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[ May 22, 2026 ] Pathways to Success seniors celebrated with heartfelt sendoff Features
[ May 22, 2026 ] Pioneer High School community sends off seniors with festive clap-out Features
[ May 22, 2026 ] Skyline High School staff & students honor the Class of 2026 with annual clap-out High School News
[ May 22, 2026 ] Huron celebrates graduating seniors with clapout and picnic High School News
[ May 22, 2026 ] Community High School hosts a reflective and colorful celebration on the seniors’ last day of classes Features

Two AAPS teachers and a parent volunteer honored for environmental excellence

January 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Environmental Excellence Partnership Program applauds Angie Wolney, Nick Mosher, and Sarah Frantom for building rain gardens at Tappan and Wines Washtenaw County’s 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards recently recognized two outstanding rain garden projects at […]

Craig Beery, AAPS music teacher

January 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Craig Beery teaches music at Tappan Middle School, and Angell, Pattengill, and Lakewood elementary schools. Beery grew up in the small Michigan town of Chesaning in Saginaw County, where he was a student in the […]

Pittsfield cafeteria becomes winter wonderland thanks to creative Chartwells workers

December 21, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells K12 employees Pearl Brewer and Vanessa Varney love to make lunchtime even more enjoyable for the students at Pittsfield Elementary. Every school day through January they will add a new decoration for the kids […]

Photo slideshow: Winter Spirit Week throughout the district

December 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The last week before winter break brings out the festive spirit across Ann Arbor Public Schools. Students and staff are taking part in creative theme days including Wear a Hat Day, Cozy Sweater Day, and […]

Caroline Semrau, A2 STEAM first grade teacher

December 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM first grade teacher Caroline Semrau was born in Manila, Philippines, the youngest of six children. When she was two years old, her family immigrated to the United States and eventually settled outside of […]

Two minutes at: A2 STEAM

December 3, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of 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 child […]

Eberwhite fourth grader has starring role in upcoming production of ‘Annie’

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

An Eberwhite fourth grader is about to take center stage—a place she’s felt comfortable since she was a toddler. Ellen Gruber will star as Annie in The Encore Theater‘s upcoming production of the beloved musical […]

Video: Some of our youngest learners share what Thanksgiving means to them

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ann Arbor Public Schools! We asked some of our youngest students at Bryant and Angell about the Thanksgiving holiday. From what they’re most thankful for to their favorite […]

Bridget Zeuty, Logan Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teacher

November 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Bridget Zeuty was born and raised in Lansing with her parents and two younger sisters. She wanted to be a teacher from the time she was little and spent hours playing and teaching her sisters […]

King Elementary students shine in robotics competition at First Lego League competition

November 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Young innovators are making waves in ocean conservation Two teams from King Elementary—Team Earth Allies (Jai Kothari, Neil Ramesh, Sajan Kothari, Sohan Jayasundera, Yehas Wijesekara, Yesith Wijesekara) and Team STEAM Engineers (Sahas Ihalaranaweera, Miyuki Don)—won top awards at […]