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Skywell Club partners with U-M fitness program to create virtual fitness breaks

December 15, 2020 AAPS News Editor

‘Sixty Seconds with SkyWell’ videos are intended to get staff and students up and moving during breaks. Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to promote mental and physical well-being, and most importantly […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents `The Play at Home Project’ — 8 short plays written by contemporary playwrights

November 30, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer Theatre Guild’s “Play at Home” project is available by live-streaming Dec. 4 through Dec. 6 When COVID-19 put a pause on live productions, a group of theatre companies from across the country came together […]

You’re invited! CET’s ‘The Tempest’ (Act 1) to be live-streamed on Friday, Nov. 27 from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

November 24, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Community High School’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” was two days away from opening night when schools shut down last spring. It was a huge disappointment. But all […]

Online support group will help parents answer the question: ‘Who is the preteen/teenager in my house?’

November 11, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Have you ever said anything along the lines of “Help! Who’s this Pre-Teen/Teenager in My House?“ If so, you’ll want to sign up for a virtual parent support group […]

Skyline’s Kessler takes second-place finish in stride – a credit to his winning personality

November 10, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Skyline runner had the third-fastest time in the 25-year history of the MHSAA State Finals at Michigan International Speedway. By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Hobbs Kessler crossed the finish line on Friday all by himself – there […]

Bravo! Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section perform virtually

October 29, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section performed together virtually recently under the direction of principal clarinetist Noah Jackson. Click here for more about the Upbeat app they used to create this video.

Student homebuilding program continues with new challenges

September 18, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Students are ready to build their 51st house By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program is ready to build its 51st house this month with lead instructor Mark Valchine and assistant Grant Welch back […]

Back on the trails: Defending state cross country champs are eager to again represent Pioneer

September 15, 2020 AAPS News Editor

COVID prevented Division 1 champs from competing in nationals in March. Now the girls are happy to be training together again, and hoping for another big win. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was […]

Ted Emch, Pioneer High School computer science teacher

August 26, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer computer science teacher wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Pioneer High School math teacher Theodore Emch has received a Presidential Award for Excellence in […]

Video: High school options for 2020-21 explained

August 10, 2020 AAPS News Editor

The latest information on the upcoming school year Synopsis of Video with Links to Topics Overview of options A2 Student Link and A2 Classroom Connect very similar offering AAPS teachers, curricula and programming tied to your […]