AAPS District News

Ceremonial groundbreaking held to celebrate the construction of a new Mitchell Elementary

April 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Students, educators, district trustees and guests gathered Friday, April 11, for a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction on the new Mitchell Elementary School. The event marked a significant milestone in the district’s […]

Three interim principals appointed to permanent positions in Ann Arbor Public Schools

April 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

After serving in interim roles this school year, three educators have been appointed principals in Ann Arbor Public Schools. AAPS Superintendent Jazz Park extends a special thank you to the teachers, staff, parents, and community […]

King art teacher, four students excel in EOD art competition

April 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Congratulations to King Elementary art teacher Laura Wayne and her King art students for excelling in the 2025 Embracing Our Differences Michigan (EOD) art competition. Their work will now be made into large banners for […]

Maria DeRosia, Eberwhite fifth grade teacher

April 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Maria DeRosia was born in the Philippines and moved to Michigan when she was five. She grew up in Howell with her father, mother, two older brothers, and two younger sisters. After graduating from Howell […]

Two minutes at: Burns Park Elementary

April 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Take a two-minute tour of Burns Park Elementary in our ongoing series showcasing each school in the district, where our pledge is, “Every child, every day.” We are […]

Athlete Spotlight: Huron’s Lucy Paliani goes the distance as one of the area’s top runners

April 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby, weloveannarbor.com Back in November, Huron cross country runner Lucy Paliani crossed the finish line of her high school career at the MHSAA State Finals at MIS. It’s been a long run for […]

Linda Clark, Pittsfield Elementary Teacher Assistant

April 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pittsfield Elementary Teacher Assistant Linda Clark grew up in Fenton, before attending the University of Arizona where she studied Animal Science/Wildlife Biology. She spent most of her adult years in northern Michigan, residing in Boyne […]

Celebrating alumni success: 2022 alum Cali Hill applauds the musical theater environment at Pioneer High

April 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Since high school, Hill has performed in five professional regional theatre productions in Michigan A Pioneer High School alum passionate about theatre and music continues to make strides in musical theater, proving the transformative power […]

The Huron Bel Canto Choir and A Cappella Choir complete international tour to the Czech Republic and Austria

March 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Choir director Kent Wattleworth calls it ‘an amazing time’ The Huron Bel Canto Choir and A Cappella Choir just completed their international tour to the Czech Republic and Austria! They performed formal concerts in Prague, […]

Pioneer High School senior Haneul Park captures national gold for art portfolio

March 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Haneul is one of eight winners in a Scholastic art competition The prestigious Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards recently unveiled its National Gold Medalists, recognizing exceptional young artists and writers from across the country. Pioneer […]