Ann Arbor Public Schools Canceled Monday Amid Staffing Shortages

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor Public Schools announced its canceling classes districtwide in a few days amid a staffing shortage.

Staff, schools, families and the community will observe Monday, Nov. 1 as a "no classes" day for the AAPS. School district officials said the upcoming cancellation is necessary to safely staff schools as well as provide some relief for staff.

In a message to students, parents and staff, Superintendent Jeanice Swift described the district as "stretched thin." It's working, however, to address daily staffing challenges across all job categories.

"The strains of this fall return are not unique to the Ann Arbor Public Schools; they are pervasive in school districts and communities across the country," Swift said. "We are making progress, despite the challenges we face. We will continue to work hard, and we will move through this challenging time to see better days ahead."

According to the school district, it chose Monday, Nov. 1, as a day for no schools because student and staff attendance is traditionally lower.

Ann Arbor public schools fully reopened to in-school learning approximately eight weeks ago following the coronavirus pandemic.