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[ March 19, 2026 ] Scarlett Middle School teacher in the running for national “Favorite Teacher” contest Latest news
[ March 17, 2026 ] The community is invited to the 2026 IB Diploma Program Visual Arts Senior Exhibition Reception High School News
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[ March 12, 2026 ] AAPS students advance to SkillsUSA State Finals Academics

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 […]

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, […]

Forsythe Middle School Orchestra performs for composer via Zoom

May 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

A virtual visit from Adrian Gordon included inspiring Q & A session; helpful critiques By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was a rare treat for the Forsythe Middle School Orchestra when composer Adrian Gordon […]

King Elementary/A2V+Virtual Academy teacher Laura Wayne named 2021 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year

April 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The award honors educators who create a culture for the arts to flourish; Wayne called the ‘consummate art teacher’ Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was supposed to be a typical […]

Tickets on sale now for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of ‘The Mystery Of…’

April 26, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Tickets are now on sale for The Huron Players’ weekend performances of “The Mystery Of…” The show will be held at Huron High School on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 30 at […]

Skyline Theatre to present the magical misfits of ‘Puffs’ this weekend

April 25, 2022 AAPS News Editor

This weekend, Skyline Theatre is ready to whisk audiences away to a magical world of wizards. But this isn’t the story of a cursed child with a scar on his forehead and it isn’t the […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Les Miserables School Edition at Skyline High School May 13, 14, 15

April 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

PTG’s production comes to the stage after pandemic shut it down in 2020 In March 2020, the Pioneer Theatre Guild‘s first attempt at producing Les Misérables was forced to shut down due to the pandemic. […]

FutureStars Profile: Rhea Galbraith brings creativity, connection and so much more to the stage

February 25, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com There are a few go-to words that Rhea Galbraith likes to use that also can be used to describe her. When the Pioneer senior describes what it means to her to perform […]

Going fast: Just a few tickets are still available for FutureStars 2022 to be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Power Center

February 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video: Past & present performers discuss the program’s impact Past and present Pioneer Theatre Guild FutureStars performers talk about what this talent-packed show has meant to them. A few tickets are still available for FutureStars […]

Juried art shows feature work of AAPS students

January 28, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The artwork of several AAPS students from all grades has been entered into the juried Region 3 Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) Show now on display at the Ann Arbor Public Library through Feb. 20. […]