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Pioneer Athletics Hall of Fame to welcome 7 outstanding new members

November 16, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Since 1999, 119 former Pioneer athletes have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. These inductees’ lives demonstrate the value of athletics in education. Seven former Pioneer High School athletes will be inducted into the […]

A legendary career comes to a close: Pioneer Director of Bands David Leach set to retire in June

November 15, 2023 AAPS News Editor

David Leach’s passion for music education shines through his decades-long career Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Jason Towler was about to enter his freshman year of high school, his self-confidence […]

A2 STEAM 7th grade design team submits entry in the City of Ann Arbor Flag Design Contest

November 14, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The experience has fueled students’ creativity and given them insight into how design can shape community identity. When the City of Ann Arbor announced a contest to design a new city flag, the 7th grade […]

Forsythe Middle School hosts first ever First Tech Challenge Qualifier in AAPS

November 14, 2023 AAPS News Editor

36 teams from southeastern Michigan participated in the robotics competition Forsythe Middle School opened its doors to 36 South East Michigan First Tech Challenge Teams this past weekend! FIRST is a global robotics community preparing […]

Delia Powell, Forsythe Middle School Athletic Director

November 13, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Forsythe Middle School Athletic Director Delia Powel has been named Michigan Adapted Physical Education Teacher/Coach for the 2023-24 School year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Michigan. She was nominated by her […]

More than 1000 elementary students treated to a field day to see a Pioneer Theatre Guild production

November 10, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Addams Family School Edition concludes this weekend The Pioneer Theatre Guild presented an elementary field trip today as more than 1,000 students gathered in Schreiber Auditorium to see Act 1 of The Addams Family […]

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Pioneer Athletics Hall of Fame to welcome 7 outstanding new members

A legendary career comes to a close: Pioneer Director of Bands David Leach set to retire in June

A2 STEAM 7th grade design team submits entry in the City of Ann Arbor Flag Design Contest

Forsythe Middle School hosts first ever First Tech Challenge Qualifier in AAPS

Delia Powell, Forsythe Middle School Athletic Director

More than 1000 elementary students treated to a field day to see a Pioneer Theatre Guild production

Nifty Fifty Day at Lawton: Kindergarten team celebrates the 50th day of school

Ann Arbor NAACP recognizes over 200 scholars at Freedom Fund Dinner

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop celebrates 30 years of giving back to Ann Arbor Public Schools

Spotlight: Pioneer junior Lily Soldan already has state titles, national teams, and Duke on her resume