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[ November 12, 2026 ] Slauson, AAPS honored for efforts to get families to sign up to jumpstart saving for college and career training Community Gives Back
[ November 10, 2026 ] Allison Boone, Pioneer High School volleyball coach "Exceptional" profiles
[ November 9, 2026 ] Pioneer girls cross country win second straight state title High School News
[ November 6, 2026 ] Community Ensemble Theatre creating the romantic world of Cyrano De Bergerac High School News
[ November 6, 2026 ] Little Shop of Horrors coming to Skyline High School News

Allison Boone, Pioneer High School volleyball coach

November 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Allison Boone was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in several places across the Midwest, thanks to her parents’ hobby of renovating historic homes. She went to high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and played […]

Huron High School’s Rhythm Rats Marching Band wins two titles in debut competition

October 15, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The Rhythm Rats Marching Band made an impressive debut on October 6, earning two first-place titles at the 21st annual Downriver Fanfare in Wyandotte. Competing for the first time in Huron High School history, the […]

A minute in the room: Skyline’s new Robotics Engineering class

October 13, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Also offered at Pioneer High, this new class is believed to be the first time it’s been offered at any high school in the country Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek […]

Scott Arrowsmith, Mitchell Elementary 4th grade teacher

October 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell Elementary fourth grade teacher Scott Arrowsmith was born and raised in California. He completed his undergraduate degree and teaching program at California State University, Northridge. He has spent his entire professional life working with […]

Scarlett Middle School Bands receive $30,951 in instruments through Morgan Wallen’s Give Back Program

October 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Congratulations to Scarlett Middle School Bands and their directors, Caroline Fitzgerald and Amanda Blackson! The Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) has selected Scarlett Middle School to receive a donation of musical instruments through Morgan Wallen’s 2026 […]

AAPS capital programs manager selected for national school air quality fellowship

September 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Moe Nagpal will join 52 other school system leaders in a nine-month program focused on cleaner indoor air and more energy-efficient school buildings. Moe Nagpal, capital programs manager for Ann Arbor Public Schools, has been […]

Huron students give back at Freeman Environmental Center’s annual Day of Service

September 24, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Huron’s Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) cohort students traded classrooms for shovels to improve the environment On a crisp fall day Wednesday, 140 Huron High School students traded their classrooms for shovels, mulch, […]

A minute in the room: Pathways to Success opens school store

September 21, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Students earn their way to prizes one class period at a time Editor’s note: Have you ever wished you could quietly peek into a classroom—not for a special event, but simply to see what an […]

Skyline High School hosts hands-on carnival for students with special needs

September 18, 2026 AAPS News Editor

T.Wall Foundation sponsors second annual community-building event The Skyline High School gym was filled with laughter, encouragement, and lots of applause Thursday as the school hosted its second annual T. Wall Carnival, welcoming students with special […]

Bryant Elementary welcomes local farmers for hands-on market experience

September 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Bryant hosts the first farmers market of the school year as students make their own pickles and take home bags of fresh produce Bryant Elementary welcomed local farmers and fresh produce to its campus on […]