry Gleeton started teaching at Carpenter in […]

Ashley Vasiloff, Lakewood Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 17, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Ashley Vasiloff was born in Allendale, Michigan, and grew up with her parents, sister, and extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She received a bachelor’s degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids with […]

Taylor Hudson, Pittsfield Elementary kindergarten teacher

October 10, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Taylor Hudson was raised in Ann Arbor and attended Ann Arbor Public Schools, where her parents are also educators. Her father, Kevin, is a class principal at Pioneer School High School, and her mother, Laura […]

“We were lucky to have gone here.” Alumni reminisce at the Mack School 100-year anniversary celebration

October 8, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Anne Witherspoon couldn’t stop smiling Saturday as she greeted guests to the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Mack School. After taking photographs of each of the classroom doors she fondly recalls walking through from K-6th grade […]

AAPS schools join in the 27th National Walk Bike & Roll to School

October 4, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Several Ann Arbor Public Schools joined in celebrating the 27th National Walk & Roll to School Day on October 4, 2023. The participating schools were Ann Arbor Open, King Elementary, Lawton Elementary, Thurston Elementary, and […]

Nick Mosher, Wines Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 2, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Wines Elementary teacher Nick Mosher was born in New York and moved to Ann Arbor when he was in third grade after his parents divorced. His mother wanted to return to her hometown to earn […]

Pittsfield Elementary students joyfully participate in the PTO’s largest fundraiser: a vibrant color run.

September 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Pittsfield’s major PTO fundraiser for the year was a colorful blast on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Click here for more information about the fundraiser, which is just $2,500 away from its $15,000 goal. Money raised […]

Indigo Lee, Allen Elementary third grade teacher

September 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Indigo Lee grew up near Brighton where she spent her childhood exploring the great outdoors, riding horses for many years, and living near her grandparents who continue to hold special spots in her life. After […]

Video: A quick look at how AAPS ensures a culture of dignity, belonging, and well-being

September 19, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Just before the start of the new school year, Pittsfield Elementary teachers took a bus tour of their students’ neighborhoods, strengthening connections along the way Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of […]

Video: A quick look at how AAPS ensures a culture of dignity, belonging, and well-being

September 18, 2023 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM fifth graders raise chickens and vegetables, sell eggs at a farm stand, and live by the mantra of POWER—Presence, Openness, Willingness, Empathy, and Respect. Editor’s note: This is the first in a series […]