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Community comes together to give Westerman preschoolers a first school-wide field trip

March 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

For many of the children at Westerman Preschool and Family Center, this week marks something that hasn’t happened before: a field trip for everyone. Students are visiting We Rock the Spectrum, an Ann Arbor indoor […]

Christine Woodson, Mitchell Elementary second grade teacher

March 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Christine Woodson has spent more than three decades teaching in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area, bringing experience, consistency, and care to her second-grade classroom. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University and Marygrove College, she […]

Jean Kim, Dicken Elementary noon hour coordinator

March 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Jean Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to Lawrence, Kansas, when she was six months old while her father pursued his master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Kansas. Growing up in […]

Donna Kolokithas, Allen Elementary Resource Room Teacher

March 3, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Donna Kolokithas grew up in Allen Park, where she developed a strong connection to education and community. She attended the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus in […]

A world of cultures: King Elementary celebrates International Night

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

King Elementary hosted its International Night at Huron High School on Saturday, bringing families and students together for a festive celebration of culture and community. “It was a fabulous event that showcased the rich cultural […]

Thurston Elementary celebrates Lunar New Year as PTO treats students to a festive Lion & Dragon Dance

February 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Parents also decorated the hallways, which were lined with informative displays Thurston Elementary last week hosted a festive Lunar New Year celebration! The Thurston PTO transformed the hallways with colorful decorations and informative displays, and […]

Bach Elementary students discover the power of food at Mood Boost event

February 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Mood Boost is part of Chartwells K-12’s broader initiative to promote nutrition education Bach Elementary School’s multi-purpose room transformed into an interactive nutrition experience today as Chartwells K-12 hosted a Mood Boost event designed to […]