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Ann Arbor NAACP recognizes 236 Freedom Fund Scholars

November 4, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognized 236 Ann Arbor Public Schools high school students at their annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The students were recognized for maintaining […]

Pioneer makes history with sweep at MHSAA State Cross Country Finals

November 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Natasza Dudek shatters “unbreakable” record to lead girls to championship; Boys battle to silver medal finish, while Kamari Ronfeldt claims individual gold Pioneer High School delivered a spectacular performance at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division […]

After 58 (!) years, Pioneer’s Coach Don Sleeman continues to share his love of cross country with students

October 30, 2025 AAPS News Editor

He’s celebrating his team’s second-place finish and Kamari Ronfeldt’s first-place individual run at the Nov. 1 state finals By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Don Sleeman has been the men’s cross country coach at Pioneer […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents The SpongeBob Musical Nov. 6-9

October 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer students find heart and hope amid SpongeBob’s silliness Taylor Swift might be number one on the Billboard charts, but for Pioneer High School students, it’s hard to think of a bigger superstar than SpongeBob […]

Pioneer Girls Field Hockey Team wins first-ever MHSAA State Championship—fourth consecutive title

October 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Congratulations to the Pioneer Girls Field Hockey Team, led by Pioneer Teacher, Coach Jane Nixon. They won the inaugural MHSAA Field Hockey State Championship with a 2-0 victory over Dexter! This is the 4th State […]

Huron Boys Soccer team advances to first-ever MHSAA Division 1 Final Four after 2–0 regional victory

October 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Huron Boys Soccer team has advanced to the MHSAA Division 1 Final Four, the program’s first appearance ever! The team earned a 2–0 victory over Dearborn Edsel Ford in the Regional Final, with goals […]

A once-in-a-lifetime musical experience: Pioneer High welcomes Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of the Blind

October 24, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School’s Auditorium was the setting on Thursday for a double assembly unlike any before it. The Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of the Blind (KTMOB), also known as Kwanhyun King’s Orchestra, captivated the students […]

Pioneer dominates SEC Red Cross Country Championship

October 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School’s cross country programs delivered a dominant performance at Thursday’s SEC Red championship meet at Hudson Mills Metropark, with both the men’s and women’s teams sweeping the competition in a seven-school field. The […]

Skyline High School's 2025 National Merit Semi-Finalists

AAPS recognizes 52 National Merit Semi-Finalists

October 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools congratulates 52 students who have been named Semi-Finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. This year, AAPS accounts for 11% of the approximately 475 students in Michigan selected for […]

Group photo of Huron students volunteering at Freeman Environmental Center

Huron High School IB students make an impact on Huron’s 2025 Day of Service

October 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Diploma and Career-related Programme candidates work together at the Freeman Environmental Education Center We’re proud of the 144 Huron High School IB Diploma and Career-related Program candidates who rolled up their sleeves and made a […]