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[ March 16, 2026 ] Pioneer Boys Swim and Dive team win another state championship High School News
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[ March 11, 2026 ] Tappan Middle School students take the stage with ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ April 17–19 Features
[ March 10, 2026 ] Pioneer senior Abby Hood honored for leadership, service, and character High School News

High school students test new dish & tell Chartwells what they’d like to see on the menu

July 30, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor If Southwest Breakfast Bowl makes its way onto middle and high school menus this fall, it’s because students decided they want it there. Chartwells’ Student Choice program offers students […]

Days before he competes in Tokyo, Paralympian John Kusku inspires students in the SISS summer program

July 23, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Silver medalist John Kusku, a blind Paralympian and member of the USA Men’s Goalball Team, is on his way to Tokyo soon. But first, he wanted to stop in at […]

Safety Town kicks off this week, creating lots of fun memories for young “Super Safety Citizens”

July 13, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The curriculum has been adjusted to offer once again an in-person experience that is safe, thorough, and fun Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It’s back! The ever-popular Safety Town day camp designed for […]

‘Summer of Fun’ is the theme of annual program for multilingual students

July 8, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Summer English as a Second Language Academy (SESLA) is an opportunity for students to gain math & reading skills while building connections Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor “Summer of Fun” is the theme […]

125 receive diplomas at Community High School’s spirited commencement ceremony

June 5, 2021 AAPS News Editor

You can watch Community’s entire commencement ceremony here. Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The 49th commencement of Community High Schoo featured each of the 125 graduates taking the mic to say […]

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, […]

The Huron Players to present ‘Annie Jr.’ May 20-23

May 11, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Video includes a preview of the show; cast reciting favorite lines, discussing pros & cons of a virtual production By Jo Mathis The musical “Annie Jr.” is nothing if not optimistic. And that’s just how […]

AAPS is excited to welcome students in grades 4-12 back to the buildings on Monday

April 30, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Hear how staff at Huron High feel about the big day. (Hint: It’s a Yay!)

Tappan teachers welcomed back to the building; now they prepare to welcome back students on Monday

April 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Middle school teachers throughout the district returned to their buildings today to prepare for the arrival of students on Monday. At Tappan Middle School, teachers’ arrival was celebrated with […]

After a dormant year due to COVID, AAPS school gardens are showing signs of new life

April 26, 2021 AAPS News Editor

It’s time to weed and seed, say garden coordinators By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Along with swing sets, jungle gyms, and gaga pits, most Ann Arbor Public School playgrounds boast a school garden on the […]