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Athlete Spotlight: Huron’s Lucy Paliani goes the distance as one of the area’s top runners

April 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby, weloveannarbor.com Back in November, Huron cross country runner Lucy Paliani crossed the finish line of her high school career at the MHSAA State Finals at MIS. It’s been a long run for […]

The Huron Bel Canto Choir and A Cappella Choir complete international tour to the Czech Republic and Austria

March 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Choir director Kent Wattleworth calls it ‘an amazing time’ The Huron Bel Canto Choir and A Cappella Choir just completed their international tour to the Czech Republic and Austria! They performed formal concerts in Prague, […]

Pioneer High School senior Haneul Park captures national gold for art portfolio

March 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Haneul is one of eight winners in a Scholastic art competition The prestigious Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards recently unveiled its National Gold Medalists, recognizing exceptional young artists and writers from across the country. Pioneer […]

Michele Heiney, Huron High School Office Professional

March 20, 2025 AAPS News Editor

For the past 18 years, Michele Heiney has served as the athletic administrative assistant at Huron High School, where she has been instrumental in supporting the school’s athletic programs. “Michele is a dedicated administrative assistant […]

Community Ensemble Theatre presents musical to sold-out crowds

March 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

“Curtains”—a love song to musical theatre— was a hit with cast and audience alike Photos by Margie Morris and Carrie Bank Community Ensemble Theatre (CET) at Community High School performed the Kander and Ebb musical […]

CHS Jazz Bands excel at 43rd Annual Western Invitational

March 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Community High School’s jazz program made a big impact at Western Michigan University’s 43rd Annual Western Invitational this past Saturday, with multiple groups earning top honors in the prestigious competition. CHS combos “Zeitgeist” and “Funky […]

Video: Skyline High School holds annual Black History Month assembly

February 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

“Relentless” was the theme of the talent-filled program “Relentless” was the theme of Skyline’s Black History Month assembly, in which students presented a powerful program honoring the strength that defines Black culture. We’re proud of […]

Video: Pioneer High School holds annual Black History Month Assembly

February 25, 2025 AAPS News Editor

“We Are” was the theme of Pioneer High School’s Black History Month assembly today as talented PHS students showed examples of excellence in movement, song, spoken word, music, dance, style, and art. Take a bow, […]

Video: Pioneer Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Symphony Serenades

February 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

What could be a sweeter Valentine Day gift than a video of the Pioneer Symphony Orchestra performing its annual Symphony Serenades? (Not to mention that “Be Mine” sweater chosen for Orchestra Director Jonathan Glawe by […]

AAPS students Shine in 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

February 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools demonstrated its rich artistic talent as students from Community, Skyline, Huron, and Pioneer high schools earned prestigious recognition in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The competition, which once counted […]