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[ January 20, 2026 ] Jonathan Smigell, Huron High School art teacher Features
[ January 17, 2026 ] Abbot Elementary holds annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Assembly Elementary News
[ January 9, 2026 ] Skyline Arts Benefit & Collage Concert to be held Feb. 11 at Skyline High School Features
[ January 5, 2026 ] Melissa Stone, Exceptional Secretary to the Principal, Dicken Elementary "Exceptional" profiles
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Anna Milanowski, Wines Elementary second grade teacher

October 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Anna Milanowski was born in west Michigan and eventually made it to the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree. She began teaching in Chicago in a dual language, Spanish-English school while earning her master’s degree […]

Two minutes at: Carpenter Elementary

October 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of updated 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 […]

A park planner in the making: Angell fifth grader presents new park design—complete with a zip line and fairy garden— to Ann Arbor City Council

October 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ten-year-old Erik Petainen, a fifth-grader at Angell Elementary, recently took the mic at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting to present his “Plan the Park” map, a project that may have set the stage for […]

A2 STEAM band rocks Wheelchair Basketball Tournament as the event’s pep squad

October 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The band energized the crowd cheering on the University of Michigan’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Photos and video by Elizabeth Walker A2 STEAM band students took their show on the road on Friday, Oct. 4 when […]

Robin Birdsong, Carpenter Title 1 teacher

October 1, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary Title 1 Teacher Robin Birdsong grew up in southern Oregon and attended the University of Oregon. After graduating from college, Birdsong and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Kazakhstan. Teaching English […]

A2 STEAM librarian publishes three books on early childhood computer science concepts

September 30, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM librarian Julie Darling, who wanted to be an author from the time she was a student at Abbot Elementary, hopes that her newly published books reinforce the idea that computer science is for […]

Wines Elementary holds its annual runathon

September 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The anticipated event is the school’s only fundraiser of the year Today Wines Elementary held its annual runathon—the one and only fundraiser of the year, all thanks to the Wines Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Great […]

Fresh harvest: Mitchell Elementary hosts free Farmers Market for students

September 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

It was almost like trick-or-treating—with much healthier results. Mitchell Elementary School brought farm-fresh produce directly to its students with a free farmers market event this week. The initiative aimed to inspire healthy habits and support […]

Chris Trumpour, Allen kindergarten teacher

September 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Chris Trumpour was born and raised in Ann Arbor, where she and her older sister, Sarah, attended Eberwhite, Slauson, and Pioneer. As a high school student, she played basketball and ran track. She earned a […]

Video: Opening day program at Eberwhite is a cherished tradition

September 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Eberwhite Elementary kicked off the new academic year last week with a cherished tradition. The opening ceremony, initiated years ago by music teacher Jeffrey Willets, unfolded on the school’s front steps and featured the welcoming […]