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[ March 16, 2026 ] Pioneer Boys Swim and Dive team win another state championship High School News
[ March 16, 2026 ] Jean Kim, Dicken Elementary noon hour coordinator "Exceptional" profiles
[ March 12, 2026 ] AAPS students advance to SkillsUSA State Finals Academics
[ March 11, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School students take the stage with ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ April 17–19 Features
[ March 10, 2026 ] Pioneer senior Abby Hood honored for leadership, service, and character High School News

Steve Rodriguez, Pioneer High School PE teacher & coach

May 24, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Steve Rodriguez has been a well respected and popular PE teacher and coach at Pioneer High School since 1977. He grew up in Allen Park and chose to attend Detroit […]

His grandmother’s kimchi inspires former ESL student, whose story wins national award

May 15, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School senior David Lee grew up in a Korean household where not much English was spoken. But because an English education is highly regarded in Korea, his […]

`Now let’s play ball!’ Dottie Davis thanks supporters at dedication of Dottie D. Davis Softball Field

May 8, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News From here on out, all girls who play softball for Huron High School will represent outgoing Athletic Director Dottie Davis—and that’s quite a legacy to live up […]

A group shot of the 46 graduating seniors that received scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor.

Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor awards 46 scholarships to graduating seniors

May 1, 2018 AAPS News Editor

“I have no doubt that the message these young people will take from this event is the importance of community involvement, support and service. We look forward to their carrying on the tradition of giving back to their community wherever their life’s work takes them,” said Superintendent Jeanice Swift.

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Pioneer bids a safe farewell to its senior class with all-night Senior Bon Voyage Party

April 23, 2018 AAPS News Editor

After an alcohol-related auto accident claimed the life of an Ann Arbor Pioneer High School student on graduation night in 1994, the Pioneer administration decided the school needed to offer a fun but safe way […]

The Huron Players present ‘The Tell-Tale Farce’ this weekend and next

April 19, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Kelle Barr/weloveannarbor.com Winter’s back. While this visit is temporary, going back indoors will be nothing short of a laugh fest this weekend (and next) if those doors lead you to “The Tell-Tale Farce” at […]

Pioneer students celebrate salsa, hip-hop, and immigrants’ dreams with musical and gala fundraiser

April 12, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Students in Pioneer High School’s latest musical don’t need to go to a social studies class to learn about immigration and the American Dream. Their spring musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights,” explores the lives and […]

Shrek: The Musical turns fairy tales upside down at Skyline High School

April 12, 2018 AAPS News Editor

“Shrek: The Musical,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage at Skyline High School this April. In a faraway kingdom turned […]

Student building program wins state award for excellence in practice

April 10, 2018 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) has given the AAPS’ Ann Arbor Student Building and Industry Program the “Career and […]

Pioneer students create, lead Sustainability Coalition Club

April 9, 2018 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Pioneer students Katie Wolber and Sampoorna Ravikanth are walking through the halls of high school with one step focused on their own dreams and goals and another step looking towards helping create […]