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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,...

Michigan State's famous Beaumont Tower.

MSU Applications Free Between October 1-15 with Coupon Code

Kamryn Lindsey September 25, 2024

Applying for college is expensive. Unless you qualify for fee waivers (see your counselor!), for nearly every school there is a $50-70 application fee. The Michigan State admissions team recently announced...

Students enjoying the 2023 homecoming dance. Credit: Call Photography.

Skyline Stresses About Early Homecoming

Maybree Love September 20, 2024

School just started and it's already homecoming: a whole week of fun themes, a pep rally, parade, game, and then the dance. Which means lots of planning and so many school events. It's always fun and exciting...

Skyline’s administrative team. From left: Delsie Sissoko, Andre Criswell, Casey Elmore, Tracey Stevenson. Terri Patterson. Credit: Ashley Han

EDITORIAL: A Demand for Transparency and Engagement

Ashley Han and The Skyline Editorial Board June 12, 2024

Policy changes abound at Skyline: changes to extra credit policies, mastery correction credit, tardy rules, announcement times, bathroom/hallway closures, phone use during school. These changes often lead...

Mr. Lacy, working hard at his desk in the CUBE. Credit: Ashley Han

Skyline Cube Offers Advice for Summer Job Seekers

Aylin Osorio June 11, 2024

Students are looking for summer jobs and it's getting harder to get hired. A lot of students want a job during the summer. Many don’t know where to start applying or where to start looking to find a...

The locked door of a Skyline bathroom. Credit: Ashley Han

When Skyline Locks Down at 3:00: What’s Open, What’s Not

Aylin Osorio and Sari Woo June 11, 2024

Have you ever struggled to find an open bathroom, had trouble getting around the building due to stairwells being locked, or been forced to use the elevator after school ends?  At 3:00 pm, Skyline's...

Some Skyline teachers collected phones at the beginning of class in 2023-2024.  Credit:  Sylvie Bleckman.

New School Cell Phone Policy Loading: Big Change On The Horizon

Amita Nathan and Ethan McElmeel June 11, 2024

For most high school students, cell phones are a staple in their lives. Phones seem to be everywhere and with everyone at all times – even sneaking into classrooms as mini agents of distraction.  To...

All four of skylines cookies. Credit: Lily Lewis.

Analyzing Skyline’s Cookies

Lily Lewis June 11, 2024

Skyline’s school store sells four types of cookies during lunch for one dollar: Sugar, Chocolate chip, M&Ms, and Double Chocolate.  Chocolate chip cookies: 5/5  There's no denying that the...

Skyline bathrooms on both third and fourth floors are closed during school hours.  Credit: Minjoon Kim.

New Bathroom Closures: The What and the Why

Minjoon Kim June 8, 2024

Starting in May, administration began closing half of the Skyline bathrooms during the school day. Only one male and one female bathroom are open per floor, with the intent of staunching traffic flow and...

Jennifer Pool addressing one of her AP Statistics classes at the start of the hour. Credit: Lucas Caswell.

Beloved Skyline Math Teacher Jennifer Pool Set to Retire

Lucas Caswell June 3, 2024

“I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a teacher who cares more about her students than Mrs. Pool,” says student Leland Weiser (‘25). Jennifer Pool, most known for teaching AP Statistics, has become...

Aerospace club for Engineering and Science. Credit: Ashley Han.

What Have Skyline Clubs Done This Year?

Kathryn Plotner June 3, 2024

Skyline has 57 clubs, and all of them have done a variety of interesting things over the school year. Here’s a brief recap of some of this year’s highlights. Aerospace Club for Engineering and Science Aerospace...

Lilly Shannon ('24) and Chelsea Wilkerson ('24) after winning states. Credit: Robert Shannon.

What is DECA and Who Are the Seniors Behind Its Success?

Cate Howard June 3, 2024

While Skyline has a lot of clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities, one thing is for sure: DECA has taken Skyline by storm. The business and marketing club has been around for nine years and,...

Ty Kahle working diligently on their final exam. Credit: Simone Chin.

Seniors Advise Underclassmen: How to Make the Most of High School

Simone Chin and Jaeden Klassen May 28, 2024

As the 2023-2024 school year nears its end, Skyline says “goodbye” to its seniors and “hello” to its incoming freshmen. Starting high school can be a nerve-wracking experience; take comfort in...

The Skyline Post 2023-2024 celebrates its wins at MIPA, production of paper editions, and turns leadership over to new Editor-in-Chief, Ashley Han. Credit: Elizabeth Caswell.

Skyline Wins Big at 2024 State Journalism Competition

Annie Blais May 23, 2024

Congratulations to The Skyline Post staff for a new school record of 21 distinct state-level wins in the 2024 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) Awards.   Winners include Editor-in-Chief...

People move and talk during a recess at the May 15th meeting. Photo Credit: Kathryn Plotner

Looking Forward on Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Budget Crisis

Ian Saucer-Zeoli and Kathryn Plotner May 23, 2024

At May 15th’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Jazz Parks revealed her long-awaited plan to alleviate the budget shortfall, which cuts $20.4 million of the target $25 million. At May 20th’s...

Emblem drawn by club member. Credit: K. Rosenblum.

How to Plan A Talent Show at Skyline

Naya Loftus May 23, 2024

We all know about the Skyline Talent show, however, do you know about how it's planned or organized? You have more power when planning events than you know. Buckle down and get ready, future event planning...

Mocha in a room in the library. Credit: Melissa Scruggs.

Mocha Q & A

Melissa Scruggs May 23, 2024

Fluffy, soft, and cute: Mocha is Skyline’s therapy dog. She is a sweet and calm mini goldendoodle and is loved by students and teachers alike. According to Interim SLC Principal Terri Patterson, “Our...

Nowitzke teaching AP Precalc. Credit: Minjoon Kim.

AP Precalc+ Debuts At Skyline: What to Know Before You Take This

Minjoon Kim May 18, 2024

Welcome AP Precalculus+, the newest addition to Skyline’s math curriculum. In the fall of 2023, Skyline adopted the AP Precalculus curriculum from the College Board. For the 2024-2025 school year and...

Teachers gather outside Huron High School in protest. Credit: Ian Saucer-Zeoli

At May 8 AAPS Board Meeting: Budget Not on Agenda — So What Did Happen?

Kathryn Plotner and Ian Saucer-Zeoli May 16, 2024

May 8th, 2024, Huron High School. The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) board of education meeting starts, not in the meeting room, but outside, where over 100 district teachers are gathered in protest...

Seniors sporting their customized graduation caps and gowns at the 2023 Skyline Graduation. Credit: Lucas Caswell.

Graduation Ceremony Dress Code: What Can Seniors Wear?

Jaeden Klassen May 15, 2024

Last year, a few of my senior friends mentioned how they wanted to find a nice outfit to wear under the gown during their graduation ceremony. I didn’t think much of it until recently, with my graduation...

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