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[ February 20, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event Features
[ February 20, 2026 ] Seven members of the Pioneer and Skyline choirs are selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Honors Choir Features
[ February 16, 2026 ] Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director "Exceptional" profiles
[ February 12, 2026 ] The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades Latest news
[ February 11, 2026 ] Bach Elementary students discover the power of food at Mood Boost event Elementary News

L-R: Penelope Lopatin, Emmanuel Morgan, Chase Crownover

8 AAPS high school choir students accepted to the Michigan School Vocal Music Association’s Musical Theatre Intensive

September 26, 2024 AAPS News Editor

AAPS congratulates eight AAPS choir students who auditioned for and were accepted to the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Musical Theatre Intensive. Pictured above, left to right, are Pioneer students Penelope Lopatin, Class of […]

Serena Kessler, Skyline English teacher & coach

September 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Serena Kessler grew up in western New York, the daughter of a college professor and a corporate trainer. At Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, she majored in English and history and ran cross country and track. […]

Spotlight: Huron siblings Warren and Audrey Gunnar double up for rare tennis match

September 24, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Photos and story by Terry Jacoby/WeloveAnnArbor.com Mom and Dad watched from the other side of the fence trying to keep their emotions in check – which they did a pretty good job of doing considering […]

Fresh harvest: Mitchell Elementary hosts free Farmers Market for students

September 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

It was almost like trick-or-treating—with much healthier results. Mitchell Elementary School brought farm-fresh produce directly to its students with a free farmers market event this week. The initiative aimed to inspire healthy habits and support […]

From Student to Staff: Cheyenne Taylor

September 19, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Cheyenne Taylor is an 8th Grade ELA teacher at Clague Middle School. She began her education d at Logan Elementary in kindergarten, went on to Clague, did a spell at Roberto Clemente, and then attended […]

AAPS sustainability initiatives are among the highlights of the city’s Trash Talk Tour on Sept. 29

September 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer senior Maisie Weyhing will talk about sustainable fashion and beauty during the Zero Waste Fall Festival—1 of 4 stops in the annual Trash Talk Tour The Kiwanis Thrift Sale will host a Zero Waste […]

Skyline students show creativity on “Anything But a Backpack Day”

September 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

It’s Homecoming Week at Skyline High School and today was “Anything But a Backpack Day.” See how creative these spirited students can be!

Chris Trumpour, Allen kindergarten teacher

September 16, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Chris Trumpour was born and raised in Ann Arbor, where she and her older sister, Sarah, attended Eberwhite, Slauson, and Pioneer. As a high school student, she played basketball and ran track. She earned a […]

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AAPS celebrates 51 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

September 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools congratulates 51 students who have been named Semi-Finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This year, the Ann Arbor Public Schools accounts for 10% of the approximately 500 students […]

From Student to Staff: Jeffrey Willets

September 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s note: “Student to Staff” is a new series that celebrates the journeys of our dedicated staff members who once walked the halls of Ann Arbor Public Schools as students themselves. They’ve come full circle, […]