AAPS District News

Skyline Blues creating more than just beautiful music

February 26, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com The Skyline Blues is a nationally recognized competitive a-cappella group made up of 17 Skyline High School students. And while the Skyline Blues have hit some pretty high notes this year, including […]

30 seconds with … the A2STEAM @ Northside’s salmon and their fifth grade caretakers

February 25, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It takes a lot of helpful A2 STEAM @ Northside to raise a tank of salmon. In this video, we see fifth grade students of Ashley Moore, Amanda […]

Christine Woelmer, Allen Elementary librarian

February 22, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Christine Woelmer grew up attending the Ida Public Schools in southeast Michigan. Her father was an English professor at Monroe County Community College, and her mother taught English […]

Skyline’s annual Black History Month Assembly again inspires with music, dance, art, poetry, drama

February 21, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Skyline’s African American Humanities class once again presented its annual Black History Month Assembly to the entire student body. The hour-long celebration of culture showcased the students’ talents […]

Head shot of Eve Claar, Pioneer High School Athletic Director

Pioneer High School Athletic Director Eve Claar named Region Six Athletic Director of the Year

February 20, 2019 AAPS News Editor

The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) has selected Eve Claar, athletic director at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor as its Region Six Athletic Director of the Year for her outstanding service in the world […]

‘Bring a buddy to the football team — the more the better!” Harbaugh brothers inspire Pioneer football team to share the love

February 20, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video, photos, and story by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Pioneer High School quarterback Conor Easthope learned that University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and his brother, Baltimore Ravens Coach John Harbaugh were stopping […]

Pioneer heading to nationals after winning the Michigan High School Ethics Bowl State Championship

February 19, 2019 AAPS News Editor

By Terry Jacoby/weloveannarbor.com Sometimes, the best win is the one you don’t expect. “I never would’ve expected us to win,” says Elizabeth Engel. “The moment they announced the winner it felt exhilarating because we were […]

Skyline High presents “Almost, Maine” Feb. 26

February 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Almost, Maine, a simultaneously heartwarming, and melancholy play packed with metaphor, will run February 26th at Skyline High School’s Experimental Theater. This thought-provoking and charming show is directed by the students of Anne-Marie Roberts’ Theatre […]

30 seconds with … Deborah Joseph & Bryant kinders celebrate 100th day in costume

February 15, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News If it hadn’t been for the weather-related school cancellations, Feb. 11 would have been the 100th day of school for Ann Arbor Public Schools. At Bryant, the kindergarten teachers […]

30 seconds with … a Valentine’s Day party at Allen Elementary

February 14, 2019 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Remember the fun of slipping valentines into a bedazzled shoebox or bag? This classic tradition will never go out of style. Here are Jennifer York’s Young Fives at […]