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Freda Shatara, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher

February 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Freda Shatara grew up in a home in Livonia where learning was always encouraged and celebrated. Reading played a central role in her childhood—her mother read to her daily, and before long, she was eagerly […]
Features

Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek—the fastest female high school runner in the country—adds yet another honor to an incredible record

January 29, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Natasza is the 2025-26 Gatorade National Cross Country Player of the Year—the first scholastic female in history to double at nationals For Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek, what’s another national honor on top of so many […]
Features

Pioneer students dig up new ways of seeing Hamlet 

January 28, 2026 AAPS News Editor
An unconventional staging features five different actors playing the title role at Pioneer on Feb. 6, 7 & 8 Hamlet may be the most produced play of all time, but Pioneer High School students think […]
Features

Skyline High School hosts Restorative Justice Practices Symposium, celebrating 12 years of student-led peacemaking

January 21, 2026 AAPS News Editor
SkySquad continues its work as a recognized model for school-based restorative justice Skyline High School’s SkySquad program brought together students, educators, and community members on Friday for a Restorative Justice Practices Symposium, marking more than […]
"Exceptional" profiles

Jonathan Smigell, Huron High School art teacher

January 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Jonathan Smigell grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. After graduating from Canton High School, he attended Wayne State University, where he earned a BFA in Painting and Photography. He later […]
Elementary News

Abbot Elementary holds annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Assembly

January 17, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News We’re so proud of our Abbot second graders for their performances at this morning’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Man in […]
Features

Skyline Arts Benefit & Collage Concert to be held Feb. 11 at Skyline High School

January 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor
The event will benefit Skyline music, art, and theatre students Skyline High School will celebrate the amazing talents and artistry of its students at its annual Arts Benefit & Collage Concert on Wednesday, February 11, […]
Features

Pioneer High School’s triple crown: How 3 girls’ teams captured state championships in 2025

January 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor
Athletic Director Eve Claar discusses the culture of excellence at Pioneer Ann Arbor Pioneer High School is celebrating another remarkable season, with three women’s teams claiming state championships in field hockey, cross country, and swimming […]
Features

AAPS students perform at the MSVMA Region C & State High School Honors Choir

December 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor
Exciting News from Pioneer & Skyline High School Choirs! Eighteen talented members of the Pioneer and Skyline Choirs recently traveled to Allen Park High School to participate in the MSVMA Region C High School Honors […]
Executive Director Elementary Education Melita Alston, Superintendent Jazz Parks, Angell Principal Meg Fenech and Mayor Chris Taylor at the Blue Ribbon Celebration.
Elementary News

Video: Angell Elementary celebrates Blue Ribbon designation

December 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor
This fall, Angell Elementary was one of 13 public schools that the Michigan Department of Education named Blue Ribbon Schools. On Friday, December 12th Angell students, staff and families celebrated the recognition.

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