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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

FutureStars Profile: Emma Crownover is ready to take the stage for one last song

February 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Photos by Dianne Scafone Photography Emma Crownover has turned something she loves into an even more special event. The Pioneer senior has been a part of FutureStars since she was a freshman […]

Skyline’s SkyWell Club Invites the AAPS community to “Take the Pledge to Just Drive”

February 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

For the fifth time in six years, SkyWell at Skyline High School is promoting teen driving safety in coordination with the Strive for a Safe Drive (S4SD) Campaign. S4SD is a teen driving initiative aimed […]

2 minutes at: Pathways to Success Academic Campus

February 18, 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, […]

Scarlett’s Black Student Union create conversation-starting slideshows during Black History Month

February 17, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Friday CCA sessions this month are devoted to the topic school-wide By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Scarlett Middle School students begin every school day with a 20-minute Creating Community through Advisory (CCA) session, during which […]

Sean Kiebler, King Elementary second grade teacher

February 10, 2022 AAPS News Editor

King Elementary Principal Koren Clinkscale says that in Sean Kiebler’s short time at the school, he has created a sense of community and belonging within his classroom. “At any time, you can enter his classroom and […]

2 minutes at: Westerman Preschool & Family Center

February 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

JD Benison, Burns Park third grade teacher

January 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor JD Benison is from Grand Rapids, where he attended sixth grade at Zoo School on the campus of John Ball Zoo, a program through Grand Rapids Public Schools. While […]

Profile: Skyline’s Matthew Lee has a few more (big) goals to meet before he swims off to other challenges

January 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Head coach Maureen Murrett sees something different in Matthew Lee. There is a confidence and determination there that is ready to make a big splash for the Skyline varsity swimming and diving […]

Pioneer senior Ethan Steiner honored by national theater competition

January 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pioneer High School senior Ethan Steiner—dubbed a “longtime superstar” by one of his teachers—has received a 2022 YoungArts award in Theater. YoungArts applicants are between the ages of 15–18 […]

Profile: William McKarns helps lead Pioneer crew team with high expectations

January 6, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Story by Terry Jacoby Weloveannarbor.com Rowing photos by Robert Raux When William McKarns takes his seat in the boat for the Pioneer Rowing Club something magical happens. “The aspect of rowing that I like the […]