AAPS: Forsythe MS robotics captain addresses State Career Education Conference
byAda Hensley, an 8th grader at Forsythe Middle School, recently took the mic at the 2025 Michigan Career Education Conference, the state’s premier open…
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AAPS Exceptional Teacher: Jay Howe, Tappan Middle School art teacher
byBy Jo Mathis / AAPS News Editor James “Jay” Howe grew up in Ann Arbor, where he attended Ann Arbor Public Schools—Allen, Burns Park,…
Ann Arbor NAACP Honors 268 Freedom Fund Scholars
byThe Ann Arbor Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognized 268 Ann Arbor Public Schools high school students at…
AAPS hosts Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Showcase at Skyline, Forsythe and Wines
byBy Jo Mathis / AAPS News Editor Educators from Michigan walked through halls and classrooms at three Ann Arbor schools Tuesday to see Project Lead…
AAPS high school choirs to be well-represented at HS Honors Choir
byBy Jo Mathis / AAPS News Editor The AAPS Choirs will be well-represented at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region C High School Honors…
AAPS Exceptional Teacher: Anna Milanowski, Wines Elementary second grade teacher
byBy Jo Mathis / AAPS News Editor Anna Milanowski was born in west Michigan and eventually made it to the University of Michigan for her…
AAPS: Grammy-winning jazz legend Christian McBride performs for Community High students
byNine-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride visited Community High School last week, offering a rare opportunity for students to learn from one of jazz…
AAPS: Angell fifth grader presents new park design – complete with zip line – to AA City Council
byTen-year-old Erik Petainen, a fifth-grader at Angell Elementary, recently took the mic at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting to present his “Plan the…
AAPS Exceptional Teacher: Sasha Azanov, Tappan Middle School social studies teacher
byStory and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Sasha Azanov grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in a town called New Hope. She says…
AAPS Exceptional Teacher: Robin Birdsong, Carpenter Title 1 teacher
byBy Jo Matthis / AAPS Carpenter Elementary Title 1 Teacher Robin Birdsong grew up in southern Oregon and attended the University of Oregon. After…
