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[ 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
[ September 25, 2026 ] AAPS capital programs manager selected for national school air quality fellowship Features
[ September 24, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Thurston music teacher Yael Rothfeld helps students build creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music Elementary News
[ September 24, 2026 ] World-Class Indian musicians bring improvisation, rhythm, and cultural connection to AAPS students Latest news

Fun at One (and Two!): AAPS’ youngest students gather for outdoor activities

November 6, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The Westerman Preschool playground is the setting for First Steps‘ Fun at One (and Two!) outdoor class that kicked off this week. The first half of class is time for socializing, exploring and playing on […]

Pioneer grad Ashley Park is one of the stars of hit Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’

November 5, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Role showcases the singing and acting talents of 2009 PHS grad By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Has one of the stars of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris” looked a little familiar? Turns out […]

AAPS summer and fall Good News

October 30, 2020 AAPS News Editor

We celebrate some of the teachers, students and staff that have been recognized for outstanding work over the summer and so far this fall.

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Bravo! Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section perform virtually

October 29, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section performed together virtually recently under the direction of principal clarinetist Noah Jackson. Click here for more about the Upbeat app they used to create this video.

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 […]

Across the district, a whole lot of upgrades are going on

October 25, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Construction workers have been busy at the buildings making crucial improvements By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor While virtual learning has shut down AAPS classrooms for now, construction workers have been busy at the buildings […]

Literacy consultant retires after long affiliation with AAPS; says she’s awed by district’s efforts to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

October 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 18 years as a literacy consultant with Ann Arbor Public Schools, Deborah Wolter was hesitant to be interviewed regarding her upcoming retirement. But while reflecting on her career, […]

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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Jennifer Colby, Huron High School librarian

October 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Huron’s Jennifer Colby is named Michigan Association for Media in Education’s District Library Director of the Year By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School librarian Jennifer Colby has been the right leader at […]

Little libraries growing bigger thanks to Allen teacher’s assistant

October 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Donations of used or new children’s books are welcome By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary teacher’s assistant Cara Crisostomo wanted to be sure students have regular access to physical books while doing virtual […]