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[ October 2, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Abbot School Librarian Christina Nielsen welcomes an enthusiastic group of third graders A minute in the room
[ October 1, 2026 ] Dicken community celebrates topping off of new school Elementary News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Marietta “Nurse Rita” Brooks-Hayward, Carpenter Elementary School Nurse "Exceptional" profiles
[ September 29, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Quran Jackson teaches the new 4th/5th class at Carpenter Elementary A minute in the room
[ September 28, 2026 ] AAPS singers from three high schools accepted to the MSVMA Musical Theatre Intensive High School News

Nathaniel Powell, Pioneer High School librarian/media specialist

June 11, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Nathaniel Powell grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. His love of learning led to multiple degrees, including: North Carolina A and T State University, bachelor’s in economics, 1968; North Central Michigan College, associate’s degree in science […]

Computer science courses becoming more popular as students discover coding

June 10, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Rachel Menge has known for a while that after graduating from Pioneer High, she would go into engineering. It wasn’t until she enrolled in Ted Emch’s computer science […]

Ann Arbor Public Schools award more than 1300 diplomas to class of 2015

June 9, 2015 AAPS News Editor

An impressive class of graduates leaves Ann Arbor Public Schools five high schools in 2015. 1,306 diplomas were awarded over the last two weeks at commencement ceremonies for Pathways to Success Academic Campus, Community High School, Huron High School, Pioneer High School and Skyline High School.

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Eagles soar towards their future at Skyline High School Graduation

June 9, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“It is inevitable in life to have distractions and hardships, but we will move past them. We will look down on the storms and know we can conquer them. As eagles, we will continue to dream big and press towards the mark, to reach the goal as shown in our prosperous sports and test scores,” says Skyline graduate Nia Willis.

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SkyWell wraps up first year with talk from CEO

June 8, 2015 AAPS News Editor

As the only student-led comprehensive high school wellness initiative in the area, Skyline High School’s SkyWell is forging some new territory when it comes to promoting wellness and advocating for healthy choices at school. So […]

Ben Graham: Skyline High School guidance counselor

June 8, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Ben Graham was born and raised in Ann Arbor, and attended Burns Park and Slauson before graduating in 1994 from Pioneer High School. He attended the University of Michigan’s Residential College for drama; LS&A for […]

Huron Music Department receives rare honor

June 5, 2015 AAPS News Editor

The Huron High School Music Department recently received some great news from state music organizations. MSBOA (The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) has named three Huron ensembles as performers at next year’s Michigan Music […]

Pioneer graduates told to find their place, make a difference at commencement

June 5, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“Your adjustment to the unexpected and uncontrolled defines your life. It can bring great joys never contemplated. When life puts a roadblock in your path, paint it your favorite color, build a hang glider out of it and soar into a new future,” Pioneer English teacher Shawn Ashley tells the class of 2015.

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River Rats set sail at 47th annual commencement

June 4, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center was the setting for Huron High School’s 47th commencement, an inspiring two-hour ceremony that honored each graduating River Rat setting […]

Documentary made by Ann Arbor Public Schools students recognized by C-SPAN

June 3, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“This magnet I think inspired me. I never really knew what I wanted to do until like this year really, especially with this project. I want to go into film. I want to be a documentary filmmaker,” says Skyline High School 11th grader Arden Seigel.

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