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[ February 23, 2026 ] Nancy Shafer Boudreau, Pioneer High School women’s cross country/varsity track coach "Exceptional" profiles
[ February 20, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event Features
[ February 20, 2026 ] Seven members of the Pioneer and Skyline choirs are selected to participate in the MSVMA All-State Honors Choir Features
[ February 16, 2026 ] Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director "Exceptional" profiles
[ February 12, 2026 ] The Pioneer High School Symphony Orchestra spreads musical valentines across campus by delivering about 275 serenades Latest news

Pioneer freshman Izzy Sutton honored with a national service award

September 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring young leaders Pioneer freshman Isabel Sutton, 13, has been named an honoree of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates […]

Kristin Berger, King Elementary music teacher

September 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kristin Berger grew up moving every three or four years—which she attributes to her parents having “itchy feet” when she was younger. “But actuality, there have just been lots of awesome […]

PJs & crazy socks welcome: Students enjoy storytime with staff via Carpenter’s Sunday evening virtual visits

September 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Facebook Live series begins its sixth year of connecting with families outside school hours By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nearly six years ago, Carpenter Elementary Principal Michael Johnson was considering ways to connect with families […]

Photos of students who give advice to kindergarteners

Video: We asked Burns Park students: What advice do you have for kindergarteners?

September 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Bethany Bell, Carpenter Elementary fourth grade teacher

September 12, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Bethany Bell grew up in small towns in both Kansas & Iowa. Her father was a minister and her mother was a homemaker, and she has two younger brothers. Bell earned her elementary education degree […]

Daniel Verdugo, Huron High School Spanish teacher

September 7, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Born and raised in Spain, Daniel Verdugo has taught Spanish at Huron High School since 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Barcelona, where his interest in languages, history, and cultures motivated […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Natalie Millman is chasing goals on & off the field

August 31, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Natalie Millman carries a big stick and high expectations when she steps onto the turf with her Pioneer field hockey teammates. But she has a completely different “team” she also plays for, […]

Video: Eberwhite’s annual welcome back event is again a hit with students & families

August 30, 2022 AAPS News Editor

An annual event at Eberwhite Elementary on the morning of the first day of school welcomes new and returning families and students back to school after the summer break. And while it would appear to […]

Video: Every child, every day. From Day One.

August 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News And the 2022-23 AAPS school year is off to a strong start. We visited several of our 32 school buildings to give a two-minute look at some of this […]

Rowing on the Huron River prepares P.E./health teachers to continue ErgEd curriculum

August 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Professional Development session is part of AAPS’ partnership with ErgEd, which brings rowing to PE classes 6-12 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The scenic Huron River was the perfect setting for AAPS’ secondary physical education and health […]