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Rachel Jensen, A2 STEAM art teacher

October 23, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Rachel Jensen has been selected as the Michigan Art Education Association’s Middle Level Art Educator of the Year. Rachel Jensen has taught Art & Design to 4th-8th graders at A2 STEAM at Northside for the last […]

Huron IB students help the environment and build community during Day of Service at the Freeman Environmental Education Center

October 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Students enrolled in Huron High School’s IB Diploma and Career-related Program took part this week in a “Day of Service” with the Freeman Environmental Education Center. This project is an extension of Huron’s work with […]

Volunteer handyman builds ‘Rainbow Wall of Ukuleles’ to brighten music classes at Carpenter Elementary

October 19, 2023 AAPS News Editor

A splash of color brightens the music room at Carpenter Elementary School, thanks to an act of generosity from a volunteer who often donates his carpentry skills. When Kerry Gleeton started teaching at Carpenter in […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents the Addams Family School Edition Nov. 9-12

October 12, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Pioneer Theatre Guild (PTG) will present the musical comedy The Addams Family School Edition at Pioneer High School’s Schreiber Auditorium from Nov. 9 to 12. The show features a cast and crew of more […]

Coming to middle & high school cafeterias Oct. 11: Albondigas con Arroz courtesy of Chartwells’ Global Eats

October 10, 2023 AAPS News Editor

AAPS students this week will get a taste of Mexico—literally. Global Eats, a program of Chartwells, is featuring Mexican food this month. The lunch of the week for middle and high school students on Wednesday, […]

“We were lucky to have gone here.” Alumni reminisce at the Mack School 100-year anniversary celebration

October 8, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Anne Witherspoon couldn’t stop smiling Saturday as she greeted guests to the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Mack School. After taking photographs of each of the classroom doors she fondly recalls walking through from K-6th grade […]

Huron IB science students get hands-on experience with soil conservation at the Freeman Environmental Education Center

October 6, 2023 AAPS News Editor

DP science students sample & test soil working across disciplines during day of learning, research, and presentation Huron High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) science students dug deep into soil conservation recently during […]

Indigo Lee, Allen Elementary third grade teacher

September 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Indigo Lee grew up near Brighton where she spent her childhood exploring the great outdoors, riding horses for many years, and living near her grandparents who continue to hold special spots in her life. After […]

Video: A quick look at how AAPS ensures a culture of dignity, belonging, and well-being

September 18, 2023 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM fifth graders raise chickens and vegetables, sell eggs at a farm stand, and live by the mantra of POWER—Presence, Openness, Willingness, Empathy, and Respect. Editor’s note: This is the first in a series […]

Two AAPS high schools achieve Michigan Top Ten in U.S. News 2023-2024 Best High Schools

August 30, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Recently released U.S. News 2023-24 Best High School Rankings again demonstrate the quality educational experience and performance of Ann Arbor Public Schools High Schools. Two Ann Arbor Public Schools high schools have achieved top ten rankings in […]