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[ July 16, 2026 ] AAPS summer programs help students build skills, confidence, and connections Features
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New Arts & Letters curriculum launches across AAPS elementary schools this week

September 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The curriculum weaves reading and writing together through topics designed to engage students at each grade level All elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district launched their new Arts & Letters curriculum this […]

Abbot students learn about nature’s gifts from celebrated author

September 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Abbot Elementary students gathered for their first assembly of the school year to hear from Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of the New York Times bestseller “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” and her new […]

Construction update: The Mitchell Elementary project is progressing well despite a few weather challenges

August 4, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The new Mitchell Elementary School is beginning to rise, just three months after breaking ground. Located at 3550 Pittsview Drive, the new school is being built adjacent to the existing Mitchell Elementary facility. Three months […]

New beginnings: Thurston Elementary holds ceremonial groundbreaking events

June 12, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Thurston Elementary students and staff gathered Tuesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the northeast Ann Arbor school. With shovels in hand, Thurston students posed for photos outside […]

Two minutes at: Bach Elementary

June 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Join us for a two-minute tour of Bach Elementary as part of our continuing series highlighting each school throughout the district. The school’s website tells the story: Bach Elementary […]

Haisley third grade teacher hopes to become Miss Michigan

May 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Hannah Palmer says she’d use the scholarship money to earn a master’s degree As she prepares for her fifth attempt at the Miss Michigan 2025 crown, Hannah Palmer embodies the very lesson she teaches her […]

Nicole Wrayno, Bach third/fourth grade teacher

May 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Nicole Wrayno was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, and lived there until she was 12 years old, when her mom remarried and they moved to Michigan to be closer to her stepfather’s family. She is the […]

Two minutes at: Logan Elementary

May 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Join us for a two-minute tour of Logan Elementary as part of our continuing series highlighting each school throughout the district. We take pride in all our school communities! Related: Logan Elementary holds groundbreaking for […]

First graders’ creative drawings come to 3-D life through Pioneer High School art collaboration

May 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Dicken Elementary first graders this week went on an unforgettable field trip that brought their artwork to life. The fun began in their classroom weeks ago, where they designed and illustrated fantastical animals. Their colorful […]

Video: Bach Elementary takes part in Walk, Roll, and Bike to School Day

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The weather was ideal as students and families took part in this Safe Routes to School program Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bach Elementary was one of several AAPS elementary schools that participated […]