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  • [ September 17, 2025 ] Trick-or-treat comes early: Local farmers bring fresh produce and food education to AAPS Elementary News
  • [ September 16, 2025 ] Lakewood holds school-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month Elementary News
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  • [ September 8, 2025 ] A2 STEAM student’s artwork published in Spider magazine Elementary News
  • [ September 5, 2025 ] New Arts & Letters curriculum launches across AAPS elementary schools this week Academics

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Trick-or-treat comes early: Local farmers bring fresh produce and food education to AAPS

September 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Four local farms brought their produce to Mitchell Elementary through a partnership between Chartwells K-12 and AAPS It felt like trick-or-treating came early—and healthier—today as Mitchell Elementary students “shopped” for fresh fruits and vegetables at […]

Elementary News

Lakewood holds school-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The evening event included crafts, performances, and food reflecting Hispanic culture Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Lakewood Elementary celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with its second annual Fiesta De Nuestra Cultura […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Ashley VanSteelandt, Carpenter Elementary second grade teacher

September 10, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ashley VanSteelandt was born in Detroit and grew up in Clinton Township until her family moved to Canton Township during her fourth grade year. As an only child, she grew up close to her extended […]

Elementary News

A2 STEAM student’s artwork published in Spider magazine

September 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Emi Gerczak checked the mail every day; her wish came true last week When eight-year-old Emi Gerczak checked her mailbox lately, she was hoping for something extra special: her very own artwork published in Spider […]

Elementary News

Abbot students learn about nature’s gifts from celebrated author

September 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Abbot Elementary students gathered for their first assembly of the school year to hear from Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of the New York Times bestseller “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” and her new […]

Features

Westerman Preschool & Family Center welcomes students to the first day of the school year

September 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

It’s been a joyful, emotional and sometimes tearful morning for our youngest students as Westerman Preschool & Family Center opened its doors for Day One. Welcome, all!

Features

Strong community turnout at AAPS Back to School English Learner Fair

August 18, 2025 AAPS News Editor

514 people representing 165 families attended the festive 2nd annual event Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Second Annual Back-to-School English Learner Fair drew impressive attendance on Friday, with 165 families and 514 total attendees participating across […]

Elementary News

Construction update: The Mitchell Elementary project is progressing well despite a few weather challenges

August 4, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The new Mitchell Elementary School is beginning to rise, just three months after breaking ground.   Located at 3550 Pittsview Drive, the new school is being built adjacent to the existing Mitchell Elementary facility. Three months […]

Features

Rising Huron freshman wins Michigan’s statewide civics competition

July 30, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ashley Tall—who joined Clague Middle School’s Michigan Youth in Government Club as a sixth grader—is now preparing for the national civic bee in Washington, D.C. Ashley Tall’s journey from civics novice to state champion began […]

Features

Little scientists cook up big learning

July 23, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Rec & Ed early education camp transforms the kitchen into a learning laboratory Our little scientists are cooking up some amazing discoveries at Kitchen Chemists camp this week.Watch as our early learners, who have […]

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