August 29, 2025 - Weekly Update
AAPS District News
The AAPS District News shared a few highlights from the first day of school and a profile on Huron’s counseling team. Read all of the AAPS District News stories here.
AAPS Board of Education
The next Board of Education Regular Meeting is Wednesday, September 10th, at 7:00 PM at 3700 Earhart Road. At this week’s meeting the board received a legislative update from State Senator Jeff Irwin and State Representative Morgan Foreman and welcomed new principals and assistant principals. You can watch CTN’s video of the meeting here.
Food Service
As of October 1, 2025, AAPS will no longer be able to provide universal free meals for all students if the state aid budget is not passed or is passed without universal breakfast and lunch funding. Please know that this difficult decision was not made lightly. We remain hopeful that state legislators will soon pass a budget that includes the Michigan School Meals program—maintaining free breakfast and lunch for all students.
All AAPS families are strongly encouraged to complete the annual Education Benefit Form (EBF) to ensure that all free and reduced-price lunch eligible students are identified. The form can be completed electronically in the AAPS Family Portal, which you can log into here. Hard copies of the Education Benefit Form are available in your school office.
Please review the full message on this food service change 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.
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.
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
Rec & Ed Before Care - Space Available
Do you need before-school care for your Young 5s - 5th grade student? There’s space available at Abbot, Allen, Angell, Bach, Carpenter, Eberwhite, and Logan. Please call 734-994-2300 x 53253 or email aapschildcare@aaps.k12.mi.us to enroll and for general questions.
Youth Sports Fall League registration is NOW OPEN! Sign up now for Basketball (2nd & 3rd Grade) or Volleyball (4th - 9th Grade)
Fall Youth & Adult Classes
Check out Rec & Ed's fantastic fall line-up of early childhood (ages 0-5) and school-age youth (ages 5-14) classes and activities and adult classes for parents and caregivers here. Register today for the best class selection. Scholarships and senior discounts are available!
“Try it Free” Fitness Week - Sept. 8-14: Ready to discover your new favorite workout? Join us Sept. 8-14 for FREE adult fitness & yoga classes! From yoga flow and strength training to dance fitness and martial arts - there's something for everyone! Available for Grades 9-Adult.
Never miss a registration deadline! Sign up for Rec & Ed’s newsletters:
- Fun Forward, our youth and family e-newsletter: SUBSCRIBE HERE.
- Rec Connect, our adult e-newsletter: SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Community Events and Information
New Historical Marker Ceremony - Ann Arbor will honor past city leaders who were pioneers in national LGBTQ+ and human rights history. All are invited to the south plaza outside of Larcom City Hall at 11 AM on Thursday, September 4th, for a special ceremony to unveil a new State of Michigan Historical Marker. More information here.
A2Zero Monthly Closing Swap - Join the Office of Sustainability and Innovations for monthly clothing swaps on the third Thursday of each month. These are a perfect way to give your gently used clothes a new home, and you might find an item of clothing you have been looking for, without having to buy it new. The next swap is Thursday, September 18th from 4 to 7 PM at City Hall. Learn more and RSVP here.
Bikeapalooza is a free annual family friendly education event celebrating downtown Ann Arbor’s protected bikeway network. There will be live music, giveaways, face painting, fun activities and more. Bikeapalooza will be located on the surface parking lot at the corner of William and Fifth from noon to 2 PM on Saturday, September 20th. More details here.
Girls in Aviation Day is targeted for boys and girls ranging grades K-12 who have a passion for or are interested in the different avenues and career opportunities in the aviation industry. The Ann Arbor Chapter of Women in Aviation is hosting the event from 10 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, September 20th at Pittsfield Township Park. More information including a schedule of events, organizations that will participate and required registration is available here.
Explore the Huron River Watershed - With over 300 lakes and ponds and 1200 miles of creaks and streams, there is surely somewhere in the Huron River Watershed you haven't been before. Plan your next adventure at hrwc.org/maps.