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Students opening TikTok on their phones, February 5th, 2025.

BREAKING NEWS: What’s Really Going on With the TikTok Ban?

Tam Miller February 15, 2025

On January 19th, 2025, the Skyline populace woke to find a very different world. The popular social media app, TikTok – owned by Chinese company ByteDance Ltd. – was temporarily banned in the United...

The process of unisexual salamander reproduction, where the female collects sperm/DNA from male salamanders. Credit: The Unisexuals: A Story of Salamanders and Sex (ScienceFriday)

The LJJ Unisexual Hybrid Salamander, Skyline’s Strangest Creature

Olivia Watters and Ashley Han February 13, 2025

Can two animals look the same, act the same, be born from the same mother, and yet be two different species? You can find an answer in a very particular kind of salamander which resides in the Skyline...

Empty Skystore line after district halts them, causing them to be open for only three days a week.

Skystore Only Open Three Days a Week

Robby Shannon and Dominic Marroni February 13, 2025

Skyline High School’s beloved Skystore, a student-run store for cookies, snacks, and more, has been forced to scale back its operations this year, leaving students craving their lunchtime favorites and...

Claire Hegwood ('28) trying one of the Skyline Store's new 'economy' cookies, November 20th 2024

What Happened to Skyline’s Cookies?

Tam Miller February 12, 2025

The Skyline Store’s cookies have seen a period of frequent change in the past few weeks. The store switched to selling whole-grain cookies in October due to an AAPS mandate and then suddenly brought...

Collage of Skyline Students Goals.

Skyline Seniors Set Goals For the New Year

Noah Silkworth February 12, 2025

Year after year, students return from winter break with new aspirations and goals they wish to see themself achieve in the new year. Skyline students may have had a fun and carefree 2024, and many are...

Maverick Musser (25’) and Minji Kim (25’) learn how to play chess in Math, Analytical thinking, taught by Jeff Oleksinski.

Electives You Need to Take Before Graduation

Payton Oleksinski February 11, 2025

With class registration coming up, The Skyline Post issued a survey asking Skyline Students what their favorite elective classes were.  These were the results: Subject  Courses that Survey Respondents...

ESC Labor Group Leader Kai Jellings (‘26) and Skyline alumnus Ian Schleick (‘24) empty bags of recyclables into the school’s recycling bin.

Does Skyline Actually Recycle?

Kaiwen Smith and Ian Saucer-Zeoli February 11, 2025

Since September of 2021, Skyline’s Environmental Sustainability Club (ESC) has been taking out as many of the building’s recyclables as possible, every day after school. In November of 2024, they found...

Know Your Rights and Risks: Trump's New Immigration Policies

Know Your Rights and Risks: Trump’s New Immigration Policies

Evi Edlund and Kathryn Plotner February 10, 2025

The new Trump administration has revoked previous guidelines prohibiting enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in “sensitive areas.” These sensitive areas include churches,...

Skyline teacher holding up sign at an early informational picket.

What’s Happening in Ann Arbor Public Schools: How Can We Help?

The Skyline Editorial Board February 7, 2025

On December 10th, 2024, Skyline teachers gathered outside in freezing weather and snow, in hopes of gaining the attention and support of the public. One particular teacher’s sign “Ask me about my second...

Charlotte Toohey ('28) talking to Mr. Woodford, Cube Director.

Scholarship Season: What Seniors Need to Know

Tam Miller February 5, 2025

As we head into winter and college application deadlines, “Scholarship Season” is upon us.  December through February, many U.S. colleges and universities – along with third-party organizations...

Homebuilding students in team 55 raise part of the first floor back wall.

Homebuilding Program Builds 55th Home

Nathan Smith February 4, 2025

For four months, students in the Ann Arbor Homebuilding Program have been racing to complete another fully livable home by the end of the school year. Students from Huron, Pioneer, Skyline, and Community...

Skyline Student Section during 2023's Pioneer Game

Basketball Season is Here: How Can You be an Active Part of the Student Section?

Alex Brabec February 4, 2025

The Skyline Eagles basketball team has been off to a blazing start this season, currently ranked 13 in the state of Michigan. With a group of experienced seniors and promising upcoming juniors and sophomores,...

Clean up after chuck-a-puck fundraiser at Skyline Vs Pioneer 2024 MJR Night.

Men’s Hockey Raises Awareness for Mental Health During MJR Night

Robby Shannon January 31, 2025

Skyline’s Men’s Hockey are set to host their annual Miles Jeffery Roberts (MJR) Hockey Night on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. They are playing against Howell Varsity B, with the puck drop at 5 pm....

Kirill Zamulin (‘25) working in the library.

Why You Should Take an Online Class

Olivia Szczepański January 31, 2025

“Don’t be afraid of taking [online classes],” says Audra Ambrozaitis (‘27). “It’s a lot easier because I can pace myself. I can get ahead.” Taking an online class has many benefits for...

Top left to bottom right: Megan Sherry (‘25) of DTEP, Alison Kauffman (‘27), Annika Bergren (‘27), and Maggie Kennison (‘27) of CMPP, Dorian Buczek (‘26) of BMIT, Amira Fritzsch (‘25) and Addie Godfrey (‘25) of HM.

Which Magnet is Right for You?

Tam Miller January 28, 2025

Growing up, people often get asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Whether you’ve known for years what you want to do, or still aren't sure, the Skyline Magnet program can help prepare...

Skyline students following success at DECA districts.

Adarsh Nadgir ('25), Uma Rao ('25), Heather Shriberg ('26), Jude Carlson ('26).

Skyline Students Find Success at DECA Districts

Nati Murrell and Maeve Kilbride January 23, 2025

On January 8th, Skyline’s biggest club DECA traveled to Eastern Michigan University for their district competition. DECA is a club that helps emerging leaders prepare for careers in business and marketing....

Cars covered after a heavy snowfall. Credit: H. Ghani

Driving On Ice Can Be Scary: Experiences and Tips for Skyline Student Drivers

Hana Ghani January 16, 2025

As the air gets colder and the nights get shorter, the infamous Michigan winter brings puffy coats, fleece-lined boots, and icy roads. As some Skyline students drive to school, the danger of driving...

These do not enter signs are posted many times around the construction building.

The Construction by the Tennis Courts is New and Affects Teachers

Roman Gattuso January 16, 2025

Why are there fences, temporary buildings, and a dumpster by the tennis courts? This construction is upgrading Skyline’s geothermal field. This is meant to maintain Skyline’s geothermal energy systems...

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...

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