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[ September 22, 2026 ] Beth Homan, Pattengill fifth grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ September 21, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Pathways to Success opens school store Features
[ September 21, 2026 ] Idle-Free Campaign highlights AAPS display at Green Fair High School News
[ September 18, 2026 ] Skyline High School’s food pantry grows into a school community staple High School News
[ September 18, 2026 ] Skyline High School hosts hands-on carnival for students with special needs Features

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 […]

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 […]