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[ October 2, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders A minute in the room
[ October 1, 2026 ] Dicken community celebrates topping off of new school Elementary News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward, Carpenter Elementary School Nurse "Exceptional" profiles
[ September 29, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Quran Jackson teaches the new 4th/5th class at Carpenter Elementary A minute in the room
[ September 28, 2026 ] AAPS singers from three high schools accepted to the MSVMA Musical Theatre Intensive High School News

AAPS & the city of Ann Arbor work together to support safe walking and biking to school for students

October 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day coming on Oct. 12; some schools will participate before then By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Bach third grade teacher Cameron Dominick normally drives himself and fourth grade son, […]

Apple Crunch Day coming to every AAPS school on Thursday, Oct. 13

October 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Every student can enjoy a free, locally grown apple Greetings from AAPS Food Service! It’s crunch time. Yes, Apple Crunch Day is coming to every AAPS school on Thursday, Oct. 13. That means every student […]

ShaRhonda Jones, Haisley Elementary third grade teacher

September 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News ShaRhonda Jones grew up in a blended family Saginaw, the oldest of her mother’s four children, and third oldest of her father’s five. “Even though I am not the oldest […]

Swimming: Skyline edges Dexter in SEC Red dual-meet—see photo gallery

September 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Two of the SEC Red heavyweights met for a league splash-away on Thursday as Skyline flew into Dexter for a dual-meet with the talented Dreadnaughts. Before the meet, Skyline Coach Mo-Jo Murrett […]

Huron alumna visits her alma mater to discuss her book about the Japanese American incarceration during WWII

September 23, 2022 AAPS News Editor

All AAPS high school libraries will offer Shirley Ann Higuchi’s book about her mother’s heartbreaking experience By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The last time Shirley Ann Higuchi was at Huron High School, the year was […]

Kristin Berger, King Elementary music teacher

September 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kristin Berger grew up moving every three or four years—which she attributes to her parents having “itchy feet” when she was younger. “But actuality, there have just been lots of awesome […]

PJs & crazy socks welcome: Students enjoy storytime with staff via Carpenter’s Sunday evening virtual visits

September 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Facebook Live series begins its sixth year of connecting with families outside school hours By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nearly six years ago, Carpenter Elementary Principal Michael Johnson was considering ways to connect with families […]

Photos of students who give advice to kindergarteners

Video: We asked Burns Park students: What advice do you have for kindergarteners?

September 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Daniel Verdugo, Huron High School Spanish teacher

September 7, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Born and raised in Spain, Daniel Verdugo has taught Spanish at Huron High School since 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Barcelona, where his interest in languages, history, and cultures motivated […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Natalie Millman is chasing goals on & off the field

August 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Natalie Millman carries a big stick and high expectations when she steps onto the turf with her Pioneer field hockey teammates. But she has a completely different “team” she also plays for, […]