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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 […]

Video: Eberwhite music teacher leads students in spooktacular singing of Halloween song

October 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

“With feeling this time!” Eberwhite Elementary music teacher Jeffrey Willets leads students in a song perfect for the big day on Friday.

Chartwells AAPS holds Mood Boost and Seed to Table event at Carpenter Elementary

October 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells AAPS brought a burst of sunshine to lunch at Carpenter Elementary on Thursday with a special Mood Boost and Seed to Table event. Students enjoyed tasty samples of sunflower seeds and sunbutter with celery […]

Phoenix Purman, Pittsfield Elementary first grade teacher

October 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Phoenix Purman grew up in Genesee County and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She and her husband, Jake, live in Whitmore Lake. In her free time, […]

Suzanne Vu, Logan Elementary English Learner (EL) teacher

October 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Suzanne Vu was born in Orange County, California, and grew up in San Diego. She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara as an undergrad, spent a gap year traveling, and then attended graduate school […]

Transforming classroom spaces: Empowering learners through design and innovation

October 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell modular classroom spaces represent more than innovative classroom design—they’re part of a larger vision that supports student readiness, positive behavior, and collaboration. At the start of every new school year, elementary teachers across Ann […]

Trick-or-treat comes early: Local farmers bring fresh produce and food education to AAPS

September 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Four local farms brought their produce to Mitchell Elementary through a partnership between Chartwells K-12 and AAPS It felt like trick-or-treating came early—and healthier—today as Mitchell Elementary students “shopped” for fresh fruits and vegetables at […]

Lakewood holds school-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The evening event included crafts, performances, and food reflecting Hispanic culture Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Lakewood Elementary celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with its second annual Fiesta De Nuestra Cultura […]