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About 10 members of the Pioneer Class of 2021 before their commencement ceremony

Victory bell rings for Class of 2021 at Pioneer High School’s 53rd Commencement Ceremony

June 4, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The entire commencement ceremony is available here. History was made last night as the Victory Bell at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School’s Hollway field rang out in celebration of the 472 graduates in the class […]

2021 Huron graduates are encouraged to ‘dare mighty things’ in school’s 53rd commencement

June 3, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Umbrellas in tow, 447 River Rats receive diplomas at a rain-drenched Riverbank Stadium The entire commencement ceremony is available here. Story and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It rained and rained. And then […]

Five members of Pathways class of 2021 in their caps and gowns holding diplomas and smiling

2021 Pathways to Success Academic Campus Commencement Ceremony

June 2, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The entire ceremony is available here. “You made it to make it right for the next generation.” That was the message Pathways to Success Academic Campus Dean Shaenu Micou shared with the class of 2021 […]

Skyline Crew team excels at state competition; rows its way to 2nd overall

May 28, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Skyline won five event state championships, taking home 2 silvers and 2 bronzes while earning finals in 10 other events The Skyline High School crew team won an impressive 2nd place overall at the recent state competition, behind […]

Slauson Middle School impresses at National Science Olympiad Tournament; takes home Spirit Award

May 28, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The Slauson Middle School Science Olympiad team competed in the 2021 National Tournament hosted virtually by Arizona State University on May 22. The tournament’s middle school and high school divisions included 60 teams each, composed […]

Community High School ASL seniors sign ‘Stand Up’ as a reflection of a challenging year

May 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The Community High School seniors in Jen Niner’s ASL class had wanted to perform a meaningful song for their fellow students at school. But because American Sign Language is a facial language requiring facial expressions, […]

Ko Shih & Jason DePasquale, Ann Arbor Open team teachers

May 26, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Teaching can be a lonely profession, but that’s never a problem for Ko Shih and Jason DePasquale. Now in their fourth year of team-teaching 5th and 6th graders at Ann Arbor Open, […]

Michael Jones, Skyline science teacher

May 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Michael Curtis Jones grew up in the city of Detroit during the 70’s and 80’s, the third of Curtis and Mary Jones’s six children. His family was one of those selected for the bussing program in […]

Former Lions star is excited to lead the Pioneers as new football coach

May 18, 2021 AAPS News Editor

For former Lions linebacker/Cornhuskers legend Jimmy Williams, it’s all about the team Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Jimmy Williams’ resume as an NFL football player, college and high school coach, and one […]

Clague Middle School declared state champ in `You Be The Chemist’ challenge; advances to nationals

May 17, 2021 AAPS News Editor

A team from Clague Middle School was declared the state champion in the You Be The Chemist competition on May 11. They are one of only five teams advancing to the national finals. The team […]