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[ February 16, 2026 ] Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director "Exceptional" profiles
[ February 12, 2026 ] The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades Latest news
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[ February 10, 2026 ] District-wide NAAPID celebrations emphasized the importance of family involvement in student success Features

Hillary Wooley, Logan Elementary Reading Intervention Specialist

December 4, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Hillary Wooley, a lifelong Ann Arbor resident, attended Lawton and Wines Elementary Schools, Forsythe Middle School, and Pioneer High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College, a master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia […]

Ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game, AAPS staff & students say “Go Blue!”

December 1, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game, where the University of Michigan is strongly favored over Iowa, staff and students at five Ann Arbor Public Schools express their support for our neighbors, the mighty Wolverines.

Huron High School presents Chartwells Global Eats: Journey to Italy!

November 29, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Chartwells team turned up the heat at Huron High School today with a Global Eats presentation: sizzling spicy tomato with chicken pasta, served with warm breadsticks, a side of veggies, and a big hearty […]

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!)

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 […]

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 […]

A2 STEAM 7th grade design team submits entry in the City of Ann Arbor Flag Design Contest

November 14, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The experience has fueled students’ creativity and given them insight into how design can shape community identity. When the City of Ann Arbor announced a contest to design a new city flag, the 7th grade […]