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[ November 2, 2026 ] Slauson raises money for Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor during Spirit Week Latest news
[ November 2, 2026 ] Pioneer field hockey claim fifth straight state championship High School News
[ October 30, 2026 ] Huron Players to perform Peter and the Star Catcher High School News
[ October 27, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Skyline High School Sculpture and Ceramics class A minute in the room
[ October 27, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Clare Pape’s Lakewood Elementary kindergarten class A minute in the room

Karen Gerhart, Lawton fifth grade teacher

February 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Lawton fifth grade teacher Karen Gerhart grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Conrad Weiser High School in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, she decided to go to East Stroudsburg University to pursue a degree in education. After working […]

Pittsfield students celebrate the 100th day of school with fun activities, including a school-wide parade

February 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Schools throughout the district this week celebrated the 100th day of school. At Pittsfield Elementary, the day was recognized in several memorable ways. Among them: kindergarteners and first graders paraded around the school while staff […]

Five AAPS schools receive Karen Thomas Fund Grants to support new literacy projects

February 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The annual fund has awarded $6,089.64 to enhance reading and fuel a passion for literacy among AAPS students Five Ann Arbor elementary schools have been awarded grants from the Karen Thomas Fund to support exciting […]

Voice, choice, and agency: Pattengill launches International Baccalaureate (IB) program aimed at boosting student-led learning

February 6, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Primary Years Programme (PYP) classrooms help students become lifelong learners Since 2103, The Ann Arbor Public Schools IB continuum of international education has offered academic and personal rigor for all students in the Mitchell, Scarlett, and Huron pathways. […]

A star is born: Pattengill 4th grader recognized statewide for his work as a Young Composer

February 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Demarion Williams was among 14 honored at the 2024 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert for an original musical composition he created in class Demarion Williams, a fourth grader at Pattengill Elementary School, was recently […]

Good news, says Burns Park’s favorite stuffed groundhog: We’re in for an early spring!

February 2, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Larry the Groundhog agrees with Punxsutawney Phil Burns Park kindergarteners cheered this morning as Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor delivered good news at the annual Groundhog Day celebration: Larry the Groundhog did not see his […]

Stella Rodriguez, A2 Open 1st/2nd grade teacher

January 29, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Stella Rodriguez grew up in Ypsilanti while attending school in Ann Arbor. She attended a magnet charter school, the Ann Arbor Learning Community in the early grades, followed by Pattengill Elementary and Tappan Middle School […]

Misty Noble, Burns Park vocal music teacher

January 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Angell Elementary music teacher Katie Ryan raves about the “seriously exceptional” vocal music instruction Misty Noble provides students at Burns Park Elementary. According to Ryan, Noble has a gift for “drawing students in and honoring […]

Elana Levine, Haisley kindergarten teacher

January 11, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Elana Levine spent her childhood in Sylvania, Ohio, where she lived until her family moved to the Cleveland suburb of Solon after she finished sixth grade. After graduating from high school, Levine headed to the […]

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 […]