February 2026 Archives

Voices and vision: Pioneer High School celebrates Black History Month with talent-filled assembly

February 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School’s Black History Month Assembly brought students and staff together on Wednesday for an afternoon of performance, history, and reflection. Hosted by students LeTia and Tisa, the program traced decades of Black American […]

Gymnast Reyna Guggino holds a chipotle lime chicken and brown rice bowl and stands in front of a display of Gatorade Zero at Slauson

University of Michigan Gymnast visits Slauson students at Chartwell’s Power Up – Fueling Performance event

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Slauson students on Wednesday got the opportunity to have a chipotle lime chicken and brown rice bowl and Gatorade Zero as part of the special lunch. They also had the opportunity to meet University of […]

A world of cultures: King Elementary celebrates International Night

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

King Elementary hosted its International Night at Huron High School on Saturday, bringing families and students together for a festive celebration of culture and community. “It was a fabulous event that showcased the rich cultural […]

Rolling with It: Forsythe Middle School builds a team where every player belongs

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Forsythe’s 6th-grade Wheelchair Basketball Intramural Team is the district’s first When Kam rolls onto the basketball court at Forsythe Middle School, he isn’t thinking about making AAPS history. He’s just ready to play basketball with his […]

Thurston Elementary celebrates Lunar New Year as PTO treats students to a festive Lion & Dragon Dance

February 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Parents also decorated the hallways, which were lined with informative displays Thurston Elementary last week hosted a festive Lunar New Year celebration! The Thurston PTO transformed the hallways with colorful decorations and informative displays, and […]

Nancy Shafer Boudreau, Pioneer High School women’s cross country/varsity track coach

February 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Nancy Shafer Boudreau was raised in North Canton, Ohio, and graduated from North Canton Hoover High School in 1969. She graduated from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree […]

Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event

February 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Vegetarian options are available year-round at every school Tappan Middle School today dedicated one side of its serving line to a special Vegetarian Station, offering students who prefer plant-based meals a wide variety of options […]

Seven members of the Pioneer and Skyline choirs are selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Honors Choir

February 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Seven members of the Pioneer & Skyline Choirs were selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Honors Choir. Every year, over 1,000 students from across Michigan audition for the Honors Choir program in October, and the top 500 are selected to […]

Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director

February 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director Kim Jaster was raised in Trenton, Michigan, and began her professional career immediately after high school with Electronic Data Systems/General Motors. After 13 years in the business […]

The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades

February 12, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District NewsThe Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Jonathan Glawe, spread musical valentines across campus today by delivering about 275 serenades throughout the school day for students and […]