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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

30 seconds with … the Pittsfield Fun Run

October 16, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Students danced, ran, and exercised during the annual Pittsfield Fun Run Wednesday afternoon. Organized by the Pittsfield PTO, the event met its goal of $10,000, which will be used […]

Director of Detroit Youth Choir visits, inspires Abbot fifth graders

October 16, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos & video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Nearly all of the Abbot Elementary fifth graders said they’d watched The Detroit Youth Choir climb to second place during the recent “America’s Got Talent” […]

Katie Kipp Dohm, PLTW lead teacher, Dicken Elementary

October 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Katie Kipp Dohm grew up in Bloomfield Hills with her parents, Bob and Shirlee, and older brother, Chris. While in first grade at Pine Lake Elementary (which has since been torn down), she fell in […]

30 seconds with: A sunny autumn afternoon on the Angell playground

October 11, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor What’s better than being a kid on a playground on a sunny autumn afternoon? Not much.

Pioneer High School Bands to hold All Hallows’ Concert October 17

October 10, 2019 AAPS News Editor

It’s back! The Ann Arbor Pioneer High School bands will host a Halloween concert for all ages on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. This event features music by the Symphony Band and Concert Band […]

Family of Pattengill third grader recently diagnosed with leukemia: ‘Please join bone marrow registry’

October 10, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: An AAPS family whose 8-year-old daughter, Natalia, was recently diagnosed with leukemia has asked us to put out a plea for people—especially those of mixed race—to consider joining the bone marrow registry at […]

Julie Arbour, King Elementary physical education teacher

October 9, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Julie Arbour has taught physical education at King Elementary School since 1981. She grew up in Tecumseh, the only girl in a family of three boys. She […]

30 seconds with: The Clague Middle School Orchestra

October 8, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Abby Alwin has taught orchestra for 17 years at Clague Middle School for 17 years—and loves it. “I feel fortunate to be a part of such […]

Profile: Pioneer golfer Amaya Melendez is online and on course for another big season

October 7, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/WeloveAnnArbor.com Amaya Melendez has been an elite player for Pioneer since she stepped on the first tee three years ago during her freshman season. She is one of those quiet, very quiet in […]

Walk & roll: Thurston students celebrate National Walk and Bike to School Day

October 4, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video, story & photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Thurston Elementary Students laced up their sneakers and hopped on their bikes and scooters for National Walk to School Day today. “We are so pleased that every year […]