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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’ first electric school bus is ready to roll

December 2, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Fleet of four new electric buses will allow the district to continue working toward environmental sustainability. Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The school bus pulling into Pioneer High School next […]

You’re invited! CET’s ‘The Tempest’ (Act 1) to be live-streamed on Friday, Nov. 27 from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

November 24, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Community High School’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” was two days away from opening night when schools shut down last spring. It was a huge disappointment. But all […]

AAPS student art in the time of COVID

November 23, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Students express a myriad of feelings through art By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Creating art can be a nonverbal way to express feelings and emotions, especially in times of uncertainty. As Georgia O’Keeffe put […]

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Clague Middle School social studies teacher selected for National History Day webinar series

November 18, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Karma Nordstrom hopes her work will lead to AAPS students participating in the Michigan History Day and National History Day competitions By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Clague Middle School social studies teacher Karma Nordstrom […]

AAPS expands virtual wellness and social/emotional learning support for students, staff, families

November 16, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The Reimagine Learning 2020-21 plan includes virtual support groups, SEL lessons, webinars By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ongoing initiatives and parent support groups within Ann Arbor Public Schools are designed to make sure no parent […]

Online support group will help parents answer the question: ‘Who is the preteen/teenager in my house?’

November 11, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Have you ever said anything along the lines of “Help! Who’s this Pre-Teen/Teenager in My House?“ If so, you’ll want to sign up for a virtual parent support group […]

‘Supporting your Child’s Elementary Math Education’ parent webinar to be held Nov. 13

November 10, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Parents who can’t attend the webinar are encouraged to register anyhow to receive a recording of the event By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Do you want to understand more about your elementary child’s math […]

Virtual learning with: Samantha Starcher, Lakewood teacher’s assistant and mother of two

November 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Samantha Starcher had just started working as a teacher’s assistant at her children’s school last year when COVID-19 forced a sudden end to the school year. In fact, she […]

Erica Peplinski-Burge, Spanish teacher, Angell, Bach, Burns Park, Lakewood, and Pattengill 4th & 5th graders

October 28, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Erica Peplinski-Burge, the 4th and 5th grade Spanish teacher at five AAPS elementary schools, has been named the Michigan World Language Teacher of the Year by the MIWLA Executive Board. The Michigan World Language Association is […]

An AAPS food service employee and bus driver ready to take food to one of the distribution sites

Behind the scenes with the AAPS food distribution efforts

October 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in March, closing schools across the state, the Ann Arbor Public Schools have distributed nearly 600,000 meals.

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