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[ February 23, 2026 ] Nancy Shafer Boudreau, Pioneer High School women’s cross country/varsity track coach "Exceptional" profiles
[ 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
[ February 16, 2026 ] Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director "Exceptional" profiles
[ February 12, 2026 ] The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades Latest news

A2 STEAM students prepare for EXPO 2022 by practicing their presentations.

A2 STEAM’s EXPO is back, and innovative as ever

December 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Annual event showcasing student talent was back for the first time since the pandemic By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s what you might expect from a school whose mission is to provide an environment […]

The Tappan Theater Department takes its show on the road, performs for Allen Elementary

December 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Tappan Theater Department put on a play today at Allen Elementary, and judging by audience reaction, “Miss Nelson Is Missing” was a hit!

Melissa Gordon, Huron High School business teacher

December 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School business teacher Melissa Gordon was born and raised in the Ann Arbor area. An alumni of King Elementary School, she asks her Huron students at the start of the semester who attended […]

Rec & Ed’s Before/After Care staff & students join in International Volunteer Day

December 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor In honor of International Volunteer Day, AAPS’ six After Care sites all week have been working on making no-sew tie blankets for children in need to be donated to Project Linus, creating greeting […]

Grants totaling nearly $19,000 will benefit AAPS students in innovative ways thanks to the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

December 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor From providing new books celebrating diversity to field trips to a large format printer, the 2022 Ann Arbor Public School Education Fund (AAPSEF) Grants will benefit AAPS students in […]

Maureen Murrett, Skyline High School Swimming Coach

December 8, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Maureen (Mo-Jo) Murrett grew up in Buffalo, New York, the youngest of nine children in a family known for its love of games and competitive sports. She graduated from Nardin Academy where she earned varsity […]

AAPS Environmental Sustainability Framework front page, with picture of five young people.

Ann Arbor Public Schools Environmental Sustainability Framework: We want to hear your thoughts

December 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

In a letter to the AAPS community, Superintendent Jeanice Swift and Executive Director of Environmental Sustainability Emile Lauzzana write: It’s a great day in the Ann Arbor Public Schools as we share the first-ever AAPS […]

The Actors Studio at Pathways (ASAP) to present the student-written play `A Mind on the Tip of a Cloud’ on Dec. 9 & 10

December 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The Actors Studio at Pathways (ASAP)will present a play about a young girl’s fight to keep her dream alive on Dec. 9 & 10. ‘A Mind on the Tip of a Cloud’ is a play about […]

Food Service

Coming in December to AAPS Food Service: ‘Spice it Up!’

November 30, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Greetings from Ann Arbor Public Schools Food Service! December’s theme is “Spice it Up!” and we’ll be featuring ethnic foods and spices from around the world. At lunchtime on Dec. 14, we’ll host a Discovery […]

Erika Daman, Forsythe Middle School Special Education Teacher

November 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Erika Daman grew up with her older brother and parents in Canton. During her years at Canton High School, she played many district and regional soccer games against the Pioneers […]