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[ April 22, 2026 ] Christy Landefeld, Logan Elementary Office Professional "Exceptional" profiles
[ April 20, 2026 ] After the storm, a swift cleanup restores Bach playground—even as “Todd the Turtle” and huge maple tree are lost Elementary News
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[ April 14, 2026 ] The Ann Arbor community joins AAPS to strengthen bonds around student mental health Community Gives Back
[ April 14, 2026 ] Choraliers and Fresh Treble earn all-state honors for Pioneer Choirs High School News

From Slauson to space and back again: Aisha Bowe inspires the next generation

April 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

A year after her all-female mission aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, the Slauson alum returns to a cheering crowd of eighth graders, sharing her path and fielding questions When rocket scientist/entrepreneur Aisha Bowe walked into the auditorium […]

Members of the Freeman Environmental Youth Council and teachers Coert Ambrosino and Sarah Hill after presenting to the Board of Education

AAPS Environmental Education Program presentation to the Board of Education

April 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Students and the Ann Arbor Public Schools environmental education program two teachers shared information on the more than 60 year history of the program, what’s happening now and a few of the future plans at […]

A2 STEAM robotics coach earns international recognition

March 27, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The recognition honors not only Sarah Van Loo’s dedication but also the creativity of her students and their connection to future STEM careers. Students at A2 STEAM Middle School aren’t just building, coding, and testing […]

Scarlett Middle School teacher in the running for national “Favorite Teacher” contest

March 19, 2026 AAPS News Editor

PLTW teacher Leslie Baugh is in second place—so far When Scarlett Middle School Project Lead the Way teacher Leslie Baugh checked her email Tuesday, she expected nothing out of the ordinary. Instead, she found herself […]

Tappan Middle School students take the stage with ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ April 17–19

March 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Nearly 100 students helped create the production, with 70 performers bringing the beloved ogre’s story to the stage. Nasty will be nice and Ann Arbor will be “ogre-the-moon” when Tappan Middle School students present their […]

Kaylee Keena, School Social Worker at Tappan Middle School

March 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kaylee Keena grew up with a younger brother in Fremont, Michigan, where her parents still reside. Growing up in a small farming community, it wasn’t uncommon for her friends to […]

AAPS musicians perform at the iconic Hill Auditorium on the annual Orchestra Night

March 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Several AAPS schools came together on March 5 for Orchestra Night at Hill Auditorium, giving student musicians the opportunity to perform in one of the community’s most iconic concert halls. The event allows students to showcase […]

Gymnast Reyna Guggino holds a chipotle lime chicken and brown rice bowl and stands in front of a display of Gatorade Zero at Slauson

University of Michigan Gymnast visits Slauson students at Chartwell’s Power Up – Fueling Performance event

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Slauson students on Wednesday got the opportunity to have a chipotle lime chicken and brown rice bowl and Gatorade Zero as part of the special lunch. They also had the opportunity to meet University of […]

Rolling with It: Forsythe Middle School builds a team where every player belongs

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Forsythe’s 6th-grade Wheelchair Basketball Intramural Team is the district’s first When Kam rolls onto the basketball court at Forsythe Middle School, he isn’t thinking about making AAPS history. He’s just ready to play basketball with his […]

Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event

February 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Vegetarian options are available year-round at every school Tappan Middle School today dedicated one side of its serving line to a special Vegetarian Station, offering students who prefer plant-based meals a wide variety of options […]