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Inclement weather forces remote-virtual school day for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

February 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Based on the National Weather Service prediction of winter storm conditions in Ann Arbor, beginning Tuesday evening: Wednesday, Feb. 2 will be a remote-virtual school day due to inclement weather. All in-school, after-school activities, and […]

Two minutes at: King Elementary

January 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

Juried art shows feature work of AAPS students

January 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The artwork of several AAPS students from all grades has been entered into the juried Region 3 Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) Show now on display at the Ann Arbor Public Library through Feb. 20. […]

JD Benison, Burns Park third grade teacher

January 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor JD Benison is from Grand Rapids, where he attended sixth grade at Zoo School on the campus of John Ball Zoo, a program through Grand Rapids Public Schools. While […]

Profile: Skyline’s Matthew Lee has a few more (big) goals to meet before he swims off to other challenges

January 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Head coach Maureen Murrett sees something different in Matthew Lee. There is a confidence and determination there that is ready to make a big splash for the Skyline varsity swimming and diving […]

Pioneer’s Stefanie Kerska named a 2020-21 National Coach of the Year by NFHS

January 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Pioneer swimming and diving coach Stefanie Kerska was one of 23 high school coaches from across the country to be selected as a 2020-21 National Coach of the Year by the National […]

Wendy Blackman, Westerman Preschool & Family Center teacher

January 19, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Wendy Blackman grew up in Lincoln Park, the only daughter of Rodney and Nancy McKay. Her father worked for American Airlines in the heavy freight area before passing away […]

Pioneer senior Ethan Steiner honored by national theater competition

January 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pioneer High School senior Ethan Steiner—dubbed a “longtime superstar” by one of his teachers—has received a 2022 YoungArts award in Theater. YoungArts applicants are between the ages of 15–18 […]

Teachers choose decodables suppled by a Karen Thomas grant.

Eight elementary schools receive grants for books to help struggling readers impacted by the pandemic

January 13, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The Karen Thomas grants recognize the increased need for literacy funding due to the strains placed on teachers and students by Covid-19 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor A total of $18.835 has been awarded […]

Superintendent Jeanice Swift subs at Huron High School as Covid-related staff absences climb

January 13, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Ridhima L. Kodali, Managing Editor, The Huron Emery Superintendent Jeanice Swift subbed in during classes Tuesday, Jan. 12, due to a large number of staff absences in the building while clarifying protocols and AAPS’ […]