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Gymnast Reyna Guggino holds a chipotle lime chicken and brown rice bowl and stands in front of a display of Gatorade Zero at Slauson

University of Michigan Gymnast visits Slauson students at Chartwell’s Power Up – Fueling Performance event

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Slauson students on Wednesday got the opportunity to have a chipotle lime chicken and brown rice bowl and Gatorade Zero as part of the special lunch. They also had the opportunity to meet University of […]

Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event

February 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Vegetarian options are available year-round at every school Tappan Middle School today dedicated one side of its serving line to a special Vegetarian Station, offering students who prefer plant-based meals a wide variety of options […]

Bach Elementary students discover the power of food at Mood Boost event

February 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Mood Boost is part of Chartwells K-12’s broader initiative to promote nutrition education Bach Elementary School’s multi-purpose room transformed into an interactive nutrition experience today as Chartwells K-12 hosted a Mood Boost event designed to […]

Chartwells AAPS holds Mood Boost and Seed to Table event at Carpenter Elementary

October 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells AAPS brought a burst of sunshine to lunch at Carpenter Elementary on Thursday with a special Mood Boost and Seed to Table event. Students enjoyed tasty samples of sunflower seeds and sunbutter with celery […]

Chartwells AAPS hosts annual Apple Crunch Day

October 21, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells AAPS hosted its annual Apple Crunch Day district-wide on Thursday. Each student was given a local, farm-fresh apple to crunch on for the celebration. The apples came from Nemeth’s Greenhouse, Kapnick Orchards, Lesser Farms, […]

Discovery Kitchen makes smart snacking fun for students at King Elementary

February 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Strawberry yogurt bark was a hit with the kids There’s no question that Gen Z students are quickly becoming the “snacking generation.”With school, sports, and other extra-curricular activities, students not only need healthymeals, but snacks […]

Food for Thought: Angell Elementary debuts Mood Boost program to teach students about the connection between food and mood

November 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The program highlights new lunch menu items and tasting events To help students learn which foods may have helped them feel their personal best, Chartwells launched a nutrition education program called Mood Boost. Students at […]

From Student to Staff: Liz Margolis

October 2, 2024 AAPS News Editor

As a 1979 graduate of Huron High School, Liz Margolis is a proud River Rat. She attended Thurston Elementary and Clague Middle School the first year it opened. A graduate of Michigan State University with […]

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 […]

AAPS/Chartwells partners with Argus Farm Stop—our newest vendor of locally-grown produce

September 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Argus Farm Stop, a consignment grocery store with two brick-and-mortar buildings in Ann Arbor, is AAPS/Chartwells’ latest vendor of locally grown fresh produce. Mike DeVries, Food Service Director for AAPS, says he is excited to […]