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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 […]

Megan Smulders, Allen Elementary School Social Worker

February 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Allen Elementary School Social Worker Megan Smulders grew up in Columbus, Ohio, attended Columbus School for Girls, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Ohio University before completing her Master of Social Work […]

Freda Shatara, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher

February 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Freda Shatara grew up in a home in Livonia where learning was always encouraged and celebrated. Reading played a central role in her childhood—her mother read to her daily, and before long, she was eagerly […]

Three AAPS students shine at 2026 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert

January 28, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The recognition of Amyra, Kai, and Lucas at the state level shows what students can accomplish given the tools, time, and trust to create, says music teacher John Churchville Three AAPS students recently had their […]

Sarah George, Eberwhite Elementary art teacher

January 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Eberwhite Elementary art teacher Sarah George grew up in Brighton and now lives in Howell. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Visual Arts Education and a minor in Spanish Education, she […]

Abbot Elementary holds annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Assembly

January 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News We’re so proud of our Abbot second graders for their performances at this morning’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Man in […]

Melissa Stone, Exceptional Secretary to the Principal, Dicken Elementary

January 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Melissa Stone was born on an Air Force base on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, but does not remember her life there, as she grew up in Marietta, Georgia. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Information […]

We asked Bach and Angell elementary students: What are your hopes, dreams or goals for 2026?

January 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News We asked students at Angell and Bach what they’re hoping for in 2026, and their answers ranged from global issues to personal challenges such as improving math skills. Whatever […]

Kalli Nowitzke, A2 STEAM Resource Room Teacher

December 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Kalli Nowitzke was born in Ann Arbor and grew up and attended school in Dexter, where she still lives. She earned her teaching degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities) from Eastern Michigan University and a […]

Executive Director Elementary Education Melita Alston, Superintendent Jazz Parks, Angell Principal Meg Fenech and Mayor Chris Taylor at the Blue Ribbon Celebration.

Video: Angell Elementary celebrates Blue Ribbon designation

December 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This fall, Angell Elementary was one of 13 public schools that the Michigan Department of Education named Blue Ribbon Schools. On Friday, December 12th Angell students, staff and families celebrated the recognition.