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[ February 6, 2026 ] Young chefs enjoy new Rec & Ed cooking class just in time for the Super Bowl Features
[ February 2, 2026 ] During National School Counseling Week, AAPS honors School Counselors as the unsung orchestrators of student success Features
[ February 2, 2026 ] Freda Shatara, Abbot Elementary first grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ January 29, 2026 ] Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek—the fastest female high school runner in the country—adds yet another honor to an incredible record Features
[ January 28, 2026 ] Three AAPS students shine at 2026 Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert Elementary News

Skyline High School Theatre presents the dark comedy ‘Light up the Sky’

January 27, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The show will be performed Feb. 6-8 at Skyline Skyline High School Theatre will brighten this winter with Light Up the Sky, a hilarious comedy about the highs and lows of the stage.The play will […]

Video: The Pioneer A Cappella Choir delivers annual singing telegrams

December 19, 2025 AAPS News Editor

As the snow fell outside, the Pioneer A Cappella Choir spread holiday cheer by presenting their annual singing telegrams throughout the building—a perfect way to kick off winter break.

AAPS students perform at the MSVMA Region C & State High School Honors Choir

December 16, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Exciting News from Pioneer & Skyline High School Choirs! Eighteen talented members of the Pioneer and Skyline Choirs recently traveled to Allen Park High School to participate in the MSVMA Region C High School Honors […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]