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[ March 11, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School students take the stage with ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ April 17–19 Features
[ March 10, 2026 ] Pioneer senior Abby Hood honored for leadership, service, and character High School News
[ March 9, 2026 ] Ann Arbor PTO Council launches equity fundraiser to benefit Title I students Community Gives Back
[ March 9, 2026 ] Kaylee Keena, School Social Worker at Tappan Middle School "Exceptional" profiles
[ March 6, 2026 ] AAPS musicians perform at the iconic Hill Auditorium on the annual Orchestra Night Features

Spotlight: Skyline’s Allison Mayer helped lead the way for a young—and successful—cross country team

January 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com With three freshmen runners competing in the state finals, the Skyline girls’ cross country team has a bright future ahead of them. And if success does run throughout the program in the […]

Emily Stepnick, Angell & King art teacher

January 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Emily Stepnick grew up in northwest Ohio before her family relocated to Saline during her high school years. She pursued her passion for art education, earning her associate’s and bachelor’s degrees at Washtenaw Community College […]

A2 STEAM student is a contestant on the upcoming season of Kids Baking Championship

December 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Leland Jackson is one of 12 young contestants on the series set to premiere on Jan. 1 on The Food Network A2 STEAM eighth grader Leland Jackson, 13, says the best part about being part […]

Lakewood’s school-wide collages reflect the school’s vision of a community where learners grow and belong

December 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Every student’s image is included, along with their expressions of gratitude and what makes them unique Visitors to Lakewood Elementary this school year have been immediately greeted by every single student at the school. OK, […]

Y-A-Y! Pittsfield Young 5s celebrate learning their ABCs with a parade throughout the school

December 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The goal was met: Learn the letters by December The students in Beth Ballbach’s Young 5’s class at Pittsfield Elementary have something to celebrate – they recently learned all their ABCs! 👏 To mark this […]

Haisley Elementary PTO spreads holiday cheer with treats for staff

December 12, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Across the district, PTOs are showing their appreciation for staff Let’s face it: Monday mornings can be tough. But this week, Haisley School Social Worker Emily Fitzgerald had an extra incentive to get up and […]

Skyline Director of Vocal Music Lindsay CieChanski is named UMS/DTE Educator of the Year

December 7, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Lindsay Ciechanski says if she had had any idea she would be named the UMS/DTE Educator of the Year for 2023, she never would have worn her baggy holiday sweatshirt from 1992 on Wednesday. That’s […]

Hillary Wooley, Logan Elementary Reading Intervention Specialist

December 4, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Hillary Wooley, a lifelong Ann Arbor resident, attended Lawton and Wines Elementary Schools, Forsythe Middle School, and Pioneer High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College, a master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia […]

Ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game, AAPS staff & students say “Go Blue!”

December 1, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game, where the University of Michigan is strongly favored over Iowa, staff and students at five Ann Arbor Public Schools express their support for our neighbors, the mighty Wolverines.

Huron High School presents Chartwells Global Eats: Journey to Italy!

November 29, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Chartwells team turned up the heat at Huron High School today with a Global Eats presentation: sizzling spicy tomato with chicken pasta, served with warm breadsticks, a side of veggies, and a big hearty […]