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[ February 20, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event Features
[ February 20, 2026 ] Seven members of the Pioneer and Skyline choirs are selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Honors Choir Features
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[ February 12, 2026 ] The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades Latest news
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Karen Gerhart, Lawton fifth grade teacher

February 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Lawton fifth grade teacher Karen Gerhart grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Conrad Weiser High School in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, she decided to go to East Stroudsburg University to pursue a degree in education. After working […]

Pittsfield students celebrate the 100th day of school with fun activities, including a school-wide parade

February 15, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Schools throughout the district this week celebrated the 100th day of school. At Pittsfield Elementary, the day was recognized in several memorable ways. Among them: kindergarteners and first graders paraded around the school while staff […]

Five AAPS schools receive Karen Thomas Fund Grants to support new literacy projects

February 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The annual fund has awarded $6,089.64 to enhance reading and fuel a passion for literacy among AAPS students Five Ann Arbor elementary schools have been awarded grants from the Karen Thomas Fund to support exciting […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrate NAAPID throughout the district

February 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Families across the district came together on Monday, Feb. 12 to recognize and celebrate NAAPID (National African American Parent Involvement Day). Students, parents, teachers, and staff participated in special activities, including guest speakers, musical and […]

Families get moving at Ann Arbor Open School’s Families in P.E. Week

February 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Open School gym is more active than ever this week. For the first time this year, the school is holding Families in P.E. week, as all families of A2 Open Y5-4th graders […]

Slauson science teacher competes in Olympic marathon trials

February 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

English Tomlinson’s final time of 2:35:13 was just 13 minutes behind the first-place winner English Tomlinson, a science teacher at Slauson Middle School, recently competed in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Florida, placing […]

On the annual Global School Play Day, Ann Arbor Open School prioritizes student-led, screen-free play

February 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

For the eighth year, Ann Arbor Open School put academics on pause for a day of unstructured, screen-free play. Global School Play Day is a worldwide movement that began in 2015 as a way to recognize the […]

Voice, choice, and agency: Pattengill launches International Baccalaureate (IB) program aimed at boosting student-led learning

February 6, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Primary Years Programme (PYP) classrooms help students become lifelong learners Since 2103, The Ann Arbor Public Schools IB continuum of international education has offered academic and personal rigor for all students in the Mitchell, Scarlett, and Huron pathways. […]

Kevin Chung, Slauson Middle School Counselor

February 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Kevin Chung was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved with his family to Michigan when he was two years old. He grew up Saline and Brighton, where he developed an interest in working with […]

A star is born: Pattengill 4th grader recognized statewide for his work as a Young Composer

February 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Demarion Williams was among 14 honored at the 2024 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert for an original musical composition he created in class Demarion Williams, a fourth grader at Pattengill Elementary School, was recently […]