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The Summer Learning Institute brings together students from across the district to learn and grow in a nurturing environment

July 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

AAPS is proud to offer the Summer Learning Institute again this summer, which allows us to bring together students from across the district. Our goal is to provide a learning environment that supports all students […]

Q & A with Skyline senior Arjun Alva, who is devoted to helping others through his volunteer organization ‘Bettering Ann Arbor’

July 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Arjun says the end goal of his philanthropy is quality education Arjun Alva, a rising senior at Skyline High School, has become a beacon of hope and change through his volunteer organization, Bettering Ann Arbor. […]

Video: New Rec & Ed Dance Team Camp

July 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Rec & Ed’s new summer Dance Team Camp concludes today with a showcase for families. Campers will present their freshly learned routines, ranging from hip hop and jazz to spirited pom performances. These young dancers […]

Slauson PLTW teacher flies a plane to enhance her lessons next year

July 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Slauson Project Lead the Way teacher Kim Jaster this summer got to check flying a plane off her bucket list and she hopes doing so as part of Air Camp in Dayton, Ohio will ultimately […]

These three SESLA students are now best friends.

The Summer English as a Second Language Academy (SESLA) empowers young English learners

July 10, 2024 AAPS News Editor

For three weeks ending Friday, the program has been an educational adventure of learning plus fun For young newcomer English Learners in the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the Summer ESL Academy (SESLA) has been an […]

AAPS bids farewell to environmental educator with deep roots in the district

June 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Dave Szczygiel began his journey with AAPS as a kindergartener at Wines Elementary Now he’s set to retire on June 30 after helping thousands of students discover the wonder of nature. For 63 years, the […]

Video: On the last day of the 2023-24 school year, Mitchell Elementary holds a 5th grade clap-out

June 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

That’s a wrap on the 2023-24 school year! The Mitchell Elementary community gathered to clap-out the fifth graders and wish them a happy, safe summer—which is what we wish for all!

Video: Logan’s Summer Book Giveaway

June 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Book sales are great. But what’s even better? Logan’s Summer Book Giveaway—where each of the 367 students was invited to select and take home up to 10 books for free. What a treat!

Skyline junior Minji Kim earns prestigious spot in National Youth Orchestra

June 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School junior Minji Kim is looking forward to her summer vacation for a very special reason. In late July, Minji will travel to Purchase College, State University of New York for an intensive […]

Clague Middle School again earns ‘School to Watch’ honor for excellence

June 11, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Sixth graders gathered outside Clague Middle School today to learn that their school had been named a Michigan School to Watch for 2024—an honor recognizing excellent middle school programs. Math teacher Keisha Ferguson told students […]