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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

‘There is nothing I would change about my career.’ Music teacher Barb Vanek retires after 32 years at King Elementary

October 8, 2020 AAPS News Editor

“There is nothing I would change about my career,” she says. “I was lucky enough to land at King School where I have been very, very happy.” By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 32 […]

NSF Scrub Club will host events for kids at food distribution sites Oct. 26 & 29

October 7, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Knowing this back-to-school season is unlike any other, NSF International’s NSF Scrub Club® will visit two AAPS food distribution sites this month, handing out free resources and prizes to parents and students. The Scrub Club […]

Rec & Ed’s free one-day classes are a hit with kids

October 6, 2020 AAPS News Editor

There are still openings in most of Rec & Ed’s remaining fall one-time free classes. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ann Arbor Rec & Ed staff recently launched a new line-up of free […]

3 questions for: Neha Shah, RE Burns Park school garden grant

October 5, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Whole Kids Foundation’s $3,000 grant will enrich students’ connection to food, land, biodiversity By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Burns Park teacher and school garden coordinator Neha Shah says she’s thrilled to receive the $3,000 […]

District’s longest-serving employee to retire today after 50—yes, 50!—years

September 30, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Wines Elementary PE teacher Diane Wahl has finally decided it’s time to call it a career. The ’65 graduate of Ann Arbor High attended Wines as a fifth grader when it opened in 1957. By […]

Laura Morning, Scarlett Middle School Teacher Consultant

September 27, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Laura Morning grew up in Chelsea, the youngest of five children. In high school, she began tutoring a 4-year-old family friend who was autistic. This is what motivated her […]

School supply kit distribution continues at AAPS

September 25, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Elementary & K-8 Supply Kit Distribution have been rescheduled for the week of September 28-October 3 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor By the end of next week, every AAPS student will have received a school […]

Performing arts app will enhance music ed for AAPS middle & high school students

September 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Jonathan Glawe & AAPS arts team debut the Upbeat Music app By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor How will our middle and high school music students continue to perform together from their homes? It’s a […]

Virtual learning with: Logan 3rd grade teacher Tierra Jackson and her 3 AAPS daughters

September 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

There’s a lot of learning going on in the Jacksons’ Ann Arbor home By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Step inside Tierra Jackson’s Ann Arbor home, and it’s soon evident there’s a lot of learning […]

AAPS students among 30 finalists in Broadcom MASTERS—the nation’s top middle school STEM Leaders & Innovators.

September 18, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Clague Middle School will be awarded $2000 to use towards STEM education. UPDATE Oct. 26, 2020: Anita Gaenko wins first prize in the Engineering category of the Broadcom MASTERS competition. http://broadcomfoundation.org/masters/winners-2020 AAPS students Anita Gaenko […]