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The Arts

High School News

Pioneer Theatre Guild treats AAPS elementary and middle school students to a preview performance of The SpongeBob Musical

November 7, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Full-length performances will be held tonight at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News About 1,200 elementary and middle school students got a […]

Features

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents The SpongeBob Musical Nov. 6-9

October 29, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer students find heart and hope amid SpongeBob’s silliness Taylor Swift might be number one on the Billboard charts, but for Pioneer High School students, it’s hard to think of a bigger superstar than SpongeBob […]

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Former campers return as counselors to mentor younger musicians in 12-day AAPS Summer Arts Instrumental Music Day Camp

June 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Program unites students across Ann Arbor district for collaborative learning ahead of July 2nd showcase performance The sound of instruments echoed through Skyline High School music wing this week, as about 100 young middle school […]

High School News

Huron Jazz makes Top 10 at prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival

June 2, 2025 AAPS News Editor

River Rats Advance to Top 10 in Competition’s Milestone 30th Year The Ann Arbor Huron Jazz Orchestra secured a coveted spot among the top 30 high school jazz ensembles worldwide at this year’s Essentially Ellington […]

High School News

Community High School jazz combo “Red in Blue” earns national recognition

May 14, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Musicians Claim 2nd Place in Downbeat Magazine’s Global Competition Community High’s jazz combo “Red in Blue” has captured 2nd Place in the Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award in the High School Combo Contest. The prestigious […]

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Set sail with Moana Jr. at Tappan Middle School

April 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The Tappan Players will present Disney’s Moana Jr. May 2-4 Join us for the Tappan Players’ production of Disney’s Moana JR., a 60-minute musical adventure based on the beloved 2016 Disney film, specially adapted for […]

Elementary News

King art teacher, four students excel in EOD art competition

April 8, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Congratulations to King Elementary art teacher Laura Wayne and her King art students for excelling in the 2025 Embracing Our Differences Michigan (EOD) art competition. Their work will now be made into large banners for […]

High School News

The Huron Bel Canto Choir and A Cappella Choir complete international tour to the Czech Republic and Austria

March 31, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Choir director Kent Wattleworth calls it ‘an amazing time’ The Huron Bel Canto Choir and A Cappella Choir just completed their international tour to the Czech Republic and Austria! They performed formal concerts in Prague, […]

High School News

Pioneer High School senior Haneul Park captures national gold for art portfolio 

March 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Haneul is one of eight winners in a Scholastic art competition  The prestigious Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards recently unveiled its National Gold Medalists, recognizing exceptional young artists and writers from across the country. Pioneer […]

Features

Spring Break idea: Check out Youth Art Month in downtown Ann Arbor 

March 20, 2025 AAPS News Editor

We’re pleased to invite you to another fantastic art exhibition to enjoy the marvelous creations this March during Youth Art Month in downtown Ann Arbor and at the downtown Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. […]

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