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[ February 6, 2026 ] Young chefs enjoy new Rec & Ed cooking class just in time for the Super Bowl Features
[ February 2, 2026 ] During National School Counseling Week, AAPS honors School Counselors as the unsung orchestrators of student success Features
[ February 2, 2026 ] Freda Shatara, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ January 29, 2026 ] Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek—the fastest female high school runner in the country—adds yet another honor to an incredible record Features
[ January 28, 2026 ] Three AAPS students shine at 2026 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert Elementary News

Alyson Gold, Lakewood Elementary social worker

December 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Lakewood Elementary school social worker Alyson Gold was born and raised in Dearborn Heights. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Before joining AAPS, Gold worked […]

Video: Wines Elementary kinders visit Domino’s Farms’ Petting Farm

December 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Wines kinders visit Domino’s Farms’ Petting Farm; field trip ties to an Arts & Letters curriculum module Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Wines Elementary kindergarteners had an amazing time at Domino’s Farms […]

Geologist Naomi Levin visits Eberwhite’s 5th graders for Hands-On limestone exploration

November 21, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The event tied into Module Two of the new Arts & Letters curriculum, which centers on observing, analyzing, and interpreting the natural world. Eberwhite Elementary School’s fifth graders had an exciting real-world science experience today […]

Sheril Bulley-Simpson, A2 Open 3rd/4th grade teacher

November 20, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Sheril Bulley-Simpson, an A2 Open 3rd/4th-grade teacher, was born and raised in Detroit and is a proud graduate of Cass Technical High School. Teaching is her passion. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan […]

Hearts, hands, and higher learning: Pattengill 4th graders get up close with science

November 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Students experience a memorable lesson that again brings the new Arts & Letters curriculum to life Some eager Pattengill fourth-graders got in line recently to see something they’d only seen in textbooks, if at all: […]

Video: Abbot principal makes good on his promise after successful run-a-thon

November 13, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Whipped cream pie was the dessert of the day Abbot students exceeded the $30,000 goal at the annual PTO run-a-thon, so Principal Stephan Hogan made good on his promise. Thanks to the run-a-thon sponsors, parents, […]

Alicia Rey-Murrell, Haisley Elementary second grade teacher

November 10, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Alicia Rey-Murrell was born in Ann Arbor to Cuban exiles and grew up surrounded by a large, loving family. She says her everyday life was enriched by the presence of her grandparents, aunts, and parents, […]

Emily Wark, Abbot Elementary Building Literacy Coach

November 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Emily Wark is a proud Canadian-American who spent her early childhood in Toronto, Ontario, before moving to the Philadelphia area during elementary school. Inspired by her own teachers as a student, she went on to […]

Video: Dicken Elementary holds its annual Halloween parade

October 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

What an amazing Halloween parade at Dicken Elementary today! Thanks to all our families, staff, and fun-loving neighbors who made this day so special for the students.

Three Angell students smile while holding upright basses

Angell Elementary Named a Blue Ribbon School

October 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

When teachers and other staff members arrived at Angell Elementary yesterday morning they noticed Principal Meg Fenech had brought in blue chips, blueberry bars and other snacks. They also found blue Angell tote bags that […]