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[ October 23, 2026 ] Lisa Bares, Clague Middle School Spanish teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ October 22, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Pattengill fifth graders take charge of learning in math rotations A minute in the room
[ October 20, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Scarlett Middle School 6th grade science A minute in the room
[ October 15, 2026 ] Huron High School’s Rhythm Rats Marching Band wins two titles in debut competition Features
[ October 15, 2026 ] Bioblitz provides multi-generational search of biodiversity at Freeman Environmental Education Center Community Gives Back

Lisa Ziegler, Burns Park Project Lead the Way teacher

February 26, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Lisa Ziegler grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Area Schools, as did her two younger brothers, Mike and Jimmy. Her father, Dave Storms (who now […]

Skyline’s African American Humanities Class presents powerful Black History Month Assembly

February 21, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “We resist. We survive. We thrive.” That was the theme of a Black History Month Assembly Skyline High School’s African American Humanities class presented for the entire school […]

Phyllis Newman, Mitchell Elementary preschool teacher

February 19, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Profile and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Phyllis Newman was born and raised in Ann Arbor, the daughter of the late Dr. Rev. A.J. Lightfoot Jr. and Mary C. Kidd-Lightfoot. She attended Haisley, Forsythe, […]

Rhythm Rat Jazz Orchestra named Outstanding Band at CMU Jazz Weekend Festival

February 14, 2018 AAPS News Editor

The Huron Rhythm Rat Jazz Orchestra performed at the 45th Annual Central Michigan University recently, competing in the AA division against 16 other advanced level ensembles. CMU honors bands in each division with the following […]

Bryant first grader delivers powerful performance of `Still I Rise’ to standing ovation

February 13, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Video and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bryant Elementary first grader Khara Gilmore received a standing ovation after reciting Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” during NAAPID at Night at Eastern Michigan University. Khara, […]

Area students will take the stage to inspire & motivate during NAAPID at Night Monday, Feb. 12 at EMU

February 8, 2018 AAPS News Editor

An inspiring message and an array of student talent are on tap for the annual NAAPID at Night event to be held starting at 6 p.m. at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, 900 Oakwood […]

Amanda Houston, Bach Elementary first grade teacher

February 6, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Amanda Houston was born in Houston, Texas, and spent her childhood in North Brunswick, New Jersey. At the age of 13, her family—including her parents, Michigan natives Donald and […]

The Pioneer Theatre Guild presents “The Crucible” Feb. 8-11

February 5, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kelle Barr/weloveannarbor.com The Salem Witch Trials took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the late 1600s – and more than 300 years later, the messages in Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, “The Crucible,” remain pertinent in […]

A2 Schools Podcast

A2 Schools Podcast January 31, 2018

January 31, 2018 AAPS News Editor

This episode of the A2 Schools podcast is a recap of 2017 and a preview of 2018.

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Nathan Hatt, A2 STEAM lead teacher/Project-Based Learning coordinator

January 31, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Nathan Hatt, lifetime Ann Arbor resident, is a product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools and a University of Michigan alumnus. After five years working as a production artist, […]