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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

Inspired by book, Lawton 5th graders are raising money for Water for Sudan

May 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Inspired by the book “A Long Walk to Water” based on a true story about a Lost Boy of Sudan named Salva Dut, Lawton Elementary fifth graders have taken action. At the end of the school […]

Forsythe Middle School Orchestra performs for composer via Zoom

May 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

A virtual visit from Adrian Gordon included inspiring Q & A session; helpful critiques By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was a rare treat for the Forsythe Middle School Orchestra when composer Adrian Gordon […]

AAPS once again leads the way with PLTW Distinguished School recognition for 2021-22

May 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

AAPS is once again leading the way with PLTW Distinguished School recognition for 2021-2022. The PLTW Distinguished Program Recognition recognizes districts and schools committed to “helping students own their education by increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in […]

Two minutes at: Pittsfield Elementary

May 11, 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, […]

Two minutes at: Pioneer High School

May 9, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Peggy Leonard, Lakewood & A2 Open art teacher

May 4, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Peggy Wier Leonard is a townie who grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Mack, Forsythe, and Pioneer. She attended Eastern Michigan University with the idea of being an elementary classroom teacher with a minor […]

King Elementary/A2V+Virtual Academy teacher Laura Wayne named 2021 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year

April 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The award honors educators who create a culture for the arts to flourish; Wayne called the ‘consummate art teacher’ Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was supposed to be a typical […]

Pioneer’s A Cappella Choir named Michigan School Vocal Music Association 2022 Outstanding Choir

April 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Applause, applause! The Pioneer High School A Cappella Choir has been designated through blind audition as the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) 2022 Outstanding Choir. Only two choirs from across the state are given […]

Tickets on sale now for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of ‘The Mystery Of…’

April 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Tickets are now on sale for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of “The Mystery Of…” The show will be held at Huron High School on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 30 at […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Les Miserables School Edition at Skyline High School May 13, 14, 15

April 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

PTG’s production comes to the stage after pandemic shut it down in 2020 In March 2020, the Pioneer Theatre Guild‘s first attempt at producing Les Misérables was forced to shut down due to the pandemic. […]