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District-wide NAAPID celebrations emphasized the importance of family involvement in student success

February 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) was celebrated throughout the Ann Arbor Public Schools district on Monday, with each school hosting opportunities for families to engage in their children’s education. The day was founded […]

Young chefs enjoy new Rec & Ed cooking class just in time for the Super Bowl

February 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Rec & Ed‘s new “Adult/Child Cooking: Touchdown Treats” class was a huge success last night as families teamed up in the Pioneer High School kitchen to create the ultimate Super Bowl spread: Butterscotch […]

During National School Counseling Week, AAPS honors School Counselors as the unsung orchestrators of student success

February 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Longtime AAPS counselor reflects on the work of this crucial staff By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News As National School Counseling Week arrives, Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrates the vital work of counselors who serve as […]

Freda Shatara, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher

February 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Freda Shatara grew up in a home in Livonia where learning was always encouraged and celebrated. Reading played a central role in her childhood—her mother read to her daily, and before long, she was eagerly […]

Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek—the fastest female high school runner in the country—adds yet another honor to an incredible record

January 29, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Natasza is the 2025-26 Gatorade National Cross Country Player of the Year—the first scholastic female in history to double at nationals For Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek, what’s another national honor on top of so many […]

Three AAPS students shine at 2026 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert

January 28, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The recognition of Amyra, Kai, and Lucas at the state level shows what students can accomplish given the tools, time, and trust to create, says music teacher John Churchville Three AAPS students recently had their […]

Pioneer students dig up new ways of seeing Hamlet

January 28, 2026 AAPS News Editor

An unconventional staging features five different actors playing the title role at Pioneer on Feb. 6, 7 & 8 Hamlet may be the most produced play of all time, but Pioneer High School students think […]

Skyline High School Theatre presents the dark comedy ‘Light up the Sky’

January 27, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The show will be performed Feb. 6-8 at Skyline Skyline High School Theatre will brighten this winter with Light Up the Sky, a hilarious comedy about the highs and lows of the stage.The play will […]

Sarah George, Eberwhite Elementary art teacher

January 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Eberwhite Elementary art teacher Sarah George grew up in Brighton and now lives in Howell. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Visual Arts Education and a minor in Spanish Education, she […]

Board of Education officers, Leslie Wilkins, Glynda Wilks, Torchio Feaster and Don Wilkerson.

Board of Education elects officers at 2026 Organizational Meeting

January 21, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education re-elected Torchio Feaster to serve as their president at their Organizational/Regular Meeting on January 14, 2026. Glynda Wilks was voted in as vice president. Leslie Wilkins was […]