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Lauren Huissen, Pioneer High School School Nurse

November 27, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Lauren Huissen grew up in Fremont, a small town on the west side of Michigan. Her father is a retired 5th grade teacher and my Mom was a social worker turned stay-at-home mom and part-time […]

Video: Bryant kids talk turkey

November 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

We hope you have a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving break, and that you have as many things to be thankful for as these Bryant students. (Maddison’s attitude of gratitude is especially impressive!)

Huron High School Spanish teacher honored with national award for diversity, equity, and inclusion

November 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Daniel Verdugo’s award recognizes a common effort in Huron Huron School and the entire district, with a spotlight on Huron’s bilingual magazine, Ñ! The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has awarded […]

Fab Four: Pioneer Wins 4th Straight Division 1 Swimming & Diving State Title

November 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The Pioneer girls’ swimming and diving team won its fourth MHSAA Division 1 State Championship on Saturday in the Jones Natatorium at beautiful Eastern Michigan University. And while the drive from Ann […]

All Ann Arbor Public Schools are now certified MI HEARTSafe schools

November 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to trained staff, the district is now safer than ever All schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district have now been certified as MI HeartSafe Schools. This achievement means that every school has […]

Elisabeth VanVliet, Westerman Preschool & Family Center teacher

November 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Westerman Preschool and Family Center teacher Elisabeth VanVliet spent her own early childhood years in Canton before moving a few times and eventually attending late elementary through high school in Dublin, Ohio. She is the […]

Jazz Parks named interim superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools

November 17, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Jazz Parks as Interim Superintendent. Parks has served as Assistant Superintendent, School Leadership, in the Ann Arbor Public Schools since 2020. She served as […]

Superintendent Jeanice Swift on a school bus with a group of kids.

Superintendent Swift thanks Ann Arbor Public Schools community

November 16, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Hello, Ann Arbor Public Schools Community, So much gratitude today – for our beautiful students, extraordinary AAPS team, wonderful parents, families and this special Ann Arbor community we share – Thank you, and wishing you […]

Pioneer Athletics Hall of Fame to welcome 7 outstanding new members

November 16, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Since 1999, 119 former Pioneer athletes have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. These inductees’ lives demonstrate the value of athletics in education. Seven former Pioneer High School athletes will be inducted into the […]

A legendary career comes to a close: Pioneer Director of Bands David Leach set to retire in June

November 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

David Leach’s passion for music education shines through his decades-long career Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Jason Towler was about to enter his freshman year of high school, his self-confidence […]