AAPS District News

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 […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents FutureStars 2025 on Saturday, Jan. 18

January 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This 23rd annual show gives talented high school performers a chance to sing and dance before a packed crowd The Pioneer Theatre Guild’s FutureStars 2025 is back for its highly anticipated 23rd year, giving high […]

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 […]

Huron students set to showcase semester-long Personal Projects

January 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The community is invited to view sophomores’ independent research and creative works at MYP Exhibition Every January, Huron sophomores get the chance to show off what they’ve been working on all semester—whether that’s building a […]

Two AAPS teachers and a parent volunteer honored for environmental excellence

January 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Environmental Excellence Partnership Program applauds Angie Wolney, Nick Mosher, and Sarah Frantom for building rain gardens at Tappan and Wines Washtenaw County’s 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards recently recognized two outstanding rain garden projects at […]

Craig Beery, AAPS music teacher

January 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Craig Beery teaches music at Tappan Middle School, and Angell, Pattengill, and Lakewood elementary schools. Beery grew up in the small Michigan town of Chesaning in Saginaw County, where he was a student in the […]

Two minutes at: Skyline High School

January 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis, AAPS District News EditorThis 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 […]

Pittsfield cafeteria becomes winter wonderland thanks to creative Chartwells workers

December 21, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells K12 employees Pearl Brewer and Vanessa Varney love to make lunchtime even more enjoyable for the students at Pittsfield Elementary. Every school day through January they will add a new decoration for the kids […]

AAPS music teacher collaborates with students to create original song for every classroom

December 20, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Music teacher John Churchville has again collaborated with students to create original songs for every classroom in at Pittsfield Elementary. “When you give students ownership over the creative process, they become much more invested in […]

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 […]