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[ October 15, 2026 ] Huron High School’s Rhythm Rats Marching Band wins two titles in debut competition Features
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All Ann Arbor Public Schools are now certified MI HEARTSafe schools

November 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to trained staff, the district is now safer than ever All schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district have now been certified as MI HeartSafe Schools. This achievement means that every school has […]

Elisabeth VanVliet, Westerman Preschool & Family Center teacher

November 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Westerman Preschool and Family Center teacher Elisabeth VanVliet spent her own early childhood years in Canton before moving a few times and eventually attending late elementary through high school in Dublin, Ohio. She is the […]

Jazz Parks named interim superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools

November 17, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Jazz Parks as Interim Superintendent. Parks has served as Assistant Superintendent, School Leadership, in the Ann Arbor Public Schools since 2020. She served as […]

Superintendent Jeanice Swift on a school bus with a group of kids.

Superintendent Swift thanks Ann Arbor Public Schools community

November 16, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Hello, Ann Arbor Public Schools Community, So much gratitude today – for our beautiful students, extraordinary AAPS team, wonderful parents, families and this special Ann Arbor community we share – Thank you, and wishing you […]

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 […]