ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In an open letter, labor unions representing 2,000 employees from the school system expressed being “extremely distressed” by the board’s move during a special Aug. 7 meeting.

Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift has been superintendent of the school district since 2013.

Pioneer High School's spring production of "Oklahoma!" has eliminated the use of prop guns in several scenes, school officials said.

The Thurston Community Players will present their first production after a two-year hiatus in early May.

Pioneer's A Cappella Choir has earned the statewide distinction five times.

"We want to make families and the community aware, in advance, that there will be a number of law enforcement vehicles in the parking lot at Pioneer tomorrow afternoon to ease any concerns and questions about what is occurring," officials said.

The film screening is free and open to the public.

“This year is the 30th Anniversary of the store and leadership decided that one of the best ways to celebrate is to make a donation that works toward the PTO Thrift Shop vision of a diverse and thriving community in which every Ann Arbor Public Schools student has equitable access to enrichment opportunities inside and outside the classroom,” PTO Thrift Shop officials wrote in a release.

All AAPS after school activities have been canceled for the day due to anticipated heavy snow.

Lawton Elementary is without power, AAPS officials said.

Buildings with power will reopen for classes Monday.

More than half of Ann Arbor Public Schools buildings were without power on Thursday afternoon.

AAPS will close for a second day as an ice storm hits the area.

AAPS has canceled all school activities ahead of Wednesday's anticipated ice storm.

Slick roads following overnight precipitation reason for AAPS closure, says district.

Here's what's open for families on President's Day in Ann Arbor.

Superintendent of AAPS Jeanice Swift responded to the attacks at MSU.

AAPS superintendent Jeanice Swift addressed the fake threat made to Huron High School on Feb. 7, 2023.

Hit the ice with the whole family during the annual Buhr Blitz in Ann Arbor.

A Pioneer High School student was found dead Monday at the school’s football stadium three days after she failed to return home from school, police said.

Ann Arbor Public Schools will be closed for a second day on Thursday.

Ann Arbor Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Masks will be mandatory inside all AAPS school buildings Jan. 9-20, district officials said.

AAPS is recommending all students, teachers and staff wear face masks for two weeks following winter break.

AAPS school buildings continue to close due to a high number of staff illnesses, district officials say.

Three public schools will close on Friday due to a large number of staff being out sick.

AAPS shares that student and staff absences are increasing as viruses spread.

Burns Park Elementary School is closed Thursday, Dec. 15, says the district.

Ann Arbor Public Schools and law enforcement have lifted a school lockdown after investigating an alleged shooting threat at Huron High School.

Pioneer High School will be closed on Tuesday, officials said.

The district announced a sudden closure of Pioneer on Monday.

The district currently serves almost 17,500 students between 32 schools, with 70% of students considered proficient in reading and 66% proficient in math, Niche said.

Michigan Count Day falls on Yom Kippur this year, Judaism's holiest day.

Ann Arbor is the top place to raise a family in the country, according to Fortune Magazine.

Ann Arbor Public Schools officials have said that a leak in one of the geothermal lines at Skyline High School caused ethylene glycol to bubble into the parking lot.

Masks are no longer required at AAPS, except during high risk situations, says superintendent.

Those interested in improving their health or flexibility have a chance to try Rec & Ed courses between Sept.10-18 before making a commitment.

A documentary showcasing one of Ann Arbor's most beloved schools returns to the big screen this month.

Jenn Cornell (D) is running to represent Ward 5 on Ann Arbor City Council.

In May, students at the elementary school, located on Ann Arbor’s eastside, raised $2,942.67 for the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

Masks are now optional inside AAPS buildings.

LAZ Parking and Ann Arbor Public Schools announced Thursday that Pioneer High School will no longer allow RV parking for University of Michigan tailgates.

AAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift reacted to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 people, the majority of them children, dead.

Ann Arbor Public Schools has shared the name of the boy who drowned in the Huron River on May 11, 2022.

AAPS will be doing a hiring push for before and after care workers.

Ann Arbor is one of the top public school districts in the U.S., according to Niche.

Attend a family-friendly event for a good cause in Ann Arbor.

Good news for families. All Ann Arbor Public Schools bus routes will be restored on Monday.

The school district told students and families that snowy weather and road conditions contributed to the decision for Friday's remote-virtual day.

A Friday email from AAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift said that universal masking and other safety protocols remain in place until further notice.

Public school students in Tree Town will continue learning virtually on Friday due to severe winter weather.

Tree Town public school students will study from home again on Thursday due to severe winter weather.

Students attending Ann Arbor Public Schools will learn remotely on Wednesday due to inclement weather.

The change will start Monday and extends until Monday, Feb. 11.

On Friday, Ann Arbor Public Schools reported their highest weekly COVID case total since the beginning of the pandemic.

Between 9 a.m. and noon, the National Guard will be at Pioneer High School helping to test AAPS community members who register for the event.

Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Jeanice Swift made the announcement through an email on Tuesday afternoon stating that the sudden switch was due to staff illness and absence.

All Ann Arbor public schools will return to in-person learning next week, except for Skyline and Pathways high schools, said Superintendent Jeanice Swift in a district update on Friday.

Bus service for 20 Ann Arbor Public Schools routes has been suspended because of the labor shortage tied to the latest COVID surge, officials said.

The majority of public schools in Ann Arbor will resume in-person instruction next week.

The continued rise in coronavirus cases across Michigan and an expected surge following Christmas and the New Year is extending the holiday break for some students.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-reaching impacts including vaccine mandates, school closures, staffing shortages, mask rules, vaccination sites and more.

Students in Ann Arbor Public Schools will start the first week of January learning from home as COVID cases surge locally.

AAPS students can get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday at Pioneer High School.

Ann Arbor Public Schools closed Forsythe Middle School on Wednesday after learning of an earlier incident involving a student.

All Ann Arbor Public Schools buildings will be closed on Friday as the district, law enforcement review threats made online.

Ann Arbor's superintendent and local law enforcement officials discuss the Oxford High School shooting and local efforts to prevent similar scenarios.

AAPS is allowing high school students to go home for the day after threatening posts emerged online.

AAPS announced schools will be closed next week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday due to high COVID activity in the district and an ongoing staff shortage.

AAPS will be hosting virtual interviews this week.

AAPS students and their families can get vaccinated against COVID-19 during several upcoming clinics.

A2STEAM parents were notified last minute that school would be closed on Friday.

Ann Arbor Public Schools district canceled classes on Monday (Nov. 1).

Classes are canceled for everyone in the Ann Arbor Public School district on Monday due to staffing problems.

AAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift spoke with A4 about the district's ongoing staff shortage.

Thurston Elementary teacher Yael Rothfeld is a semifinalist for this year's Music Educator Award.

Classes are canceled on Monday for all Ann Arbor Public Schools due to ongoing staff shortage, says superintendent.

Swift said the district is looking into the factors that made several schools shift to remote learning recently.

A2STEAM families were notified this morning that school would be going remote.

Forsythe, Huron and Skyline will go remote on Friday.

Burns Park Elementary has temporarily paused in-person learning due to rising COVID cases.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is inviting interested candidates to sign up for its job fair this week.

Ann Arbor Public Schools has reported an increase in COVID cases since the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the public school system is hosting a virtual job fair as it searches to fill positions in all subjects and grade levels.

Tour several locations throughout Ann Arbor on Sunday to learn what happens to the items you throw away.

The Washtenaw County Health Department expects to announce a mask mandate later this week.

Two of Ann Arbor's public pools are closing for the season on Sunday.

Ann Arbor will be decreasing operations at some of its facilities due to a drop in staffing levels ahead of Labor Day.

Ann Arbor Public Schools will be offering after school enrichment classes in some of its buildings this year.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is implementing a universal masking policy for the upcoming school year at the recommendation of health protection agencies.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is holding an informational meeting about pipe repair work at the Thurston Nature Center.

Learn more about Huron and King's new principals.

A group of local parents is trying to find a solution for families in need of childcare this upcoming school year.

Pioneer grad Vaughn Westerman is in the finals of the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.

Two virtual schooling options will be available this fall for Ann Arbor Public Schools famlies.

Registration now open is now open for Rec & Ed's summer fitness and enrichment classes.

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday!

Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) will not offer before-and-after-school childcare programs for school age students during the 2021-2022 school year.

Ann Arbor Public Schools staff, students and family members 16 years and older can receive vaccines against COVID-19 at Huron High School on Thursday.