Features

Cross Country: Pioneers boys & girls dominate regionals, headed to states (See WLAA photo gallery – 120 photos)

November 4, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The defending state-champion Pioneer girls’ cross country team had four of the top seven finishers and six of the top 13 as they ran away with the Division 1 Regional at a […]

Field Hockey: Skyline tops Pioneer in OT to win first D-1 State Title (see WLAA’s 160 photo gallery)

November 1, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/Weloveannarbor.com Sometimes, a good game needs a little extra time to determine a winner. Sometimes, two great teams just can’t knock out the other in the allotted time so additional time is required. […]

Drew Finkbeiner, Eberwhite Elementary fourth grade teacher

October 26, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Drew Finkbeiner grew up just outside Lansing—in Bath and then Haslett. His mother, Betsy, worked as a school nurse in the Lansing School District, and later transitioned to running the Haslett Community Food Bank. His […]

Clague 8th grader one of 30 finalists in national STEM competition

October 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Those who know Clague eighth grader Judy Bai probably aren’t surprised to learn she is one of 30 finalists in a national STEM competition. After all, when she was […]

Two minutes at: Eberwhite Elementary

October 20, 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, […]

Dante Dorsey, Intervention Specialist, Slauson Middle School

October 18, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Dante Dorsey is the Slauson Middle School Intervention Specialist. Born and raised in Flint, Dorsey is a graduate of Flint Central High School and The University of Michigan-Flint. He discovered […]

Two minutes at: Wines Elementary

October 13, 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, […]

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 […]