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It’s time for Kindergarten & Young/5s Enrollment. We’ve got a list of Ann Arbor Kindergarten and Young 5 Programs plus Roundup Dates. Check out the information below on Ann Arbor area Elementary Schools. Kindergarten vs Young 5s Kindergarten has changed since I was in school. There are more academic expectations and it is now a […]
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Do you have questions about Back to School in Ann Arbor Public Schools? Our Back to School Guide will help you find answers to your questions. We are starting to add to this list for 2025-2026. Information is slowly being released about Back to School for 2025. It is the first time that we have
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Each year, there are several important dates for AAPS families before school starts. Elementary schools often have playground playdates and meet and greets before school starts, High Schools have orientations, band camps, and sports practices. After school starts, each school has a Back to School night plus a variety of other return events. Before School
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor School Supply Lists? We’ve got the details. It’s mid-July which means Back to School ads and promotions have started and I see supplies in all the big box stores I visit. I am hearing about crazy supply lists from friends across the country. Every year, I hear new parents
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Are you looking for the 2026-2027 Ann Arbor School calendar? In an unprecedented move, AAPS released the 2026-2027 calendar with the 2025-2026 calendar. This is the first time I recall a calendar being released so far in advance and I became an AAPS parent in 2011. 2026-2027 AAPS Calendar This is the calendar that was
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Are you looking for the 2025-2026 Ann Arbor School calendar? Next year’s AAPS calendar has not been released yet. Calendars are typically released over the summer. But, that doesn’t mean we know nothing about the calendar! Winter and spring break schedules are available. And I’ve been predicting the Ann Arbor Public Schools calendar for several
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The Ann Arbor Public Schools Bell Schedule for 2025-2026 has had a few minor changes from last year. 2025-2026 AAPS Start & End Times For many years, there were efforts and requests for high school students to start later. This would fit better with the natural sleep schedule of most teens. During the virtual year,
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When is Spring Break 2026 in Michigan public schools? By Michigan law, all public school districts in a county must share a common Winter Break and Spring Break. Ann Arbor Public Schools is part of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). WISD quietly approved the calendars through 2030 in April 2025. This calendar includes Winter Break 2025,
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At the end of the school year, most of the Ann Arbor elementary schools hold an all-school social event that is typically a fundraiser. Most schools call the event an Ice Cream Social, but there is the Wines ROAR, Allen Country Fair, and other names at each school. If your child will be starting Kindergarten
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The Ann Arbor PTO Council has launched a fundraiser to bridge the gap in PTO funding between schools. They are asking for a $20 donation from families and community members that are able to donate. PTO Funds are used to support field trips, enrichment programs, classroom resources, and more in schools. You can donate to
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