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[ February 20, 2026 ] Seven members of the Pioneer and Skyline choirs are selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Honors Choir Features
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Elana Levine, Haisley kindergarten teacher

January 11, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Elana Levine spent her childhood in Sylvania, Ohio, where she lived until her family moved to the Cleveland suburb of Solon after she finished sixth grade. After graduating from high school, Levine headed to the […]

Broadway comes to Skyline High School

January 10, 2024 AAPS News Editor

‘Hamilton’ assistant music director and wife, a professional actor, lead a workshop for choir and theater students The Skyline Theater stage filled with eager music and theater students Tuesday as Peter VanReesema, Assistant Music Director […]

Spotlight: Pioneer’s Rachel Forsyth might be the best distance runner in the state—ever

January 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Throwing the term GOAT (greatest of all time) around in sports can be quite subjective and certainly controversial. Even Michael Jordan in basketball or Tom Brady in football is sure to get […]

Spotlight: Skyline’s Allison Mayer helped lead the way for a young—and successful—cross country team

January 9, 2024 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com With three freshmen runners competing in the state finals, the Skyline girls’ cross country team has a bright future ahead of them. And if success does run throughout the program in the […]

Emily Stepnick, Angell & King art teacher

January 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Emily Stepnick grew up in northwest Ohio before her family relocated to Saline during her high school years. She pursued her passion for art education, earning her associate’s and bachelor’s degrees at Washtenaw Community College […]

A2 STEAM student is a contestant on the upcoming season of Kids Baking Championship

December 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Leland Jackson is one of 12 young contestants on the series set to premiere on Jan. 1 on The Food Network A2 STEAM eighth grader Leland Jackson, 13, says the best part about being part […]

Huron High School to present video on hope at IB Multi-Culti Festival Thursday and Friday

December 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School students are preparing for their upcoming IB Multi-Culti Festival of Hope on December 21 and 22. As part of the festival, organizers wanted to create a special video to share messages of […]

Ann Arbor Open students step back in time during Black History Walking Tour

December 19, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Tour given by Community High students is part of A2 Open’s school-wide focus on ‘journeys’ As part of a school-wide thematic exploration of “journeys” this month, two first/second grade classes from Ann Arbor Open at […]

Tiana Coles, Thurston Elementary ASD teacher

December 18, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Tiana Coles attended Ann Arbor Public Schools—Carpenter Elementary, Scarlett Middle School, and Huron High School—before leaving home to attend Central Michigan University. The pull of family—including her older sister Taylor, […]

Lakewood’s school-wide collages reflect the school’s vision of a community where learners grow and belong

December 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Every student’s image is included, along with their expressions of gratitude and what makes them unique Visitors to Lakewood Elementary this school year have been immediately greeted by every single student at the school. OK, […]