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[ October 23, 2026 ] Lisa Bares, Clague Middle School Spanish teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ October 22, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Pattengill fifth graders take charge of learning in math rotations A minute in the room
[ October 20, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Scarlett Middle School 6th grade science A minute in the room
[ October 15, 2026 ] Huron High School’s Rhythm Rats Marching Band wins two titles in debut competition Features
[ October 15, 2026 ] Bioblitz provides multi-generational search of biodiversity at Freeman Environmental Education Center Community Gives Back

Free Academic Games Camp, student-founded and student-led, returns for third year

August 3, 2026 AAPS News Editor

For the third summer in a row, AAPS high school students are running a free Academic Games summer camp for elementary students. This year’s camp serves 60 campers in two one-week sessions and is led […]

AAPS summer programs help students build skills, confidence, and connections

July 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Middle and high school students are strengthening academics through engaging summer learning and credit recovery opportunities. Ann Arbor Public Schools’ summer programs at Tappan Middle School are creating opportunities for students to strengthen skills, build […]

Community High student virtually connects with inaugural poet Amanda Gorman during National Education Summit

July 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Community High School rising sophomore Erin Kawata joined a national conversation on education Tuesday. From her Zoom window, Erin appeared as one of three student panelists at the Smithsonian National Education Summit held this week […]

Elementary Summer School Program helps more than 500 students build skills for fall

July 13, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary hosts math, language arts, English Learner and special education support Ann Arbor Public Schools has welcomed more than 500 elementary students to Carpenter Elementary School this summer as part of the district’s Elementary […]

AAPS Summer Music Program brings young musicians together

June 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

125 students are spending three weeks making music, building skills, and having fun alongside experienced student mentors. With instruments in hand and music filling the halls at Skyline High School, 125 students are taking part […]

Commencement 2026: Pioneer High School graduates urged to be bold, brave, and extraordinary

June 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

387 graduates celebrated at the George Gervin Game Above Center Story and photos by Jo Mathis; video by Andrew Cluley/AAPS District News Hundreds of family members and friends filled the George Gervin Game Above Center […]

Skyline High School Class of 2026 celebrates graduation at Eastern Michigan University

June 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

324 graduates gather with family and faculty at the George Gervin GameAbove Center to mark the end of their high school journey Story and photos by Jo Mathis; video by Andrew Cluley/AAPS District News The […]

Two AAPS seniors are named Presidential Scholars semifinalists

June 4, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Huron’s Emily Hu and Skyline’s Daniel Zhou have demonstrated exceptional achievement during their high school years They come from different high schools and pursue different passions, but Emily Hu and Daniel Zhou share a distinction […]

Four Community grads in caps and gowns outside before the ceremony.

Commencement 2026: Community High School

May 30, 2026 AAPS News Editor

120 receive diplomas at Hill Auditorium Community High School celebrated the graduates in the Class of 2026 on Friday, May 29th at Hill Auditorium at the school’s 54th Commencement Ceremony. Dean Marci Tuzinsky highlighted how […]

Community High freshman selected for inaugural Smithsonian Youth Panel

May 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor

14-year-old Erin Kawata will share her voice at the National Education Summit after earning national recognition for her storytelling work At just 14 years old, Erin Kawata will soon contribute to conversations on a national stage. […]