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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

2 minutes at: Westerman Preschool & Family Center

February 3, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

JD Benison, Burns Park third grade teacher

January 27, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor JD Benison is from Grand Rapids, where he attended sixth grade at Zoo School on the campus of John Ball Zoo, a program through Grand Rapids Public Schools. While […]

Profile: Skyline’s Matthew Lee has a few more (big) goals to meet before he swims off to other challenges

January 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Head coach Maureen Murrett sees something different in Matthew Lee. There is a confidence and determination there that is ready to make a big splash for the Skyline varsity swimming and diving […]

Pioneer senior Ethan Steiner honored by national theater competition

January 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pioneer High School senior Ethan Steiner—dubbed a “longtime superstar” by one of his teachers—has received a 2022 YoungArts award in Theater. YoungArts applicants are between the ages of 15–18 […]

Profile: William McKarns helps lead Pioneer crew team with high expectations

January 6, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Story by Terry Jacoby Weloveannarbor.com Rowing photos by Robert Raux When William McKarns takes his seat in the boat for the Pioneer Rowing Club something magical happens. “The aspect of rowing that I like the […]

Two minutes at: Bryant Elementary

December 28, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Community donations benefit hundred of AAPS students, families in need this holiday season

December 17, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Thanks to community donations in the form of gift cards, winter clothing, presents, and cash, the AAPS District Wide Winter Giving program was able to provide for hundreds of AAPS students […]

Mitchell mom sews nearly 3,000 homemade masks for school community—so far

December 16, 2021 AAPS News Editor

`I started sewing and just never stopped,’ says Katie Hopgood By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Katie Hopgood decided to start sewing masks for Mitchell Elementary students and staff in March of 2020, she […]

AAPS students lauded for making the world better for both humans and animals; win Humane Youth Awards

December 6, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Izzy Sutton wins the HSHV 2021 Humane Youth Award; Oreen Morag is first runner up Two AAPS students are among the three winners of the annual Humane Youth Awards by the Humane Society of Huron […]

Clague sixth grader skates her way onto the National Figure Skating Development Team’s juvenile division

November 30, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Angela Shao captures a second place in national competition to earn her spot Clague sixth grader Angela Shao captured a second place in the U.S. Figure Skating 2021-2022 National Championship Series in Alpharetta, Georgia recently, […]