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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

2020 Huron graduate says the IB Career-related Program changed his life, made him the man he is today

August 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Darryl Phillips credits the program & staff for his growing success as an entrepreneur/restaurant manager/first-generation college student By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Darryl Phillips says he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t […]

Video: Teachers, staff return to AAPS school buildings as they prepare for students’ arrival on Monday, Aug. 29

August 22, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Welcome back! A week from today, students will fill the halls of the Ann Arbor Public Schools. For teachers, principals, office professionals and other staffers, this was the day […]

Longtime Pioneer golf coach Steve Rodriguez to be inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame

August 11, 2022 AAPS News Editor

For 41 years until his retirement in 2018, Rodriguez was a popular golf coach, PE teacher, and mentor By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor To the surprise of no one connected to Pioneer sports for […]

Rec & Ed summer camps were back with gusto, offering something for everyone

August 4, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Camps come to a close on Aug. 5; up next: A2 Summer Sports Camps Ann Arbor Open School was the setting this year for dozens of AAPS Rec & Ed Summer Camps that conclude Aug. […]

Members of the AAPS Board of Education, Superintendent Swift, Strategic Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Shore and Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan Executive Director Nancy Margolis at the art exhibit in Gallup Park

AAPS School Board visits Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan exhibit

August 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

At their retreat last week, the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education visited an exhibit that uses the power of art and prose to promote diversity. They became the latest members of the AAPS […]

AAPS students learning video production skills in the CTN studio

And … action! New Rec & Ed camp teaches practical skills in video production

July 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The TV Lights, Camera & Action Video Camp is held at CTN for a hands-on, real-world experience Rec & Ed‘s new camp this summer is helping kids learn how to produce, direct, and make TV, […]

Safety Town is back for 43rd year of helping children learn a variety of ways to keep safe

July 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Community High School junior Parker Haymart recalls with fondness his week at Safety Town a decade ago. Now he’s back to volunteer at the popular annual event. “I wanted to do some volunteer work,” said […]

Students learn ways to become stewards of their environment at the new A2 Nature Guardians Camp

July 6, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Project-based activities showed campers why native plants are vital to the ecosystem. By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Exciting things are happening at AAPS Environmental Education, which since 1960 has been educating and inspiring students […]

Summer ESL Academy and Summer Learning Academy’s joint program helps students recognize & articulate their interests, strengths, talents

July 5, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Now in its third and final week, the program offers 306 students a fun learning environment The Summer ESL (English as a Second Language) and Summer Learning Academy Joint Program concludes on Friday following three […]

AAPS investing in clean energy, achieving 100 percent clean electricity goal

July 1, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools environmental sustainability efforts are taking a big step forward as the district has enrolled in DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program. AAPS recently became the first K-12 district in Michigan to enroll in […]