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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 grad to speak at Student Advocacy Center fundraiser

April 21, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photo, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Sada Imran, who was born deaf, has faced her share of obstacles in her 19 years. But with the help of technology, educators and family, […]

TEDX Youth Ann Arbor coming to Skyline Saturday, April 22

April 17, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News “United” is the theme of the all-day TEDxYouth@AnnArbor 2017 coming to the Skyline High School Commons & Auditorium on Saturday, April 22 from 8am to 4pm. Ticket includes light […]

Michigan soccer players plan Fun Run with Scarlett’s bilingual students

April 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Scarlett Middle School’s sixth grade bilingual students, as well as some of the seventh and eighth grade emerging bilingual students, have been working with the University […]

Neha Shah, King Elementary fifth grade teacher

April 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Neha Shah grew up in East Lansing, where she attended Pinecrest Elementary School. In middle school, her family moved to Farmington, where she attended Power Middle School and Farmington […]

An Allen Elementary 5th grade class stands and kneels in front of a welcome sign

Allen Elementary returns home

April 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

In addition to the air of excitement to check out the new look of the school, or attend classes for the first time in the building for some students, the Allen Elementary community shared thanks and gratitude.

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Fourth graders learn to empathize and understand at Disability Awareness Workshop

April 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor The Center for Independent Living in Ann Arbor sponsors Disability Awareness Workshops for fourth graders in AAPS each year. With the help of volunteers from […]

32nd annual College Fair to be held Wednesday, March 29, at Pioneer

March 21, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools will host its 32nd annual College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at Pioneer High School. The event is open to all students and all families in […]

A2 STEAM’s visionary leader set to retire; will focus on macro side of education

March 21, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Gym teacher Kate Lewit had been very happy at Allen Elementary, her home for 26 years. But when she learned that Allen’s principal Joan Fitzgibbon was […]

Skyline High School to present “The Diviners” March 24, 25, 26

March 15, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School Theater will present Jim Leonard’s haunting play, “The Diviners” on March 24, 25 and 26. Winner of the American College Theatre Festival, “The Diviners” is a moving story about a disturbed […]

The United States Navy Concert Band to perform at Pioneer High School March 17

March 9, 2017 AAPS News Editor

The United States Navy Concert Band will perform at Pioneer High School’s Schreiber Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Selected Pioneer High School musicians will join the Navy Band on-stage to perform John […]