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Jessica Glaser, Wines Elementary music teacher

October 11, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Jessica Glaser grew up in Rochester Hills. After graduating from Rochester High School, she earned bachelor’s degrees in music education and in vocal performance at Michigan State University. Glaser […]

Two minutes at: A2 STEAM

October 6, 2021 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, […]

Rebecca Ball, Pioneer High School social studies teacher

October 4, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Rebecca Ball was born and raised in Ann Arbor, and attended Haisley, Forsythe, and then Pioneer High School, from which she graduated in 1990. She earned a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of […]

Two minutes at: Lawton Elementary

September 29, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Golf: Pioneer edges Skyline for SEC tournament, overall title

September 29, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com There were two givens heading into the SEC Girls Golf Championship on Monday, Sept. 27 at Giant Oak GC. One was that Pioneer and Skyline would be battling it out for the […]

Josh Tumolo, A2 STEAM fifth grade teacher

September 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Josh Tumolo was born in Camden, New Jersey, the oldest of three children. He attended Haddonfield Public Schools from kindergarten through 7th grade before moving to Saline to complete […]

Profile: Pioneer’s Emily Cooper has joined her talented teammates at the finish line

September 24, 2021 AAPS News Editor

One of her goals is to help her Pioneer cross country team win the state meet for the third consecutive year. By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Runners often make big strides between their sophomore and junior seasons. […]

Cross Country: Huron boys & girls run it up at NB Huron Invite (WLAA photo gallery – 70 photos)

September 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The Huron cross country teams compete in the tough SEC and run up against some of the top programs in the state on a regular basis. On Saturday, the River Rats stretched […]

Football: Skyline edges Pioneer for first win of the season (see WLAA photo gallery – over 100 photos)

September 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Skyline had given up 147 points in its first three games while Pioneer had scored just 14 in two games heading into Friday night’s city rivalry clash at Pioneer […]

Rowing education is back in motion at AAPS

September 14, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News This is not your parents’ P.E. class. Thanks to a $40,000 grant, rowing is now taught at all the AAPS middle and high schools on a rotating basis. Erg Ed […]