AAPS District News

Educators from across the state meet at Carpenter and Allen elementary schools to collaborate on Math Recovery best practices

March 11, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The gathering highlights AAPS’ commitment to research-based math instruction strategies Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor Carpenter and Allen elementary schools hosted a gathering of math education specialists on Friday, […]

Kirsten Workman, Pioneer High School science teacher

March 11, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School science teacher Kirsten Workman was born in Massachusetts and moved to Michigan in the first grade. She is the oldest of five siblings. Her father is an engineer and her mother was […]

Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary

March 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This 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 for […]

Ann Arbor PTO Council launches Equity Fundraiser to benefit Title I students

March 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor PTO Council (PTOC) is launching an online fundraiser on Thursday, March 6 to boost PTO funding at Title I elementary schools. PTOs typically supplement gaps in school funding, but because of wealth and resource […]

Mary Roderique, Burns Park Elementary kindergarten teacher

March 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Mary Roderique was born in Minnesota and grew up near Indianapolis. She attended Indiana University, where she pursued an impressive overload of credits, studying Business, Psychology, English, Biology, and Vocal Performance before joining the School […]

CHS Jazz Bands excel at 43rd Annual Western Invitational

March 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Community High School’s jazz program made a big impact at Western Michigan University’s 43rd Annual Western Invitational this past Saturday, with multiple groups earning top honors in the prestigious competition. CHS combos “Zeitgeist” and “Funky […]

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 […]

Discovery Kitchen makes smart snacking fun for students at King Elementary

February 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Strawberry yogurt bark was a hit with the kids There’s no question that Gen Z students are quickly becoming the “snacking generation.”With school, sports, and other extra-curricular activities, students not only need healthymeals, but snacks […]

Video: Skyline High School holds annual Black History Month assembly

February 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

“Relentless” was the theme of the talent-filled program “Relentless” was the theme of Skyline’s Black History Month assembly, in which students presented a powerful program honoring the strength that defines Black culture. We’re proud of […]

Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history

February 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Allen Elementary’s Black History Month Celebration featured performances deeply rooted in Black history, highlighting themes of resilience, justice, and artistic expression. Musical selections included “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize” performed by third graders, “Don’t B […]