August 22, 2025 - Weekly Update
AAPS District News
The AAPS District News shared a few highlights from back-to-school preparations this week, including the Back to School English Learner Fair, staff returning to buildings, and the “Amplifying Michigan Indigenous Narratives” educational summit. Read all of the AAPS District News stories here.
AAPS Board of Education
The next Board of Education Regular Meeting is Wednesday, August 27th, at 7:00 PM at 3700 Earhart Road.
Food Service
It is important that every AAPS family fills out the Education Benefit Form (EBF), regardless of financial status. Filling out the EBF form helps AAPS maintain our current funding levels. We appreciate your assistance in filling out the EBF form.
Without this information from every family, AAPS could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to:
- Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math, Academic and Behavior Aids)
- Counselors, Social Workers and School Nurses
- Professional Learning for staff
- Technology
What do I need to do?
Please complete the EBF form. You may fill out a paper form available at AAPS schools or complete the form online
Important Notes:
- Include ALL students on one form, even if they attend different AAPS schools.
- If you completed the form online, do not fill out a paper copy. Contact Food Service to verify submission.
- Translated versions available here.
Transportation
Links to bus routes for our schools are available here.
My Stop is a free desktop and mobile app that provides parents access to bus route information such as a child’s assigned bus, bus stop location and updates on the estimated time of arrival at the bus stop. My Stop allows parents and students to plan for late or on-time arrival and prevent missed pick-ups. Click here for more information and how to login.
For more information on transportation go here.
Immunization Records Due Before School Starts
Entering new students, Kindergarteners, and 7th graders must turn in their required Michigan school immunization records BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS on August 25. School offices are open for dropping off your student’s records. Call your school office with questions.
Need help getting your child vaccinated? Call the UM RAHS clinic at Scarlett Middle School (734-677-2708) or the Washtenaw County Health Dept. (734-544-6700). Multiple languages available.
Note: vaccine waivers are only available from the Washtenaw County Health Department. Visit the Immunization Waiver page for more information. Waivers must be acquired BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS.
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is AAPS’s free Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Coordination Service. If you need support, Care Solace is here - free and confidential 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to connect students, staff and their families to mental health, substance abuse and ABA service providers, even during summer break.
Over 200 languages are supported, and help is available to those with and without insurance.
Using Care Solace is easy!
- Call 888-515-0595 anytime. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments and follow up with you to make sure it's a good fit.
- Search anonymously by visiting caresolace.com/aaps
Information about Care Solace is available in Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin.
AAPS K-12 Student Support Advisory Team Interest Survey
The Ann Arbor Public Schools are seeking dedicated individuals to join a district advisory team to strengthen student supports and reduce suspensions among our most impacted students. This collaborative group will include district/building leaders, educators, staff, students, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
The advisory team will help develop an action plan with strategies and/or recommendations to:
- Use data to identify inequities and guide responsive actions.
- Reduce suspensions and address disproportionality (particularly among Black students, male students, students with disabilities, and those who are economically disadvantaged).
- Examine current district discipline policies and identify areas contributing to disproportionate or excessive suspension. Recommend policy improvements to better support students.
- Recommend supportive interventions that will increase student access to education and address behavioral challenges without removing students from learning opportunities.
Please take a moment to complete this short interest survey if you are interested in participating. While we value everyone’s willingness to participate, space on the committee is limited, and we may not be able to invite all interested participants to join at this time.
We will accept applications through 5 PM on August 28
Click here to take the AAPS K-12 Student Support Advisory Team Interest Survey
MyPowerHub
AAPS is excited to announce a new centralized hub for student information and communication called MyPowerHub. This new hub will serve as a one-stop portal designed to better serve our students and families. This streamlined system will bring together everything from grades and attendance to schedules, assignments, and communication tools, all in one easy-to-access location. By simplifying access and enhancing the user experience, we’re making it easier than ever for families to stay informed and engaged in their student’s education. This is a major step forward in our commitment to providing seamless, efficient, and supportive tools for student success. We’ll share soon details on how to set up your account.
Kindergarten Oral Health Screening
A healthy mouth is important. Dental problems can prevent children from doing well in school. Starting this year, AAPS kindergarteners are required to have a dental screening so that any problems can be fixed and they attend school ready to learn.
Elementary and K8 buildings will be reaching out to entering Kinder families with more information and options for a free screening that can take place during the school day at school.
Please note this regulation does not apply to Young 5’s students.
More information is available in English here and in multiple languages on this site.
WISD Countywide CTE Millage
On November 4, 2025, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s service area - including AAPS - will be asked to consider a 1 mill tax that would support the expansion of Career Technical Education (CTE) learning experiences from preschool through high school graduation. CTE helps students understand why they learn what they learn from PreK-12. It opens doors to college, careers and beyond.
If a CTE millage is approved by voters, students in preschool, elementary, middle and high school would benefit from new programs and expansion of existing programs.
To learn more about the Career Technical Education proposal, visit www.washtenawisd.org/ctemillage.
Rec and Ed
Fall Classes
Check out Rec & Ed's fantastic fall line-up of early childhood (ages 0-5) and school-age youth (ages 5-13) classes and activities and adult classes for parents and caregivers here. Registration is NOW OPEN.
BONUS! Register by August 20th and receive $10 OFF each and every after-school class!
Scholarships are available!
BAC
AAPS Before & After Care: Some spots are still available for Fall 25-26, more information here.
Youth Sport Leagues - Registration Opens August 25.
Basketball (2nd & 3rd Grade)
Volleyball (4th - 9th Grade)
Stay Updated on Classes and Registration Dates
Subscribe to our youth e-newsletter, Fun Forward: SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Subscribe to our adult e-newsletter, Rec Connect: SUBSCRIBE HERE.