Thank you Pioneer Caregivers,

We had an extraordinary week at Pioneer! We had a successful Club Day and the changes we made have positively impacted out students. We have over 90 clubs at Pioneer and we want all of our students to be involved at Pioneer. Clubs are a great way to build your students resume for future college applications!

Friday, October 27 is the end of the First Quarter at Pioneer. Quarter grades do not end up on final transcripts but they are a high percentage of the final grade. Final grades are a combination of the quarter grades and the final exam, this varies between subjects and classes. This week is a great week to review grades and make sure your student doesn't have any missing tests or assignments. This week we want to continue getting better and better.

Be Extraordinary!

Desmond, Eve, Jodi, Kevin & Dan

We are seeing a rise of students arriving at the school under the weather. We encourage students and staff that are under the weather to stay home for the day. Coming to school and spreading germs causes the cycle of more staff and students to catch illnesses. It is best for everyone. Many assignments can be captured in Schoology. Students can easily communicate with teachers about work assigned and/or missed via email (Staff Directory) and within Schoology.

Attendance email: pioattendance@aaps.k12.mi.us

Please do not call the attendance line until further notice. We are planning to hire someone to cover that position; it is currently not filled. The position of Book Depository/Attendance Office Professional will be posted soon and we would love for someone connected to the Pioneer community to serve in that capacity.

Make Up Picture Day is on Wednesday, 10/25. You should have received messaging from the photography company regarding makeups over the last couple of weeks. Please double check your SPAM folder. If you have not received any information and would like to request it, please complete this short form so we can share the information with you on Tuesday, 10/24.

Everyone is welcome to stop by Huron High School on Thursday, October 25 for the Building Bridges Fair (6:00pm - 7:30pm). It is an excellent event to learn about college and transition resources for high school students with 504s or IEPs.

Counselors will continue to have college application help sessions until the end of October during Early Lunch for Seniors. Seniors remember the Early Action Deadline for the Common App is November 1, 2023. Please see your counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Monday, October 23

12:30pm

Kalamazoo College: Pioneer

2:00pm

Chapman Univ. (CA) Pioneer

Tuesday, October 24

9:30am

Oberlin College (OH) Pioneer

11:00am

Univ. of Detroit-Mercy: Pioneer

12:30pm

St Mary's College (IN) Pioneer

Wednesday, October 25

12:30pm

Minneapolis College of Art & Design (MN) Pioneer

2:00pm

Wayne State Univ (MI) Pioneer

Thursday, October 26

9:30am

Defiance College (OH) Pioneer

9:30am

U Rochester (NY) Pioneer

11:00am

Centre College (KY) Pioneer

11:00am

Wittenberg College (OH) Pioneer

2:00pm

Albion College (MI) Pioneer

Friday, October 27

9:30am

Centre College (KY) Pioneer

9:30am

Univ. of Southern California: Pioneer

If you've ever wondered where you can send a parent or student to get help, you're not alone.

AAPS has several tools to help you guide families to resources (food, basic needs, emergency services) in their time of need.

Where to find help

• Accessing community resources in 3 easy steps (video)
• Where to find help: Community resources overview for staff
• AAPS Community Resources Webpage, a2schools.org/communityresources

Substitute Teachers Needed: As we are headed into the Winter season, which also may be known as cold/flu/COVID season, the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) is looking for substitute teachers and paraeducators to support our classrooms. If you are a passionate person who enjoys connection with students EduStaff is looking for you. Substitute positions are necessary and meaningful work that enriches the lives of students in our community. If you, your family or friends are interested in making an impact, we encourage you to support the AAPS team as a substitute teacher or paraeducator. Start your application at https://www.edustaff.org/

Chartwells is our Food Services Department and here is their October Newsletter for the AAPS community.

Pioneer High School takes great pride in our AP program. Please review the AP Communication as we prepare for AP registration - CLICK HERE. Please email Dr. Hyliard at hyliardd@aaps.k12.mi.us for any AP questions. Registration and payment for AP Tests begins in September! A separate communication will be sent to all AP parent during the week of August 28, 2023.

Building Principal - Mr. Desmond Smith

Athletics - Ms. Eve Claar

9th Grade Dean - Ms. Jodi Bullinger

10th Grade Last Name A-L - Dr. Daniel Hyliard

10th Grade Last Name M-Z - Mr. Kevin Hudson

11th Grade - Mr. Kevin Hudson

12th Grade - Dr. Daniel Hyliard

Students & Families - Technology Virtual Help Desk

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Call: 734-997-1222
Open a ticket: family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us

Schedule an In-Person Appointment: call the Student & Family Help Desk

COUNSELING WEBPAGE - CLICK HERE

The Writing Center at Pioneer High School wants to help! We are open daily during both lunches and 4th Hour in room C216. We offer online writing assistance through our website and hold fun writing competitions throughout the year. We want to help with brainstorming, revising, editing, polishing, and really any part of your writing assignment! Come see us!

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

1. CLOCKTOWER - this location backs up so please plan accordingly

2. FLAGPOLE ENTRANCE - near student parking lot

Please do not drop off students in the 7th Street Bus Loop

Senior Portraits are due by November 17, 2023. Directions to submit them can be found on our website. If you choose not to submit a portrait, we will use your school photo.

Senior Tributes are due by February 10, 2024. These loving tributes to your student can be purchased through YearbookForever.com by selecting "Create a Senior Ad".

Preferred names: If your student goes by a name other than their legal name, that name is in PowerSchool as a "preferred name," and they would like to be referred to as such throughout the yearbook, please direct them to fill out this form so we get it right!

Order a yearbook today! Prices increase on December 31, 2023.

RAHS at Pioneer is a mental health site that is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm year-round which sees students in-person and virtually.

The F.E.M.M.E.S. Advance College Readiness Workshop is designed to support women+ in high school, but like all F.E.M.M.E.S. activities, is open to students of all genders.

The workshop is a series of two sessions aimed at building participants’ confidence in the college application process as well as their understanding of educational and career opportunities in STEM. The first event, Application Advice with an Admissions Officer, will take place in person at the University of Michigan on Saturday, October 21st from 11 am to 2 pm. The second event, a College Readiness Student Panel, will take place in person at the University of Michigan on Saturday, October 28th from 11 am to 2 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Students can register at https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TCdHzkrtW8AODY. If students would like to learn more about F.E.M.M.E.S. as an organization, they can visit their website at femmes.studentorgs.umich.edu.