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[ February 2, 2026 ] During National School Counseling Week, AAPS honors School Counselors as the unsung orchestrators of student success Features
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[ 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
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For AAPS band director Doug Horn, things are looking up after a rough few years

March 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

AAPS band director Doug Horn was looking forward to appearing with his jazz trio Friday night in downtown Ann Arbor in a big way. “I’m a performer at heart,” says Horn. “It’s therapy.” But in […]

Pioneer students claim 5 prizes in documentary film contest

March 4, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Five groups of Pioneer students were among the winners in C-SPAN’s 2015 StudentCam documentary film contest. This year’s contest had 2280 total entries, which made it very competitive. Pioneer has had winners every year its students have entered […]

Logan Elementary welcomes musicians from Ghana at interactive assembly

February 25, 2015 AAPS News Editor

District celebrates NAAPID; Dicken Elementary students treated to music and dance lessons from Dicken parent

February 9, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Schools across the district celebrated National African American Parental Involvement Day Monday with assemblies, inspiring talks, classroom visits, parent luncheons, and more. The day culminated in a talent-packed NAAPID at Night 20th Anniversary in Ypsilanti, where […]

Teachers use PD Day to expand their skills … with slideshow

January 26, 2015 AAPS News Editor

While students may have enjoyed some extra sleep this morning, their teachers have been busy learning how to do their jobs even better. On Professional Development Day, AAPS teachers are learning a range of subjects […]

Huron High School welcomes Singapore teachers

November 10, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The Huron High School community welcomed a group of Singapore teachers who are just beginning an 11-day visit to Ann Arbor. The teachers are part of the Toyota Education Initiatives in STEAM Innovation 2014 Development […]

Northside student earns World Record, again

November 14, 2013 AAPS News Editor

She holds three Guinness world records and she’s only nine years old.

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With video: Tech Bond Update

September 17, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Last year, Ann Arbor residents approved a Technology Bond Millage to fund much-needed updates in our schools. See how that money is being spent.

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PHOTOS: The Class of 2013

June 13, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Congratulations to all of the graduates in the Ann Arbor Public Schools Class of 2013! The slideshow includes photos of the five graduation ceremonies that took place June 3-10, 2013.

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Ann Arbor Public Schools Pioneer Graduation 2013

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Pioneer’s 45th Commencement Ceremony

June 7, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School celebrated its 45th Commencement Ceremony June 6, 2013 at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center.

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