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Jewel Walters, Thurston kindergarten teacher

January 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Thurston Elementary kindergarten teacher Jewel Walters was born in Toledo, Ohio. She and her sisters, Peaches and Angel, were raised by her father, who worked at the Ford Stamping Plant, and her mother, who was employed […]

Elementary News

Two AAPS teachers and a parent volunteer honored for environmental excellence

January 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Environmental Excellence Partnership Program applauds Angie Wolney, Nick Mosher, and Sarah Frantom for building rain gardens at Tappan and Wines Washtenaw County’s 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards recently recognized two outstanding rain garden projects at […]

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Craig Beery, AAPS music teacher

January 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Craig Beery teaches music at Tappan Middle School, and Angell, Pattengill, and Lakewood elementary schools. Beery grew up in the small Michigan town of Chesaning in Saginaw County, where he was a student in the […]

Elementary News

Pittsfield cafeteria becomes winter wonderland thanks to creative Chartwells workers

December 21, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells K12 employees Pearl Brewer and Vanessa Varney love to make lunchtime even more enjoyable for the students at Pittsfield Elementary. Every school day through January they will add a new decoration for the kids […]

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Elementary News

Photo slideshow: Winter Spirit Week throughout the district

December 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The last week before winter break brings out the festive spirit across Ann Arbor Public Schools. Students and staff are taking part in creative theme days including Wear a Hat Day, Cozy Sweater Day, and […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Caroline Semrau, A2 STEAM first grade teacher

December 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM first grade teacher Caroline Semrau was born in Manila, Philippines, the youngest of six children. When she was two years old, her family immigrated to the United States and eventually settled outside of […]

Elementary News

Two minutes at: A2 STEAM

December 3, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child […]

Elementary News

Eberwhite fourth grader has starring role in upcoming production of ‘Annie’

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

An Eberwhite fourth grader is about to take center stage—a place she’s felt comfortable since she was a toddler. Ellen Gruber will star as Annie in The Encore Theater‘s upcoming production of the beloved musical […]

Elementary News

Video: Some of our youngest learners share what Thanksgiving means to them

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ann Arbor Public Schools! We asked some of our youngest students at Bryant and Angell about the Thanksgiving holiday. From what they’re most thankful for to their favorite […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Bridget Zeuty, Logan Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teacher

November 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Bridget Zeuty was born and raised in Lansing with her parents and two younger sisters. She wanted to be a teacher from the time she was little and spent hours playing and teaching her sisters […]

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