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Profile: Pioneer senior Isabeli Buendia feels right at home on stage

October 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Isabeli Buendia wasn’t forced onto the stage. Let’s just say she got a little push of encouragement – and it pushed her right into something she has truly loved ever since. “I […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Connor Casey is ready to act and inspire in PTG’s production of “Into the Woods”

October 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Connor has acted both locally and with the “Finding Neverland” National Broadway Tour By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Connor Casey is a veteran of the stage. The Pioneer senior has acted both locally and with the “Finding […]

Golf: Eagles card impressive showing at first-ever State Finals

October 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The Skyline girls’ golf team made the most of its first appearance in the MHSAA State Finals this past weekend. The Eagles fired a 387 on the first day and improved with […]

Community High marks 100th anniversary of its building by honoring Jones School & Ann Arbor’s Black community

October 7, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The building at 401 N. Division was once the home of Jones School, which is now commemorated with banners and eventually a permanent historical marker By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The front lawn of […]

Reese Richardson, Pathways to Success physical education/health teacher & coach

October 5, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Coach Reese Richardson grew up in Ann Arbor, the youngest of three boys in a sports-loving family. He attended Thurston Elementary, where his love for the game blossomed, followed by […]

AAPS & the city of Ann Arbor work together to support safe walking and biking to school for students

October 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day coming on Oct. 12; some schools will participate before then By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Bach third grade teacher Cameron Dominick normally drives himself and fourth grade son, […]

Apple Crunch Day coming to every AAPS school on Thursday, Oct. 13

October 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Every student can enjoy a free, locally grown apple Greetings from AAPS Food Service! It’s crunch time. Yes, Apple Crunch Day is coming to every AAPS school on Thursday, Oct. 13. That means every student […]

ShaRhonda Jones, Haisley Elementary third grade teacher

September 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News ShaRhonda Jones grew up in a blended family Saginaw, the oldest of her mother’s four children, and third oldest of her father’s five. “Even though I am not the oldest […]

Swimming: Skyline edges Dexter in SEC Red dual-meet—see photo gallery

September 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Two of the SEC Red heavyweights met for a league splash-away on Thursday as Skyline flew into Dexter for a dual-meet with the talented Dreadnaughts. Before the meet, Skyline Coach Mo-Jo Murrett […]

Huron alumna visits her alma mater to discuss her book about the Japanese American incarceration during WWII

September 23, 2022 AAPS News Editor

All AAPS high school libraries will offer Shirley Ann Higuchi’s book about her mother’s heartbreaking experience By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The last time Shirley Ann Higuchi was at Huron High School, the year was […]