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[ October 2, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders A minute in the room
[ October 1, 2026 ] Dicken community celebrates topping off of new school Elementary News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward, Carpenter Elementary School Nurse "Exceptional" profiles
[ September 29, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Quran Jackson teaches the new 4th/5th class at Carpenter Elementary A minute in the room
[ September 28, 2026 ] AAPS singers from three high schools accepted to the MSVMA Musical Theatre Intensive High School News

Teachers and staff gather for Opening Day activities; “We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year

September 1, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The opening day of the 2015-16 year for AAPS staff and teachers was a busy one Tuesday, with each school focusing on the year-long theme of caring. It was also a time for team building, […]

Teachers and staff head to school on Tuesday

August 31, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis When AAEA President Linda Carter began her teaching career with Ann Arbor Public Schools 41 years ago, she walked into the Forsythe teachers’ lounge during a break. A […]

Parents pleased with SISS’ emphasis on partnership

August 27, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News AAPS parents whose children have an IEP or 504 Plan say they appreciate the effort to include them more and more in the educational process. “This has […]

“We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year, principals learn at retreat

August 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis Eighty Ann Arbor Public Schools leaders gathered for the first day of the 2015-16 Instructional Council Leadership Retreat Tuesday. The daylong event was an information-filled kick-off to the school year for […]

New Back to School Helpline gives parent quick access to information

August 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

What time does school let out this year? What if my child isn’t immunized yet? We just moved to Ann Arbor. How do I register my child for middle school? These are a few of […]

Building partnerships is the goal of upcoming SISS conference

August 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Every AAPS parent with a child who has a disability is encouraged to attend the “Empowering Exceptional Educators Teaching 21st Century Students” conference on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at […]

Music breaks down language and cultural barriers at Friendship Concert

August 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“Music is an international language so even if we can’t speak English or Japanese we can be friends and make good music together,” says violin player Kanon Ando from Toyota City, Japan.

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KidSport Camp kept kids active this summer

August 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“The KidSport approach — to learn sports skills in a non-competitive environment — is the perfect complement to Rec & Ed’s kid-friendly sports program,” says Rec and Ed Director Jenna Bacolor.

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Rec and Ed classes helping solve family mysteries

August 3, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“I love it whether it’s my family or my students, because it’s the thrill of the hunt, it’s like a puzzle,” Katherine Willson explains the excitement she gets from solving a family mystery.

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Pioneer High School and Japanese Youth Orchestras present free Friendship Concert at Hill Auditorium

August 3, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The Toyota City Junior Orchestra, which is visiting from Japan in August for several performing events, will join the nationally renowned Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra in a unique Friendship Concert at Hill Auditorium in […]