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Community High School jazz combo “Red in Blue” earns national recognition

May 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Musicians Claim 2nd Place in Downbeat Magazine’s Global Competition Community High’s jazz combo “Red in Blue” has captured 2nd Place in the Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award in the High School Combo Contest. The prestigious […]

First graders’ creative drawings come to 3-D life through Pioneer High School art collaboration

May 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Dicken Elementary first graders this week went on an unforgettable field trip that brought their artwork to life. The fun began in their classroom weeks ago, where they designed and illustrated fantastical animals. Their colorful […]

Video: Bach Elementary takes part in Walk, Roll, and Bike to School Day

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The weather was ideal as students and families took part in this Safe Routes to School program Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Bach Elementary was one of several AAPS elementary schools that participated […]

Logan Elementary celebrates groundbreaking for new facility

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Logan Elementary School hosted ceremonial groundbreaking activities on Monday to mark the beginning of construction for its new facility. The current school, located at 2685 Traverse Boulevard, will be relocated to a new site adjacent […]

AAPS students shine at ACS U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad in Huron Valley Region

May 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools had remarkable success in the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) local exam in March at Eastern Michigan University. The top-scoring students from the local exam were nominated for the national examination in mid-April. […]

Slideshow: We celebrate our AAPS teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day

May 6, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor On National Teacher Appreciation Day and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to educators who shape the future through their dedication, patience, and commitment to learning. Thank […]

Dicken Elementary breaks ground on new school

May 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Students, staff, and community members gathered at Dicken Elementary on Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a new building that will serve Ann Arbor Public Schools for generations to come. […]

AAPS schools excel at Science Olympiad State Tournament

May 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

AAPS schools had an amazing day at the Science Olympiad State Tournament, which was held at Michigan State University on April 26th, winning three of the state’s four bids to the 2025 National Tournament. The […]

Clague Middle School student wins `Aspiring Young Journalist Award’ from the Journalism Education Association

May 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Annabella Mi was honored as the JEA’s 2025 Aspiring Young Journalist By Joe Humphrey, MJE, JEA Journalist of the Year Coordinator Do not underestimate middle school journalists. Those are the fitting words of Annabella Mi, […]

State Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. State Senator Jeff Irwin, Ypsilanti Superintendent Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti School Board member Jeanice Townsend, Michigan Board of Education President Dr. Pamela Pugh, WISD Superintendent Naomi Norman and AAPS Superintendent Jazz Parks

Challenges facing public education in Washtenaw County discussed at town hall meeting

May 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

State Board of Education President Dr. Pamela Pugh, state elected officials and education leaders from across Washtenaw County shared an update about threats to education, what’s going well in Michigan and what support community members […]