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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

Inspired by documentary, middle school teachers continue the conversation around equity

November 6, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor AAPS middle school teachers spent Election Day Tuesday continuing the conversation around equity. After viewing the critically acclaimed “The Infamous Future: The Untold […]

Chelsea Birchmeier, Skyline High School ELA teacher

November 5, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Born on the Eastside of Detroit, Chelsea Birchmeier’s upbringing has shaped her teaching style. Her love for school was constant. Beyond watching soap operas with her grandma, reading has […]

Visitors tour Project Lead The Way classrooms; get first-hand look at hands-on learning

November 4, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, photo and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When you’re proud of something, you’re happy to show it off. The AAPS PLTW Showcase held Friday at Wines, Forsythe, A2STEAM, Skyline, and Huron was […]

Jane Nixon, Pioneer High School teacher consultant, coach

October 29, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Tell us a bit about your background. I’m a townie. I was born and raised in Ann Arbor with two sisters, a brother, a dog and kind loving parents […]

Students ponder the question: `What are your hopes & dreams for school this year?’

October 25, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video, story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “I hope I can be smarter.” “I hope I can have lots of friends.” “I hope to get bettr at spelng.” Take a walk down […]

Pathways’ annual Postsecondary Fair highlights a few of the many options available after high school

October 25, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The information flowed in the commons of the Pathways to Success Academic Campus at Thursday’s fourth annual Postsecondary Fair. Counselor Marissa Bailey-Johnson explained that the […]

Slauson aims to stomp out bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month

October 23, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor A 2017 study shows that nationwide, about 20 percent of students ages 12-18 experience bullying. Every October, Slauson Middle School joins other schools across the district […]

Jessica Fleming, Clague Middle School social studies teacher

October 22, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Jessica Fleming was born in Silver Springs, Maryland and lived in metro Washington, D.C. until she was 14. New jobs brought her family to the Ann Arbor area […]

Farm to school: A2 STEAM 5th graders’ Clucky Classroom Farm Stand gets entire school involved in healthy eating

October 18, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video, story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor During National Farm to School Month in October, many AAPS students will have taken part in cafeteria taste tests, nutrition education activities, and school garden […]

Profile: Pioneer’s Martha Laramore-Josey fulfills a dream playing Matilda in PTG’s fall production

October 18, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com When Martha Laramore-Josey saw Roald Dahl’s Matilda on Broadway in 2014 she knew right then that she “wanted to be a part of this show.” “I absolutely loved it,” says Laramore-Josey. “It’s […]