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Elementary News

Transforming classroom spaces: Empowering learners through design and innovation

October 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell modular classroom spaces represent more than innovative classroom design—they’re part of a larger vision that supports student readiness, positive behavior, and collaboration. At the start of every new school year, elementary teachers across Ann […]

Features

Video: The Skyline High School Cantare Tenor Bass Choir in rehearsal for MSVMA conference

September 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Congratulations to the Skyline High School Cantare Tenor Bass Choir, which was selected in June to perform at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids in January. Under the […]

Elementary News

Trick-or-treat comes early: Local farmers bring fresh produce and food education to AAPS

September 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Four local farms brought their produce to Mitchell Elementary through a partnership between Chartwells K-12 and AAPS It felt like trick-or-treating came early—and healthier—today as Mitchell Elementary students “shopped” for fresh fruits and vegetables at […]

Elementary News

Lakewood holds school-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The evening event included crafts, performances, and food reflecting Hispanic culture Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Lakewood Elementary celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with its second annual Fiesta De Nuestra Cultura […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Ashley VanSteelandt, Carpenter Elementary second grade teacher

September 10, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ashley VanSteelandt was born in Detroit and grew up in Clinton Township until her family moved to Canton Township during her fourth grade year. As an only child, she grew up close to her extended […]

Elementary News

A2 STEAM student’s artwork published in Spider magazine

September 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Emi Gerczak checked the mail every day; her wish came true last week When eight-year-old Emi Gerczak checked her mailbox lately, she was hoping for something extra special: her very own artwork published in Spider […]

Elementary News

Abbot students learn about nature’s gifts from celebrated author

September 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Abbot Elementary students gathered for their first assembly of the school year to hear from Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of the New York Times bestseller “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” and her new […]

Features

Westerman Preschool & Family Center welcomes students to the first day of the school year

September 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

It’s been a joyful, emotional and sometimes tearful morning for our youngest students as Westerman Preschool & Family Center opened its doors for Day One. Welcome, all!

Features

Strong community turnout at AAPS Back to School English Learner Fair

August 18, 2025 AAPS News Editor

514 people representing 165 families attended the festive 2nd annual event Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Second Annual Back-to-School English Learner Fair drew impressive attendance on Friday, with 165 families and 514 total attendees participating across […]

Elementary News

Construction update: The Mitchell Elementary project is progressing well despite a few weather challenges

August 4, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The new Mitchell Elementary School is beginning to rise, just three months after breaking ground.   Located at 3550 Pittsview Drive, the new school is being built adjacent to the existing Mitchell Elementary facility. Three months […]

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