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[ June 12, 2026 ] AAPS thanks 2026 retirees at red carpet reception Latest news
[ June 10, 2026 ] Students cheer on ceremonial beam raising at new Thruston Elementary News
[ June 9, 2026 ] Video: Lawton Elementary claps out retirees and fifth graders on last day of school Elementary News
[ June 9, 2026 ] Jessica Rodriguez, Wines Elementary third grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ June 8, 2026 ] Huron Class of 2026 bids farewell in a ceremony marked by music, memories and milestones Latest news

Set sail with Moana Jr. at Tappan Middle School

April 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Tappan Players will present Disney’s Moana Jr. May 2-4 Join us for the Tappan Players’ production of Disney’s Moana JR., a 60-minute musical adventure based on the beloved 2016 Disney film, specially adapted for […]

Forsythe Middle School’s Robotics Team Ratatoaster Heading To FIRST World Championship

April 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Forsythe Middle School’s Robotics Team Ratatoaster won the Rookie All Star Award at the Michigan State Championship during their scheduled interview for Rookie All Star State Award (their robot did not qualify) at Saginaw […]

AAPS shines at Region 9 Science Olympiad at the University of Michigan on March 15

March 21, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools excelled in the Region 9 Science Olympiad tournament held March 15 at the University of Michigan. Top-placing teams qualified for the State Tournament at Michigan State University on April 26. Among […]

A tapestry of change: A2 STEAM students study and illuminate Black labor history

February 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM middle schoolers have transformed their history lessons into visual storytelling, bringing to life the stories of Black labor activists whose work helped shape the country. The project began on National African American Parent […]

Slauson student’s award-winning artwork featured in program of State of the State Address

February 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Erin Kawata says she was inspired by the way Michigan “illuminates the path of our nation’s growing future” The program for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address last night featured artwork from […]

Rival middle school teams unite in celebration of student athlete’s big moment on the court

February 21, 2025 AAPS News Editor

For Michael Hansen, being on the basketball team is a big deal By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Scarlett Middle School vs. Forsythe Middle School A Team basketball game is always an anticipated matchup. […]

Forsythe Middle School robotics captain addresses State Career Education Conference

January 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

‘She made us all proud,’ says coach of Ada Hensley’s talk Ada Hensley, an 8th grader at Forsythe Middle School, recently took the mic at the 2025 Michigan Career Education Conference, the state’s premier open […]

Two minutes at: Tappan Middle School

January 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This video 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 […]

Jay Howe, Tappan Middle School art teacher

January 13, 2025 AAPS News Editor

James “Jay” Howe grew up in Ann Arbor, where he attended Ann Arbor Public Schools—Allen, Burns Park, Tappan, and Huron. After graduating from Huron High School in 1995, he went on to study at the […]

Slauson sixth graders create and donate puzzle cubes to Mott Children’s Hospital

December 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

For Kim Jaster, who teaches the PLTW Design and Modeling class, these humanitarian “Puzzles with Purpose” lessons are among the most important At Slauson Middle School, Kim Jaster’s Design and Modeling class has again turned […]