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4 AAPS students among 20 in the state chosen for the MSVMA All-State Musical Theatre Ensemble

December 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer & Skyline students receive the state’s highest recognition of excellence in musical theatre performance Four AAPS High School Choir students auditioned for and were selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Musical Theatre Honors Ensemble. Only 20 students, state-wide, were selected to […]

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Caroline Semrau, A2 STEAM first grade teacher

December 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM first grade teacher Caroline Semrau was born in Manila, Philippines, the youngest of six children. When she was two years old, her family immigrated to the United States and eventually settled outside of […]

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In celebration of the city’s bicentennial, AAPS students explore their past

December 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By encouraging students to become local historians, AAPS is ensuring that the stories of Ann Arbor’s schools—and those who learned and taught in them—are honored An ambitious educational initiative is bringing the history of AAPS […]

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The Power of Giving: A memorable finale to the 2024 Community High Food Gatherers Fundraiser

December 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Addie McCreadie, Maggie Lamb, and Izzy Santiago https://chscommunicator.com On Nov. 26, 2024, Community High School met at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for the final ceremony of their yearly Food Gatherers fundraiser. Since 2009, CHS has been […]

Elementary News

Two minutes at: A2 STEAM

December 3, 2024 AAPS News Editor

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.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child […]

Elementary News

Eberwhite fourth grader has starring role in upcoming production of ‘Annie’

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

An Eberwhite fourth grader is about to take center stage—a place she’s felt comfortable since she was a toddler. Ellen Gruber will star as Annie in The Encore Theater‘s upcoming production of the beloved musical […]

Elementary News

Video: Some of our youngest learners share what Thanksgiving means to them

November 27, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ann Arbor Public Schools! We asked some of our youngest students at Bryant and Angell about the Thanksgiving holiday. From what they’re most thankful for to their favorite […]

Elementary News

King Elementary students shine in robotics competition at First Lego League competition

November 22, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Young innovators are making waves in ocean conservation Two teams from King Elementary—Team Earth Allies (Jai Kothari, Neil Ramesh, Sajan Kothari, Sohan Jayasundera, Yehas Wijesekara, Yesith Wijesekara) and Team STEAM Engineers (Sahas Ihalaranaweera, Miyuki Don)—won top awards at […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Heather Bertelson, A2 STEAM 4th grade teacher

November 20, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Heather Bertelson grew up in Battle Creek. She attended Springfield Elementary and Middle School, Battle Creek Central High School, and eventually earned her teaching degree from the University of Michigan and her Master’s in Reading from Western Michigan University.  Bertelson […]

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Robotics: AAPS hosts FTC Qualifier featuring 36 middle school teams

November 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Don’t miss the WLAA-D Photo Gallery of 85 photos Story and photos by Terry Jacoby/Weloveannarbor.com Ann Arbor Public Schools welcomed 36 robotics teams to Forsythe Middle School on Saturday for the Ann Arbor FTC Middle […]

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