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[ September 25, 2026 ] AAPS capital programs manager selected for national school air quality fellowship Features
[ September 24, 2026 ] A minute in the room: Thurston music teacher Yael Rothfeld helps students build creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music Elementary News
[ September 24, 2026 ] World-Class Indian musicians bring improvisation, rhythm, and cultural connection to AAPS students Latest news
[ September 24, 2026 ] Huron students give back at Freeman Environmental Center’s annual Day of Service Features
[ September 22, 2026 ] Beth Homan, Pattengill fifth grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles

Gabby Mayrend in her auto tech class at Huron

Huron High auto technology student wins her bracket at Milan Dragway—in her first competition ever

October 25, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School junior and self-proclaimed adrenalin junky Gabby Mayrend says she has a need for speed. And how! In her very first drag racing experience, driving a 2002 […]

Video: Teacher’s expert storytelling skills keep her kindergarten students engaged

October 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Rachael Varga loves reading so much, she’s tattooed storybook characters on her arms By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Attention spans may be getting shorter and shorter, but a good storyteller can still keep a […]

Community High French teacher Marci Harris receives Language Education Award

October 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Community High School French teacher Marci Harris received the Michigan World LanguageAssociation’s (MIWLA) Barbara Ort-Smith Award October 20 at MIWLA’s annual conference in Lansing. The Barbara Ort-Smith Award is the most prestigious award a professional […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Isabeli Buendia feels right at home on stage

October 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Isabeli Buendia wasn’t forced onto the stage. Let’s just say she got a little push of encouragement – and it pushed her right into something she has truly loved ever since. “I […]

Skyline High School Theatre to present “Urinetown: The Musical” Nov. 5-6 & 11-13

October 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The musical satire set in the near future takes on a number of relevant topics Skyline High School Theatre is proud to present “Urinetown: The Musical,” Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis’ musical satire about corporate […]

Profile: Pioneer senior Connor Casey is ready to act and inspire in PTG’s production of “Into the Woods”

October 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Connor has acted both locally and with the “Finding Neverland” National Broadway Tour By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Connor Casey is a veteran of the stage. The Pioneer senior has acted both locally and with the “Finding […]

In Gracie’s honor: Blood drive at Skyline High School on Oct. 28 held in memory of student

October 20, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Skyline student Grace Obungo-Clark passed away from Sickle Cell Disease in 2021 By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Grace Obungo-Clark was a generous, bright girl who was loved by many friends and teachers at Carpenter Elementary […]

Claire Federhofer, Huron High School ELA teacher

October 19, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Claire Federhofer hails from a small South African town just outside Johannesburg. She relocated to the United States in 2017 to join her partner who is a faculty member […]

Golf: Eagles card impressive showing at first-ever State Finals

October 18, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The Skyline girls’ golf team made the most of its first appearance in the MHSAA State Finals this past weekend. The Eagles fired a 387 on the first day and improved with […]

Picture of display honoring Hispanic American Heritage Month

AAPS concludes a month of celebrations honoring National Hispanic American Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

October 14, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Although AAPS honors and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans on every day, we also participate in the National Hispanic American Heritage observance each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. […]