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Nick Mosher, Wines Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 2, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Wines Elementary teacher Nick Mosher was born in New York and moved to Ann Arbor when he was in third grade after his parents divorced. His mother wanted to return to her hometown to earn […]

AAPS celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

September 28, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of quick videos showing how AAPS ensures a culture of dignity, belonging, and well-being through intentional actions each day. Each year, AAPS joins in the observation […]

45 Ann Arbor Public Schools students named National Merit scholarship semi-finalists

September 27, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools congratulates 45 students who have recently been named semi-finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. This year, the Ann Arbor Public Schools accounts for more than 9 percent of the […]

Former U.S. ambassadors speak to Huron students about their careers representing America abroad

September 27, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Four former United States ambassadors visited Huron High School Tuesday to speak with students about diplomacy and share insights from their long careers representing America abroad. The envoys—John Feeley, Liliana Ayalde, P. Michael McKinley, and […]

Pittsfield Elementary students joyfully participate in the PTO’s largest fundraiser: a vibrant color run.

September 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Pittsfield’s major PTO fundraiser for the year was a colorful blast on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Click here for more information about the fundraiser, which is just $2,500 away from its $15,000 goal. Money raised […]

Kent Wattleworth, Huron High School Director of Choirs

September 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Kent Wattleworth was born in Ann Arbor and grew up in Canton. His father was an engineer for Ford and Visteon, and his mother taught French at the elementary and middle school levels. Wattleworth earned […]

Indigo Lee, Allen Elementary third grade teacher

September 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Indigo Lee grew up near Brighton where she spent her childhood exploring the great outdoors, riding horses for many years, and living near her grandparents who continue to hold special spots in her life. After […]

Video: A quick look at how AAPS ensures a culture of dignity, belonging, and well-being

September 19, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Just before the start of the new school year, Pittsfield Elementary teachers took a bus tour of their students’ neighborhoods, strengthening connections along the way Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of […]

Video: A quick look at how AAPS ensures a culture of dignity, belonging, and well-being

September 18, 2023 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM fifth graders raise chickens and vegetables, sell eggs at a farm stand, and live by the mantra of POWER—Presence, Openness, Willingness, Empathy, and Respect. Editor’s note: This is the first in a series […]

De’Marko Thurman, A2 Virtual+ teacher

September 12, 2023 AAPS News Editor

De´Marko Thurman and his two siblings were born and raised in Detroit by his mother, Carolyn, a retired Office Professional for Detroit Public Schools, and his late father, Wilfred, who worked as a steel worker […]