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Friends of AAPS Libraries awarded $15,000 grant for audiobooks

January 30, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The grant is from the James A. & Faith Knight Foundation The Friends of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Libraries (FAAPSL) has announced the award of a $15,000 grant from the James A. & Faith […]

Two minutes at: Bryant Elementary

January 30, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor This video is one in a series of videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is “Every child, every day.” Everyone […]

The Huron Players to present the musical “RENT” Feb. 21, 22 & 23

January 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Reserved seats go on sale Feb. 5 The Huron Players are proud to present “RENT,” Jonathan Larson’s powerful musical about young artists fighting to make their mark in New York City’s East Village. Set in […]

Pathways students celebrate Black History Month with a show about childhood in Black communities

January 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Students from the Actors Studio at Pathways join forces with the community to create an intergenerational tribute to Black youth on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Students from the Actors Studio at Pathways are […]

Forsythe Middle School robotics captain addresses State Career Education Conference

January 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

‘She made us all proud,’ says coach of Ada Hensley’s talk Ada Hensley, an 8th grader at Forsythe Middle School, recently took the mic at the 2025 Michigan Career Education Conference, the state’s premier open […]

Students created signs of peace and unity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and held a Student Peace Walk throughout the school

Video: King Elementary 4th & 5th grad hold a Student Peace Walk to share messages of unity

January 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Our King Elementary fourth and fifth graders led the way in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during Friday’s Student Peace Walk. The students created thoughtful signs and messages of peace and unity. They […]

Jewel Walters, Thurston kindergarten teacher

January 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Thurston Elementary kindergarten teacher Jewel Walters was born in Toledo, Ohio. She and her sisters, Peaches and Angel, were raised by her father, who worked at the Ford Stamping Plant, and her mother, who was employed […]

Huron High School’s jazz band will compete nationally

January 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

By John Bommarito, WEMU Digital Operations Specialist and host of The Song Break To hear the audio interview, go to: https://www.wemu.org/music/2025-01-23/huron-high-schools-jazz-band-will-compete-nationally John Bommarito: You’re listening to The Song Break on 89 one WEMU. Something pretty special […]

Student artwork displayed at Huron Art Night 2025

Video: Huron High School celebrates student artists at annual Art Night

January 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Huron art teacher Ann Townsend-Zhu created this video of the annual Huron High School Art Night, which featured an art show, art demonstrations, studio tours, and refreshments. Great job, all!

Skyline alum selected as Schwarzman Scholar from highly competitive global pool

January 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The MSU grad and entrepreneur has won a fully-funded master’s degree and leadership program in Beijing Mustafa Syed, a 2017 graduate of Skyline High School and a Michigan State University alum, has been named a Schwarzman […]