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Two minutes at: Mitchell Elementary

March 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Take a two-minute tour of Mitchell Elementary in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district, where our pledge is, “Every child, every day.” Mitchell is committed to drawing upon the power of a […]

Two minutes at: Pittsfield Elementary

March 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Take a two-minute tour of Pittsfield Elementary in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district, where our pledge is, “Every child, every day.” Let’s go, Pittsfield Penguins!

Logan Elementary celebrates Pi Day with math activities, pie for dessert, and more

March 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Logan Elementary held its Pi Day celebration on Friday, incorporating both educational and entertaining activities for students. The event featured pie served in the cafeteria during lunch. Fifth graders participated in a challenge to recite […]

Two minutes at: King Elementary

March 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Take a two-minute tour of King Elementary in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district. The mission for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School is to […]

Educators from across the state meet at Carpenter and Allen elementary schools to collaborate on Math Recovery best practices

March 11, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The gathering highlights AAPS’ commitment to research-based math instruction strategies Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor Carpenter and Allen elementary schools hosted a gathering of math education specialists on Friday, […]

Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary

March 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of 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 for […]

Mary Roderique, Burns Park Elementary kindergarten teacher

March 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Mary Roderique was born in Minnesota and grew up near Indianapolis. She attended Indiana University, where she pursued an impressive overload of credits, studying Business, Psychology, English, Biology, and Vocal Performance before joining the School […]

Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history

February 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history, highlighting themes of resilience, justice, and artistic expression. Musical selections included “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize” performed by third graders, “Don’t B […]

Two minutes at: Thurston Elementary

February 25, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ellen McGee, Thurston fifth grade teacher

February 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ellen O’Malley McGee is a proud product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She attended Burns Park Elementary, Slauson Middle School and Pioneer. After graduating, McGee went to Washtenaw Community College and earned a degree […]