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[ March 16, 2026 ] Pioneer Boys Swim and Dive team win another state championship High School News
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[ March 10, 2026 ] Pioneer senior Abby Hood honored for leadership, service, and character High School News

Pioneer High School’s triple crown: How 3 girls’ teams captured state championships in 2025

January 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Athletic Director Eve Claar discusses the culture of excellence at Pioneer Ann Arbor Pioneer High School is celebrating another remarkable season, with three women’s teams claiming state championships in field hockey, cross country, and swimming […]

Video: The Pioneer A Cappella Choir delivers annual singing telegrams

December 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

As the snow fell outside, the Pioneer A Cappella Choir spread holiday cheer by presenting their annual singing telegrams throughout the building—a perfect way to kick off winter break.

Kalli Nowitzke, A2 STEAM Resource Room Teacher

December 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Kalli Nowitzke was born in Ann Arbor and grew up and attended school in Dexter, where she still lives. She earned her teaching degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities) from Eastern Michigan University and a […]

AAPS students perform at the MSVMA Region C & State High School Honors Choir

December 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Exciting News from Pioneer & Skyline High School Choirs! Eighteen talented members of the Pioneer and Skyline Choirs recently traveled to Allen Park High School to participate in the MSVMA Region C High School Honors […]

Executive Director Elementary Education Melita Alston, Superintendent Jazz Parks, Angell Principal Meg Fenech and Mayor Chris Taylor at the Blue Ribbon Celebration.

Video: Angell Elementary celebrates Blue Ribbon designation

December 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This fall, Angell Elementary was one of 13 public schools that the Michigan Department of Education named Blue Ribbon Schools. On Friday, December 12th Angell students, staff and families celebrated the recognition.

Community High students bridge communities through art and storytelling

December 12, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Democracy in Dialogue is sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution, through the University of Michigan Museum of Art Eight Community High School students are discovering that democracy is more than just casting a vote. It’s about […]

For the first time ever, Clague Middle School is sending a Robotics Team to the state competition

December 12, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The 7305 GearCats have advanced, and are ready to roll at states The Clague Middle School GearCats are making history as they advance to the FTC State Championship NW in Muskegon this weekend. Team 7305 […]

Community ASL and Skyline choir students sign and sing the National Anthem at U-M basketball game

December 12, 2025 AAPS News Editor

ASL teacher Jen Niner couldn’t be prouder of her students’ performance Jen Niner, ASL teacher at Community and Skyline High Schools, is still overwhelmed with pride following Tuesday night’s performance at the University of Michigan […]

Building dreams from cardboard: Grant brings safe cutting tools to AAPS elementary schools

December 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The ChompSaws have opened a world where cardboard becomes a medium for creative problem-solving. When Katie Kipp Dohm saw an opportunity to enhance hands-on learning across Ann Arbor’s elementary schools, she knew exactly what her […]

AAPS teacher works to keep world languages alive in Michigan classrooms

December 9, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Danielle Capitan, a German teacher at Pioneer and Huron High Schools, earned a statewide award for her work supporting language programs When Danielle Capitan received the Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan World Language Association […]