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[ 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
[ October 15, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Sara Gibson’s orchestra class at Slauson Middle School Latest news
[ October 14, 2026 ] Kristen Tabert, Scarlett Middle School science teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ October 13, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Skyline’s new Robotics Engineering class A minute in the room

Idle-Free Campaign highlights AAPS display at Green Fair

September 21, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools students and staff shared some of the district’s environmental efforts at Ann Arbor’s 2026 A2 Zero Green Fair on Friday. This included one of the district’s electric school buses, work underway […]

Skyline High School’s food pantry grows into a school community staple

September 18, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Thoughtful school staff are working to eliminate barriers for students, administrator says A few steps from the principal’s office at Skyline High School, a door that once opened onto a storage closet now opens onto […]

Skyline High School hosts hands-on carnival for students with special needs

September 18, 2026 AAPS News Editor

T.Wall Foundation sponsors second annual community-building event The Skyline High School gym was filled with laughter, encouragement, and lots of applause Thursday as the school hosted its second annual T. Wall Carnival, welcoming students with special […]

Bryant Elementary welcomes local farmers for hands-on market experience

September 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Bryant hosts the first farmers market of the school year as students make their own pickles and take home bags of fresh produce Bryant Elementary welcomed local farmers and fresh produce to its campus on […]

Mike Porter, Skyline High School Community Assistant

September 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School Community Assistant Mike Porter grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Ann Arbor Public Schools, beginning at Northside Elementary and continuing through Thurston Elementary, Clague Middle School, and Huron High School. During […]

A minute in the room: Luke Woodworth’s self-contained classroom at Slauson Middle School

September 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an ordinary day looks like? That’s the idea behind our new feature, “A […]

Sara Gibson, Slauson Middle School Director of Orchestras

September 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Sara Gibson, M.A. Ed., is Director of Orchestras at Slauson Middle School. She brings extensive experience in music education and leadership, along with an active performing career as a cellist. Before joining Ann Arbor Public […]

Video: Slauson 6th graders share first-week surprises, favorite classes, and locker tips

September 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Big school, bigger adventures! Slauson Middle School’s 6th graders share first-week surprises, favorite classes, and their Number One tip for next year’s class: Practice that locker combo!

Video: Day One at Westerman Preschool & Family Center

September 8, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor As always, Day One at Westerman Preschool & Family Center was a mix of tears, smiles, wide eyes, and hugs. We warmly welcome our youngest learners to the […]

Video: Kindergarteners tell us about their first few days of school

September 4, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News We asked a few kindergarteners at Thurston and Pittsfield: How are your first days going? What do you like most about your teachers? And what’s the best part of […]