AAPS District News

Exterior of 399 Sedgewood Lane, the house built by students in 2023-24

Homebuilding Program sells house for over asking price

August 14, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools students have once again sold an impressive home built over the course of a single school year. 399 Sedgewood Lane is under contract for $700,000. The five bedroom home features over […]

Challenging young minds: High school students design & host a free Academic Games Camp

August 7, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Camp founder Jessica Wu, a Huron High School junior, is hoping to see more diversity in the Ann Arbor Academic Games, which she has enjoyed since 4th grade In an impressive display of initiative and […]

Retired Huron High School teacher pens book on equity in education after interviewing 22 former students

August 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

In “Listen to the Truth They Bring,” Lori Wojtowicz connects with former students to discuss their fight for equity After dedicating 35 years to teaching AP English and African American Literature at Huron High School, […]

AAPS celebrates alumni turned Olympians competing in Paris

August 1, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Two recent AAPS alumni are set to make their Olympic debuts as they compete for Team USA in the Summer Olympics in Paris in the coming days. Zach Hammer, 18, graduated this spring from Skyline, […]

Video: The Leslie Science & Nature Center visits AAPS’ Summer Learning Institute

July 30, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The Leslie Science & Nature Center brought nature to life Monday at the AAPS Summer Learning Institute. Students got to see a live hawk up close and learn about these birds of prey. Staff also […]

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The Summer Learning Institute brings together students from across the district to learn and grow in a nurturing environment

July 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

AAPS is proud to offer the Summer Learning Institute again this summer, which allows us to bring together students from across the district. Our goal is to provide a learning environment that supports all students […]

Video: Safety Town 2024 means 500 rising kindergarten students are now more safety savvy

July 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Once on the disabled list, the animated Buster the Bus was back in business More than 500 rising kindergarten students are now more safety savvy thanks to their participation in Rec & Ed’s annual Safety […]

Q & A with Skyline senior Arjun Alva, who is devoted to helping others through his volunteer organization ‘Bettering Ann Arbor’

July 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Arjun says the end goal of his philanthropy is quality education Arjun Alva, a rising senior at Skyline High School, has become a beacon of hope and change through his volunteer organization, Bettering Ann Arbor. […]

Video: A2 Nature Guardians summer camp concludes two weeks of enriching exploration

July 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The A2 Nature Guardians summer day camp concludes today at the Freeman Environmental Education Center, where campers explored ecology and stewardship principles through place-based activities and games, including habitat enhancement and native plant gardening projects on […]

Video: New Rec & Ed Dance Team Camp

July 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Rec & Ed’s new summer Dance Team Camp concludes today with a showcase for families. Campers will present their freshly learned routines, ranging from hip hop and jazz to spirited pom performances. These young dancers […]