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A light dusting of snow falls outside.

Thoughts About Missing out on the Winter Storm this Week

Josie Miller January 13, 2025

We all saw it on the news last weekend: A giant winter storm would soon be sweeping across the country, dumping snow and blizzards everywhere, and promising snow days for lots of schools. But after a closer...

Nati Murrell ('25) and her mother smiling after voting in their neighborhood.

Voting in Ann Arbor: One Skyline Student’s View on Their First Time Voting​​

Nati Murrell December 31, 2024

The 2024 election was one of the most polarizing in history. Each election cycle that comes, follows a new wave of voters and this election led to a great divide among Gen Z voters all over the country....

Hobbs Kessler running the 1500 meter race semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympic games where he placed 2nd.

Meet Olympic Runner and Skyline Athlete Hobbs Kessler

Shannon Anderson December 23, 2024

Just a few years ago, Hobbs Kessler was a Skyline student athlete getting ready for his next test. Now, he can say he ran at the Olympic trials for the first time when he was 18 years old and signed a...

Craig Jobe, and his festive headband, do not seem very amused.

Skyline’s Best Dressed For Winter Spirit Week

Hana Ghani December 20, 2024

Monday 12/16/2024, Cozy PJ Day: Skyline’s Holiday Spirit Week kicked off with the theme of Cozy PJs. Hundreds of Skyline students enthusiastically brought comfort to the classroom. School...

Noah Silkworth dunking during a basketball game.

Noah Silkworth: On and Off the Court

River Swanson December 20, 2024

Going into the 2024-25 winter basketball season, the Skyline Men’s Varsity Basketball team is ready and coming in hot. One of the star players on this team is the forward Noah Silkworth (‘25). Silkworth...

AAPS community gathers for union meeting on December 12, 2024.

AAPS Announces Healthcare Premium Increase Across the District

Kamryn Lindsey December 13, 2024

Note: The Skyline Post reached out to district officials for comment and is still waiting for response. This story will be updated to incorporate any forthcoming replies. “There are three or four...

Luke Jordan ('24) carrying his single up to slings after challenging race.

From Rowing to Football, Skyline Athletes are Continuing Their Careers

Karl Sippola December 11, 2024

Whether it’s Luke Jordan (‘24) rowing at Wisconsin's Madison University, or Evan Rothenberg (‘23) playing quarterback for Carnegie Mellon University's football team, Skyline athletes are continuing...

Teacher holding up sign with AAEA Action Team slogan, "Help Us Stay."

Skyline Staff Take A Stand To Raise Awareness About Teacher Pay

Kamryn Lindsey December 9, 2024

On Tuesday December 10, between 7:20 to 7:45 a.m., Skyline High School teachers are planning to stand outside Skyline High School in the cold weather and snow, hoping to gain support and raise awareness...

A list of the courses that were not being offered in the 2024-2025 school year at course registration in August. Latin I is the only course on this list that was cut as an explicit result of the budget crisis.

‘We’re on Stage, 24/7’: Teachers Persist Through Budget Crisis Aftermath

Eda Kirca December 9, 2024

In the wake of AAPS’ $25 million budget crisis in June of 2024, nearly 200 teachers were laid off district-wide and a myriad of classes are no longer offered at Skyline.  Teachers reported feeling...

Club members pose next to a hot pot, which they enjoyed at one of their meetings.

The Mandarin Language Club Brings Culture and Connection Beyond the Classroom

Kaiwen Smith December 9, 2024

A lovely aroma wafts out of the door as students bustle around the room, talking and laughing. Atop a table sits a bubbling, boiling pot filled with meat and vegetables. Welcome to Skyline’s Mandarin...

Callie Crawford (‘28) stares, perplexed at her Powerschool page’s grade display.

Skyline Students Criticize New Grading Policy

Bom Kim December 5, 2024

Feeling angry about the grading policy at Skyline? Chances are, according to a survey done by The Skyline Post, your friends are as well. To understand how students are feeling about the grading policy,...

A screenshot of Owen DeVries’ music on FL Studio.

What is the Songwriting Club All About?

Zach Huber December 4, 2024

Music has the ability to connect people despite borders and barriers that may be in place. If you love music and have interest in learning how to create soundtracks like your favorite artists, then...

Members of the World Cuisine Club before eating an authentic dish.

World Cuisine Club Promotes Cultural Connection through Global Tastes

Alexandra Garrow December 3, 2024

Skyline’s World Cuisine Club has flourished over the past year, attracting a diverse group of students, enthusiastic to explore global cuisine through dynamic gatherings and cultural exchanges. Students...

Skyline Learning Center tutors work with tutees to help them with their writing and math work.

Skyline Learning Center Offers Math, Writing Help All Day Every Day

Mary Ellen Vance December 2, 2024

Skyline’s Writing Center has become the Learning Center. Now, when students are seeking help for both writing and math, they can come to Skylines’ Learning Center. This year the Writing Center decided...

A map of the new traffic pattern.

How do Drivers Like The New Skyline Traffic Flow?

Amaya Canada November 29, 2024

Welcome to the wild ride of mornings at Skyline, where navigating the chaos is just as challenging as the day’s lessons ahead! With the new 2024 school year, Skyline administration decided to change...

Field Hockey Head Coach Shelby Fulkerson guiding her team during a game.

Meet Shelby Fulkerson: Skyline’s New Field Hockey Head Coach

Anika Watters November 28, 2024

After a successful season, the Skyline Girls Field Hockey team returned to the turf with new changes. In August, Shelby Fulkerson started as head coach after the retirement of Nikki Barrett, Skyline science...

Maya Zogaib ('28) pictured before the Skyline Homecoming dance on September 21, 2024.

Maya Zogaib: How Are 9th Graders Adjusting to Skyline?

Tam Miller November 19, 2024

Though we each have a different life experience, adjusting to a new school is something we can all relate to. Maya Zogaib (‘28) is a 9th grader adjusting from Forsythe Middle School to Skyline High School....

Students and teachers gather outside during the October 2nd after-school fire drill.

Why Are There Fire Drills After School?

Dominic Marroni November 18, 2024

On October 2nd, many students were surprised by a fire drill after school during club hours. To many, this was a first-time occurrence, while others recalled similar events from previous years.  Many...

Headlines from November 7, 2024 (from top left, clockwise: Washington Post, New York Times, Detroit Free Press, London Times)

‘It Was Like Static Noise’: Students React to Presidential Election Results

Ashley Han and Skyline Post Staff November 16, 2024

Due to potential safety concerns regarding political viewpoints expressed in this story, The Skyline Post has anonymized all quotes.  At 5:40 AM EST, November 6th, Associated Press called the 2024...

Amy Zheng ('28) coxing for the St. Mary's Regatta at Orchard Lake.

Amy Zheng: How Are Freshmen Feeling about Skyline?

David Bansal November 15, 2024

One of Skyline’s new 9th-grade students is Amy Zheng (‘28) from Forsythe Middle School. She shared the experiences, nervousness, and excitement of the first few weeks with The Post. Zheng says that...

Skyline's Pom Team Welcomes a New Face

Skyline’s Pom Team Welcomes a New Face

Julia Zhang November 14, 2024

This year, the Skyline Pompon team has a new addition. For the first time since the team was established, they have recruited a male dancer: Markell Freeman (‘27).  “I was excited [to join]! I...

Sebi Fry ('27) and Alexandra Garrow ('25) exemplify the contrast between a student paying attention vs one who is not.

Student Reactions to New Phone Policy More Diverse than Expected

Kamryn Lindsey November 8, 2024

Entering the 2024 school year, returning students expected to be met with the same rules as always. However, Spring 2023 discussion of a new phone policy developed into a plan for a new system, banning...

Skyline student putting phone up in the phone pouch before class begins.

Skyline Teachers Reveal Advantages and Disadvantages Of New Phone Policy

Ainsley Vendola November 8, 2024

The new phone policy has changed the environment of Skyline High School and teachers are noticing a difference. Phones must go in the pocket at the front of the classroom – students may only use their...

Liv Housler ('28) getting ready to tee off at a course in Northern Michigan. Credit: Mary Packard

Skyline Girls’ Golf Continues to Thrive With Freshman Liv Housler

Maeve Kilbride November 7, 2024

As she makes her transition from middle to high school, Liv Housler (‘28), a freshman on varsity Girls’ Golf, has helped the team soar to number two in Michigan’s Southeastern Conference (SEC).  Recently,...

A Skyline Mindfulness station lies right behind the famous eagle statue.

Everything You Need to Know about the Mindfulness Walk

Dominic Marroni November 4, 2024

The chirping of birds and the smell of crisp Michigan air can do wonders after a long day at school.  Spring 2024, Skyline’s counselors and other staff members built a labyrinth across the road from...

Top row from the left: Megan Kanous, Ernesto Querijero, Eric Sturgis. Bottom row from the left: Don Wilkerson, Leslie Wilkins, Glynda Wilks. Collage created by Ian Saucer-Zeoli (‘25).

Meet the People Deciding the Future of Ann Arbor Public Schools

Ian Saucer-Zeoli, Editor October 30, 2024

UPDATE: as of November 14th, Leslie Wilkins, Glynda Wilks, and Don Wilkerson have been elected to the three open seats and will serve four-year terms. November 6th is our country’s General Election,...

Roll of "I Voted" stickers

Last Minute Registration for Voting

Alexandra Garrow October 30, 2024

The election is right around the corner and although the deadline for online registration has passed…new voters, you have other options.  If you haven't completed online registration two weeks prior...

Ethan Miller ('28) participating in the Skyline Marching Band at the 2024 Homecoming parade.

Ethan Miller: How is the Class of 2028 Adjusting to Skyline?

Lila Edison October 30, 2024

Another group of freshmen has entered Skyline High School: a wave of new people with different personalities and hobbies. One of these freshmen is Ethan Miller (‘28). Miller is on the Skyline Marching...

A bulletin board of AP Gov students' mock political parties.

AP Government Ready For Upcoming Presidential Election

Blake Davidoff October 25, 2024

With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, November 5th, AP U.S. Government and Politics (AP Gov) is in full swing, preparing for the upcoming presidential election. The class is creating mock campaigns,...

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