Elementary News
Two minutes at: Pittsfield Elementary
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!
Elementary News
Elementary News
Logan Elementary celebrates Pi Day with math activities, pie for dessert, and more
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 […]
Elementary News
Two minutes at: King Elementary
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 […]
Elementary News
Educators from across the state meet at Carpenter and Allen elementary schools to collaborate on Math Recovery best practices
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, […]
Elementary News
Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary
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 […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Mary Roderique, Burns Park Elementary kindergarten teacher
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 […]
Elementary News
Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history
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 […]
Elementary News
Two minutes at: Thurston Elementary
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 […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Ellen McGee, Thurston fifth grade teacher
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 […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Kristal VerLee, Lawton Elementary fourth grade teacher
Kristal VerLee was born in Flint, where she was educated through through fifth grade. Her family then moved to Grand Blanc, where she completed her middle and high school education. After high school, VerLee attended […]