March 2026 Archives

A2 STEAM robotics coach earns international recognition

March 27, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The recognition honors not only Sarah Van Loo’s dedication but also the creativity of her students and their connection to future STEM careers. Students at A2 STEAM Middle School aren’t just building, coding, and testing […]

In honor of National Reading Month, Allen Elementary holds its annual vocabulary parade

March 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Allen Elementary’s annual Vocabulary Parade in celebration of March’s National Reading Month was a huge success! Students and staff showed off their creativity by dressing up as all kinds of words. Even a class turtle […]

Pioneer Orchestra excels at State Solo and Ensemble Festival

March 26, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Every Pioneer entry earned either a Division I or Division II rating, with over 85 percent receiving the highest distinction of Division I The Pioneer Orchestras proudly participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in […]

AAPS hosts annual A2 Area Invention Convention

March 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

AAPS hosted the annual A2 Area Invention Convention Tuesday, with 33 projects and 70 participants from Forsythe, Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline. Twenty volunteer judges helped select the 11 award-winning projects and 21 students will now […]

Community comes together to give Westerman preschoolers a first school-wide field trip

March 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

For many of the children at Westerman Preschool and Family Center, this week marks something that hasn’t happened before: a field trip for everyone. Students are visiting We Rock the Spectrum, an Ann Arbor indoor […]

Christine Woodson, Mitchell Elementary second grade teacher

March 23, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Christine Woodson has spent more than three decades teaching in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area, bringing experience, consistency, and care to her second-grade classroom. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University and Marygrove College, she […]

Scarlett Middle School teacher in the running for national “Favorite Teacher” contest

March 19, 2026 AAPS News Editor

PLTW teacher Leslie Baugh is in second place—so far When Scarlett Middle School Project Lead the Way teacher Leslie Baugh checked her email Tuesday, she expected nothing out of the ordinary. Instead, she found herself […]

The community is invited to the 2026 IB Diploma Program Visual Arts Senior Exhibition Reception

March 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor

IBDP Art seniors as they showcase a collection of their strongest work You’re invited to the 2026 IB Diploma Program Visual Arts Senior Exhibition Reception! When: Wednesday, March 18 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.Where: Huron High […]

Pioneer Boys Swim and Dive team hold the state championship trophy on the pool deck.

Pioneer Boys Swim and Dive team win another state championship

March 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer’s Boys Swim and Dive team are back on top, winning the MHSAA Division One state championship on Saturday, March 14th at Oakland University. It’s the team’s fifth state title over the last six years. […]

Jean Kim, Dicken Elementary noon hour coordinator

March 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Jean Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to Lawrence, Kansas, when she was six months old while her father pursued his master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Kansas. Growing up in […]