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Video: Pioneer High School sophomore Natasza Dudek wins the Nike Cross Nationals

December 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

As if state and regional championships weren’t enough! Wach Pioneer High School runner Natasza Dudek win the Nike Cross Nationals championship held December 6 in Portland, Oregon that included elite athletes from across the country. […]

Community High Jazz ensemble performs at the John D. Dingell dinner

December 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

It was a big day yesterday for Community High Jazz, which was hired to perform at the Washtenaw Democratic Party’s John D. Dingell Dinner. More than 350 guests attended, including Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party […]

Video: AAPS students from three high schools perform at the annual ACappellapalooza Concert

December 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Choir students from Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline gathered together recently for the annual ACappellapalooza Concert featuring pop a cappella groups from each school. Thanks to Skyline Director of Vocal Music Lyn Ciechanski for providing highlights […]

Instructional Technology Consultants Kaytee Bellows and Chris Thomas, and students Max Greineder, Isaac Thomas and Roman Gattuso

AAPS students share draft AI Bill of Rights at Michigan State Capitol

December 5, 2025 AAPS News Editor

One of the most discussed topics in education in recent years is the use of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms. A pair of Huron 12th graders and a Skyline 11th grader got the chance to share […]

Mitchell Elementary community holds ‘Topping Out’ ceremony as construction of new building continues

December 3, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The tradition honors the hard work of the construction team, signifies progress, and is believed to bring good luck to the building’s future occupants. The AAPS Capital Program celebrated a milestone on Tuesday as the […]

Alyson Gold, Lakewood Elementary social worker

December 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Lakewood Elementary school social worker Alyson Gold was born and raised in Dearborn Heights. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Before joining AAPS, Gold worked […]

Community students’ production of Fahrenheit 451 sells out five shows

December 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Community Ensemble Theatre (CET) at Community High School recently performed the play ‘Fahrenheit 451’ to five sold-out audiences. The script was written by Ray Bradbury, based on his 1953 novel of the same title, and […]

Video: Wines Elementary kinders visit Domino’s Farms’ Petting Farm

December 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Wines kinders visit Domino’s Farms’ Petting Farm; field trip ties to an Arts & Letters curriculum module Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Wines Elementary kindergarteners had an amazing time at Domino’s Farms […]

Skyline Learning Center: Building confidence through peer support

December 1, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Math tutoring is now offered alongside a comprehensive range of academic subjects. Diego Hurtado says a lot has changed since he was a Skyline High School sophomore two years ago. Approaching someone to receive or […]

Video: AAPS students share their thoughts about the Thanksgiving holiday

November 26, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News We took to the halls of Ann Arbor Public Schools to ask students a few questions about Thanksgiving. In this four-minute video, hear from our diverse student body as […]