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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

Video: Eberwhite’s annual welcome back event is again a hit with students & families

August 30, 2022 AAPS News Editor

An annual event at Eberwhite Elementary on the morning of the first day of school welcomes new and returning families and students back to school after the summer break. And while it would appear to […]

Rowing on the Huron River prepares P.E./health teachers to continue ErgEd curriculum

August 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Professional Development session is part of AAPS’ partnership with ErgEd, which brings rowing to PE classes 6-12 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The scenic Huron River was the perfect setting for AAPS’ secondary physical education and health […]

Longtime Pioneer golf coach Steve Rodriguez to be inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame

August 11, 2022 AAPS News Editor

For 41 years until his retirement in 2018, Rodriguez was a popular golf coach, PE teacher, and mentor By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor To the surprise of no one connected to Pioneer sports for […]

Members of the AAPS Board of Education, Superintendent Swift, Strategic Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Shore and Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan Executive Director Nancy Margolis at the art exhibit in Gallup Park

AAPS School Board visits Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan exhibit

August 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

At their retreat last week, the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education visited an exhibit that uses the power of art and prose to promote diversity. They became the latest members of the AAPS […]

AAPS students learning video production skills in the CTN studio

And … action! New Rec & Ed camp teaches practical skills in video production

July 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The TV Lights, Camera & Action Video Camp is held at CTN for a hands-on, real-world experience Rec & Ed‘s new camp this summer is helping kids learn how to produce, direct, and make TV, […]

Students learn ways to become stewards of their environment at the new A2 Nature Guardians Camp

July 6, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Project-based activities showed campers why native plants are vital to the ecosystem. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Exciting things are happening at AAPS Environmental Education, which since 1960 has been educating and inspiring students […]

Forsythe students raise $45,000 for Special Olympics’ Unified Champion Schools; treated with ‘Day of Awesomeness’

June 9, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Raised in just two weeks, the money will fund equipment, athletics, clubs and field trip bussing By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Forsythe Middle School’s Peer Mentoring class sure knows how to put on a […]

Two minutes at: Forsythe Middle School

June 9, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

Middle school students’ artwork featured in video

June 2, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS Middle School Art Teacher Learning Network has created a video slide presentation highlighting AAPS student artists. “We wanted to share this video with our community to showcase some of our talented middle level artists.” said Rachel Jensen, who teaches […]

Pathways to Success Commencement 2022

June 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

13 diplomas also issued to graduates of Ann Arbor Adult Education By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pathways to Success Academic Campus awarded diplomas to 37 graduates of the Class of 2022 Monday night at […]