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Video: Victory was sweet-and messy-as Abbot Elementary Principal Stephan Hogan delivers on promise

November 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

When six classes hit their fundraising targets, they got to throw pies at the principal Victory was sweet—and messy—at Abbot Elementary as six classes hit their fundraising targets. Their reward? Getting to smoosh Principal Stephan […]

Merritt Lott Scheffler, Skyline High School Teaching Assistant

November 1, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Merritt Lott Scheffler spent her early years in Flint before her family set their sights on Ann Arbor in 1965 when both parents enrolled at the University of Michigan. After completing their degrees, her father […]

Dicken students & staff showcase spook-tacular costumes in the annual Halloween parade

October 31, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Dicken Elementary’s all-school Halloween parade through the neighborhood is a much-anticipated tradition. We caught a few highlights as well as the preparations in Sherri Hane’s fifth grade class.

Burns Park students get a behind-the-scenes look at Monday’s campaign rally preparations

October 30, 2024 AAPS News Editor

On Monday, October 28 the Harris/Walz campaign visited Ann Arbor and held a rally at the City of Ann Arbor’s Burns Park. Adjacent to the park is Burns Park Elementary School. Students and staff got […]

Spotlight: Huron junior Jennifer Tang is finding her swing on the golf course

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.comGolf photos by Lon Horwedel Jennifer Tang has a very busy scorecard. The Huron junior is a member of Academic Games, Ethics Bowl, Huron Choir & A Capella group, Business Professionals of America, […]

AAPS hosts Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Showcase at Skyline, Forsythe and Wines

October 25, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Visitors from throughout the state were impressed with hands-on, engaged learning Educators from Michigan walked through halls and classrooms at three Ann Arbor schools Tuesday to see Project Lead The Way (PLTW )students in action. […]

Two minutes at: Huron High School

October 23, 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 […]

Grammy-winning jazz legend Christian McBride performs for Community High students; critiques jazz ensembles

October 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Students were treated to world-class talent in the arts Nine-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride visited Community High School last week, offering a rare opportunity for students to learn from one of jazz music’s living […]

From Student to Staff: Kevin Hudson

October 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School Class Principal Kevin Hudson grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Bryant Elementary and Scarlett Middle School before graduating from Huron High School in 1987. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern […]