AAPS District News

Four homebuilding students inside the structure they built together to demonstrate their skills and ability to work as a team.

AAPS students advance to SkillsUSA State Finals

March 12, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Over 20 AAPS students have earned the opportunity to compete in the 2026 state finals to prove they are leaders in a host of career and technical education (CTE) fields. Over recent weeks, CTE students […]

Tappan Middle School students take the stage with ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ April 17–19

March 11, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Nearly 100 students helped create the production, with 70 performers bringing the beloved ogre’s story to the stage. Nasty will be nice and Ann Arbor will be “ogre-the-moon” when Tappan Middle School students present their […]

Pioneer senior Abby Hood honored for leadership, service, and character

March 10, 2026 AAPS News Editor

She’s been chosen as Pioneer High School’s DAR Good Citizen and the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter’s overall winner At Pioneer High School, Abby Hood is the kind of student whose impact is felt as much […]

Ann Arbor PTO Council launches equity fundraiser to benefit Title I students

March 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor PTO Council (PTOC) is launching an online fundraiser to boost PTO funding at Title I elementary schools. PTOs typically supplement gaps in school funding, but because of wealth and resource inequities among public schools in our own community, […]

Kaylee Keena, School Social Worker at Tappan Middle School

March 9, 2026 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Kaylee Keena grew up with a younger brother in Fremont, Michigan, where her parents still reside. Growing up in a small farming community, it wasn’t uncommon for her friends to […]

AAPS musicians perform at the iconic Hill Auditorium on the annual Orchestra Night

March 6, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Several AAPS schools came together on March 5 for Orchestra Night at Hill Auditorium, giving student musicians the opportunity to perform in one of the community’s most iconic concert halls. The event allows students to showcase […]

Full Circle: From Peer Connections students to special education teachers

March 5, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High School alumni Olivia Gregory and Melody Hassani return to AAPS to lead inclusive classrooms at Skyline By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Olivia Gregory and Melody Hassani first connected as students at Pioneer High […]

Donna Kolokithas, Allen Elementary Resource Room Teacher

March 3, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Donna Kolokithas grew up in Allen Park, where she developed a strong connection to education and community. She attended the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus in […]

Pioneer students’ ceramic work selected for national K–12 exhibition in Detroit

March 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Exciting news from the Pioneer Art Department! Three talented Pioneer students: Hana Boggess (12th), Madison Buza (11th), and Ezre Gerety (11th) have had their ceramic artwork selected for the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition in Detroit. […]

Skyline's African American Humanities Class on stage in matching shirts for their Black History Month Show

Perseverance and Resistance: A Celebration of Us – Skyline’s Black History Month Show

March 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Skyline’s African American Humanities Class shared their Black History Month Show with students and the community on Thursday, February 26th. As they recognized the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the theme was Perseverance and […]