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[ October 14, 2026 ] Kristen Tabert, Scarlett Middle School science teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ October 13, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Skyline’s new Robotics Engineering class A minute in the room
[ October 7, 2026 ] AAPS schools take part in Walk & Roll to School Elementary News
[ October 6, 2026 ] A minute on the playground: Mitchell Elementary students have fun cheering, learning to yo-yo, and shooting hoops with their principal A minute in the room
[ October 6, 2026 ] Scott Arrowsmith, Mitchell Elementary 4th grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles

AAPS’ first electric school bus is ready to roll

December 2, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Fleet of four new electric buses will allow the district to continue working toward environmental sustainability. Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The school bus pulling into Pioneer High School next […]

AAPS expands virtual wellness and social/emotional learning support for students, staff, families

November 16, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The Reimagine Learning 2020-21 plan includes virtual support groups, SEL lessons, webinars By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ongoing initiatives and parent support groups within Ann Arbor Public Schools are designed to make sure no parent […]

Online support group will help parents answer the question: ‘Who is the preteen/teenager in my house?’

November 11, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Have you ever said anything along the lines of “Help! Who’s this Pre-Teen/Teenager in My House?“ If so, you’ll want to sign up for a virtual parent support group […]

‘Supporting your Child’s Elementary Math Education’ parent webinar to be held Nov. 13

November 10, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Parents who can’t attend the webinar are encouraged to register anyhow to receive a recording of the event By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Do you want to understand more about your elementary child’s math […]

Virtual learning with: Samantha Starcher, Lakewood teacher’s assistant and mother of two

November 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Samantha Starcher had just started working as a teacher’s assistant at her children’s school last year when COVID-19 forced a sudden end to the school year. In fact, she […]

Bravo! Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section perform virtually

October 29, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section performed together virtually recently under the direction of principal clarinetist Noah Jackson. Click here for more about the Upbeat app they used to create this video.

Rec & Ed’s free one-day classes are a hit with kids

October 6, 2020 AAPS News Editor

There are still openings in most of Rec & Ed’s remaining fall one-time free classes. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Ann Arbor Rec & Ed staff recently launched a new line-up of free […]

3 questions for: Neha Shah, RE Burns Park school garden grant

October 5, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Whole Kids Foundation’s $3,000 grant will enrich students’ connection to food, land, biodiversity By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Burns Park teacher and school garden coordinator Neha Shah says she’s thrilled to receive the $3,000 […]

School supply kit distribution continues at AAPS

September 25, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Elementary & K-8 Supply Kit Distribution have been rescheduled for the week of September 28-October 3 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor By the end of next week, every AAPS student will have received a school […]

Virtual learning with: Logan 3rd grade teacher Tierra Jackson and her 3 AAPS daughters

September 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

There’s a lot of learning going on in the Jacksons’ Ann Arbor home By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Step inside Tierra Jackson’s Ann Arbor home, and it’s soon evident there’s a lot of learning […]