Pioneer Family Communication
December 3, 2023. - December 10, 2023
GREAT DAY TO BE A PIONEER!
Be Extraordinary!
From the Pioneer Leadership Team
Pioneer Caregivers,
We had a great week at Pioneer and look forward to another productive week at Pioneer. It is an honor to welcome students every morning at the flagpole entrance and see the joy on their faces as they arrive for school each day :) We love our students!
We will have a regular schedule on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. This week we have an early release on Wednesday, December 6. Please review the schedules below. On Thursday the Pioneer Orchestras will host their Winter Concert in Schreiber. All are welcome!
The weather is getting colder and last week we had snow on the ground. Please be safe driving to Pioneer and dropping off your student at Pioneer. Please give yourself extra time as the weather changes. Have an wonderful week Pioneer!
Be Extraordinary!
Desmond, Eve, Jodi, Kevin & Dan
GUEST CONDUCTOR: Jack Hollingsworth - 11th Grade Pioneer Student
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT :)
Pioneer(Ann Arbor) High School has been an accredited High School since 1904. We need our caregivers support in taking the following survey. Our goal is for 1000 caregivers to take the following survey. The results of the survey will help us always improve. We need your support in taking the survey. Please click the link below.
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/238511/10339
SURVEY STUDY
Our African American students have an opportunity to complete a study that seeks to gain their perspective on their racial identity, academic self-concept, and the school racial climate. Lindsay Poole, a doctoral student in Michigan State University's School of Psychology doctoral program, under the supervision of Dr. John S. Carlson and MSU IRB #00008836 have been collaborating with several schools in the states of Michigan and Texas. The survey is very minimally time-evasive, and everything can be completed electronically. They are hoping to recruit at least 40-45 students who meet criteria from Pioneer before Winter Break! Please review this flyer for more information.
BEST OF FLOW!
As you may have heard, our team is currently competing against three other Ann Arbor High School hockey teams in the “Best of Flow” Competition. Our team has nominated players with the “best flow” to represent us in the competition. The team that raises the most will be given hoodies at the upcoming Jileks Best in Flow Tournament and will present a check to the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation founders, Kristen and Jeff Roberts. Visit the voting page, to help our team win the competition. Every dollar donated is a vote for our team and all proceeds go directly to the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation, a 501C3 Charitable Organization serving Washtenaw County youth athletes. As a team, we need your support. To learn more about the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation, visit their MJR Foundation website and keep up with all competition updates on Instagram or Facebook. Please feel free to share the voting link with your family and friends to help support our team. Let the flow begin! Thanks for all of your support!
Pioneer Trading Post Apparel
- Are you interested in purchasing some new Pioneer apparel? The Pioneer Trading Post now has black quarter zips, purple and gray embroidered hoodies, and purple full zips. CLICK HERE to complete the order form new merchandise as well as some existing merchandise.
PTSO HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEAR SALE
Online Holiday Pioneer PTSO Spirit Wear Sale
Great Holiday Gift Ideas to cheer on Pioneer! See attached online store for your spirit wear purchases which will also support the Pioneer PTSO. You can ship directly to your home or you can pick up at the school drop offs on Tuesday, December 19 and Thursday, December 21 from 7:30-8:15AM or the pick up Friday, December 22 from 2:30-3:10PM. Store closes on December 4.
CLICK IMAGE OR HERE TO VIEW SALE!
LATE AP TEST ORDERING - NOW OPEN!! IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER. AN AP TEST!
AP UPDATES - PIONEER!!
Hello again AAPS 9-12 grade students and families,
If you are interested in taking an AP Exam but missed our regular payment and registration deadline, don’t worry! 9-12 grade AAPS students can still order an AP exam for May of 2024 with these two steps:
1. Complete late-fee payment in MyPaymentsPlus and
2. Complete the registration request form linked HERE to have your test indicator changed to “Yes”.
(Payment must be completed before test indicators will be updated)
Late-fee registration ends 3/8/24. No additional AP exams may be requested after 3/8/24.
More information about 2023-24 AP testing payment and registration can be found HERE.
Questions? Contact an AP Coordinator - Mr. Cory McElmeel - mcelmeel@aaps.k12.mi.us or Dr. Daniel Hyliard - hyliardd@aaps.k12.mi.us
The Omega Yearbook Staff is currently working on the student survey questionnaire for the 2023-2024 yearbook. If your student would like to be featured in the yearbook, this is an excellent way to get their voice heard on some lighthearted, memorable moments about their day-to-day life. Any student is welcome to fill out their corresponding grade's survey and the form leaves room for any requests for (school appropriate) alternative questions. The second section of the form is for staff mock elections. Students can nominate some impactful teachers to give them some recognition. We hope you consider filling out the survey for a little extra spotlight. Here are the links for each grade:
Email for Absences: pioattendance@aaps.k12.mi.us
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
Attendance Policy: The procedure for excusing student's absences requires that parents/guardians must notify the Attendance Office by email within 48 hours of the day that the student is absent.
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.
Regular Schedule - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
EARLY RELEASE - Wednesday
Ann Arbor Community Resources
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
CARE CLOSET - C311
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED IN AAPS
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/
Pioneer Administration Team Assignments
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
AAPS Family Technology Assistance
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
PIONEER COUNSELING LINK
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!
SCHOOL STARTS at 8AM - Doors Open at 7:35AM
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