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Ms. Fluker is sitting in her office.

Welcoming Crystal Fluker, the New SLC Principal of Skyline

Arda Nihat Yilmaz June 9, 2025

In a school with over 1500 students, it’s important that everybody feels seen. Crystal Fluker, one of Skyline’s new SLC Principals, works hard to make students feel that they belong. In this role Fluker...

Student shows how he's feeling using Skytime slides.

SEL Lessons Meet Mixed Student Reactions

David Powell June 6, 2025

This year, social emotional lessons (SEL) took place every Wednesday morning during students’ Skytime (homeroom) classes.  Students were encouraged to practice breathing techniques or share and...

Claire Cronin (25') poses in a hoodie of the college she has planned to attend.

Students Weigh the Costs of Going to Distant Colleges vs. Staying In-State

Shriya Patel June 6, 2025

Many people have strong opinions about the place they decide to attend after high school. A lot just choose the option that is either the most affordable or the most accessible which can leave limited...

The possibilities are endless when it comes to fun summer jobs, here's a list to help you get started.

Sun, Sweat, and Salaries: Summer Job Scene

Ishmal Choudhary June 2, 2025

As summer approaches, there's one big thing high schoolers start thinking about: summer jobs. Having a job builds customer service skills as well as soft skills, which are important for the future. To...

Students pose together at Park Güell in Spain, taking in Gaudí’s colorful architecture during a vibrant spring visit.

Pull up to Greece –You won’t regret it: Why You Should Join the Skyline Art Trip Abroad

Marlene Alcantara-Luna June 2, 2025

Each year, the school’s international art trip opens the door to a new world of inspirational culture and unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s the sunlit ruins of Greece or the colorful streets...

Choir students from Skyline, Forsythe, and Clague perform their last piece River In Judea on stage.

How Did The Choral Cavalcade Go?

Dana Abduljaber June 2, 2025

The Choral Cavalcade Choir concert consisting of Skyline, Forsythe, and Clague students performed at Skyline High School on April 8, 2025.  Sopranos, altos, tenors, and bass singers delivered this...

The Skyline High School Class of 2025.

Where is the Class of 2025 Going After Graduation?

Kamryn Lindsey June 2, 2025

Last Name, First Name College, military, trade, job - after HS Plans Major, Minor (if applicable) Sport (If applicable - playing in college) Abduljaber, Darren Washtenaw Community College Dental...

Retiring Teachers Reflect, Offer Advice to Skyline Students

Retiring Teachers Reflect, Offer Advice to Skyline Students

Blake Davidoff June 2, 2025

With the 2024-2025 school year coming to a close, the class of 2025 are not the only members of Skyline saying goodbye. Various teachers and teacher assistants at Skyline are taking the next step in their...

Who is the 2025 Skyline Class Speaker?

Max Rosenberg June 2, 2025

After careful consideration, the class speaker for the Skyline 2025 graduating class has been selected: Owen McKelvey (‘25…obviously) will deliver the student speech June 2nd at Eastern Michigan...

First class of Skyline graduating in 2012.

Past to Present: Skyline Graduation Traditions Persist

Raeleigh McNair June 1, 2025

What do a water gun, roller coaster park, and a picnic all have in common? Skyline students know: these are some of our most-loved graduation traditions: Senior Sunrise, Senior Breakfast, Prom at University...

The tournament had plenty of participants ready to fight to be the chess champion.

Skyline Chess Tournament Raises Funds For Clubs

David Powell May 30, 2025

On May 12th, the Art and Chess Clubs came together to hold a chess tournament in Skyline’s library. The event raised funds for their clubs and the ceramics department.  The winner of the chess...

The Skyline freshman football team plays in one of their season games against Dexter.

Will There Be a 2025 Skyline Freshman Football Team?

Conner Alexander, Sports Writer May 29, 2025

Freshman football has always been a big part of high school life. It’s the first real chance for many athletes to represent their school, wear the jersey, and play under the stadium lights. It helps...

Helena Wierzbicka ('28) and her family's delicious home-baked pączki.

A²’s Polish Community Flourishes

Olivia Szczepański May 29, 2025

Despite only being 7,542 people strong and 6.17% of its total population (according to ZipAtlas), Ann Arbor’s Polish community is large and thriving. In Ann Arbor (and Michigan in general), there...

AP Lang students gather and converse on personal essays.

What Are AP Classes Doing After the Exam?

Sarina Thomas May 27, 2025

After months of extreme preparation and high-stakes test taking, AP students at Skyline high schoolers are finally shifting gears. But what happens after AP exam bubbles burst? While the stress has...

Olivia Szczepanski ('28) and Clara Guan's ('28) egg device after floating down from the third floor.

BREAKing News: Skyline Physics’ Annual Egg Drop Goes Smashingly!

Olivia Szczepanski May 23, 2025

It’s that time of the year! Don’t get too eggcited, but last week, the physics classes had their yearly egg drop from the third floor. Some would say it went eggcelently, while others eggspected more. “[Our...

Cece Sharkey- Miller ('26) participating in the USC Speak Your Mind Challenge

The USC Ice Bucket Challenge Comes to Skyline

Adira Maze and Ashley Han May 22, 2025

If you’ve been anywhere online these past few weeks, ice bucket challenges have been taking over your entire Instagram feed (paired with a video of said person getting a bucket of ice water dumped over...

Some schools reinstate testing requirements while others remain "test-optional"

What Is “Test-Optional” for College, and Is It Really Optional?

Adira Maze May 15, 2025

As college admissions evolve, students are confronted with a game-changing choice: submit SAT/ACT scores or take the test-optional route. This decision can hold the key to unlocking, or limiting, a student’s...

Senior Sunrise: One Chapter Ends, Another Begins

Senior Sunrise: One Chapter Ends, Another Begins

Sydney Harwick May 14, 2025

Tuesday, May 13. Skyline High School’s class of 2025 doesn’t only make it to school on time, but comes together before the sun rises to celebrate their new beginnings. Senior Sunrise, one of Skyline's...

Seated in Room A306, Yearbook Advisor and English teacher Brittany Ray taps away on her laptop.

Flipping Behind the Pages of the Skyline Yearbook

Eda Kirca May 13, 2025

Stepping into Room A306, busy hands clatter away at laptop keyboards as yearbook staff chatter in hushed voices. With over 70 clubs and sports teams at Skyline, the staff has lots of ground to cover every...

Versa Shave posing before their big presentation

Skyline Business Capstone Class Goes to New York

Kamryn Lindsey May 13, 2025

In 2025 two companies created  by students in Skyline’s Business Leadership capstone class, qualified to attend the Virtual Enterprise convention in New York City.  On April 4, Versa Shave, a company...

Contest flyer spread throughout the building, with information for anybody to enter.

Writing Center Holds AAPI Month Writing Contest

Nati Murrell May 12, 2025

Skyline’s Learning Center has recently announced their new writing competition. Students have been asked to respond to the prompt, “What is a meaningful experience or tradition you have relating to...

Skyline Post Wins Big at States 2025

Skyline Post Wins Big at States 2025

Zach Huber, Arts Editor May 9, 2025

Congratulations! At the end of April, The Skyline Post won multiple awards from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) for the outstanding work that the whole staff contributed to. Their...

Two peas in a pod: some honorable mentions for our 2024 coordinating duos

Skyline To Host Casino Night Prom on May 16th

Robby Shannon May 9, 2025

Seniors are excited to have a night to remember for a lifetime, spending the evening with friends and significant others dancing, getting food and drinks, and having photos taken.  All Skyline Prom...

Anne-Marie Roberts leads blocking for Will Powers (‘26) and the Workers ensemble.

Skyline Theatre Closes Hadestown: Teen Edition

Leif TenBrink May 5, 2025

With a flower, a song, and a dream, Skyline Theatre has ended their run of Hadestown: Teen Edition this past weekend, May 2-4.  Which makes last week tech week. In these final hours of production,...

Students participating in Water Wars. Credit: Augustas Didžgalvis

Skyline Water Wars: Community Fun or Cause for Concern?

Cate Howard April 24, 2025

Every spring, the senior class groups into teams of four to play Water Wars, a bracket style water gun competition where you try to get your opponents out. Each team comes up with a funny, oftentimes-inappropriate...

Important dates and times for the AP Exams.

AP Exams: What You Need To Know

Natalie Hannewald April 24, 2025

AP exams are inching closer by the day. Are you prepared?  Here are some things you need to know about the upcoming tests. Before test day, students should also make sure they pack a pen and pencil,...

Donovon Hill ('25) in action during an intense baseball game.

Donovon Hill Prepares for Upcoming Baseball Season

Noah Silkworth April 1, 2025

Winter season is ending, bringing forth the new season of Spring sports. Centerfield Baseball player Donovon Hill (‘25) has been eagerly preparing for the Spring season while battling ACL surgery recovery...

Team poses after winning competition and qualifying for nationals.

BMIT “Versa Shave” Set to Go to New York

Alex Brabec March 21, 2025

At Skyline High School, students in the Business, Marketing, and Information Technology (BMIT) magnet program spend years learning about business, leadership, and marketing. Their final challenge comes...

Ian Saucer-Zeoli ('25) and Joa Yankonis ('25) posing for a photo.

Why is the Temperature Different Among Skyline Classrooms?

Olivia Szczepański March 20, 2025

As you go from class to class in Skyline, you may notice that the temperature varies — sometimes drastically. “It’s so annoying because I’ll wear a sweatshirt to school to prepare for the...

Mitch McGary doing reverse layup at NCAA tournament

Do You Have What It Takes? Join The Skyline Post March Madness School-Wide Bracket Challenge

Owen Peterson and Blake Davidoff March 18, 2025

It's that time of year again. The NCAA college basketball regular season has come and gone and a new champion is ready to be crowned. With millions of brackets being made throughout the country, let's...

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