Elementary News
Two minutes at: Pittsfield Elementary
Take a two-minute tour of Pittsfield Elementary in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district, where our pledge is, “Every child, every day.” Let’s go, Pittsfield Penguins!
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Alumni Spotlight
2014 Pioneer graduate Sam Kidd shines as national finalist in Metropolitan Opera competion
Only nine singers from a pool of 1,500 were selected as finalists at the March 16 competition in New York City Samuel Kidd, a 2014 Pioneer High School’s choral program graduate under Steve Lorenz, has […]
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Community Ensemble Theatre presents musical to sold-out crowds
“Curtains”—a love song to musical theatre— was a hit with cast and audience alike Photos by Margie Morris and Carrie Bank Community Ensemble Theatre (CET) at Community High School performed the Kander and Ebb musical […]
Elementary News
Logan Elementary celebrates Pi Day with math activities, pie for dessert, and more
Logan Elementary held its Pi Day celebration on Friday, incorporating both educational and entertaining activities for students. The event featured pie served in the cafeteria during lunch. Fifth graders participated in a challenge to recite […]
Elementary News
Two minutes at: King Elementary
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Take a two-minute tour of King Elementary in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district. The mission for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School is to […]
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AAPS student artists earn honors in the Michigan Art Education Association’s 2025 State Art Show
Congratulations to the AAPS student artists for earning honors in the Michigan Art Education Association’s 2025 State Art Show which gave them the chance to showcase outstanding artwork produced by students from all over Michigan. […]
Elementary News
Educators from across the state meet at Carpenter and Allen elementary schools to collaborate on Math Recovery best practices
The gathering highlights AAPS’ commitment to research-based math instruction strategies Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor Carpenter and Allen elementary schools hosted a gathering of math education specialists on Friday, […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Kirsten Workman, Pioneer High School science teacher
Pioneer High School science teacher Kirsten Workman was born in Massachusetts and moved to Michigan in the first grade. She is the oldest of five siblings. Her father is an engineer and her mother was […]
Elementary News
Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary
This 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 fully sees, values, and celebrates each child for […]
Features
Ann Arbor PTO Council launches Equity Fundraiser to benefit Title I students
The Ann Arbor PTO Council (PTOC) is launching an online fundraiser on Thursday, March 6 to boost PTO funding at Title I elementary schools. PTOs typically supplement gaps in school funding, but because of wealth and resource […]