Family Update 10/5/26

Dear Skyline Students and Families,

As we head into a busy week at Skyline, there are several important dates and opportunities for students and families to keep on their radar.

Progress report grades will be available in PowerSchool on Monday, October 5. We encourage families to take a few minutes to review grades together with their student. Progress reports are a great opportunity to celebrate the work that is going well and identify where a student may need additional support, encouragement, or a plan for the weeks ahead. We are halfway through trimester 1 already!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday evening, October 6, and we look forward to connecting with families. If you have not yet signed up, please make arrangements to meet with your student's teachers at the link further down in the newsletter. These conversations are an important part of the partnership between school and home and can help ensure students have the support they need to be successful.

Before conferences, Washtenaw Community College will host a FAFSA/Financial Aid Information Night at 4:00 p.m. in the Skyline auditorium on Tuesday, October 6. This session will provide valuable information for students and families about completing the FAFSA and understanding financial aid as students begin planning for life after high school. Whether your student is just beginning to explore postsecondary options or already has a plan in mind, we encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity.

Wednesday, October 7 is Count Day. It is especially important that students attend all of their classes throughout the day. Count Day is an important day for schools across Michigan, and every student's attendance matters. Please help us make sure your student is at school and in class on time.

Thursday, October 8 is PSAT/NMSQT testing day for all 11th-grade students. Our juniors should get a good night's sleep, arrive prepared, and do their best.

Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will begin classes at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday. Buses will run at their regular morning times, and there will be no late bus transportation for the 12:20 p.m. start.

If students in grades 9, 10, or 12 arrive at school at the regular time, they will report to a designated space where they will be supervised by an adult from 8:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. They will then transition to their classes beginning at 12:20 p.m.

For our 11th-grade students taking the PSAT/NMSQT, students must remain in their assigned testing space until 12:15 p.m. Students may not be called out of testing or leave early. We will not be able to call into testing spaces to retrieve students, so please plan appointments, transportation, and other commitments accordingly.

Finally, we will head into our early fall break beginning Friday, October 9, with students returning Tuesday, October 13. We hope everyone enjoys the opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend some time with family and friends.

There is a lot happening in just a few days, but each of these moments supports our larger goal of helping every Skyline student stay connected, informed, and on track. Thank you for your partnership and for helping our students make the most of these opportunities.

Skyline Administration Team

Casey Elmore, Andre Criswell, Terri Patterson, Delsie Sissoko and Lamanzer Williams

• T1 Progress reports available in PowerSchool
• After School Tutoring 3-5pm- library

• Parent Teacher Conferences in the commons 4-7pm

• COUNT DAY! We need all students in all classes today!
• Skytime Schedule

• 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT Testing
• Late start @ 12:20pm for grades 9. 10 and 12
• After School Tutoring 3-5pm- library

• No School Early Fall Break

• No School Early Fall Break

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Mon. Oct. 12- No School- Fall Break
• Fri. Oct. 16- Coffee with the Principals 8:30am
• Tues. Nov. 3- No School- Election Day
• Thurs. Nov. 5- Last Day Tri 1 late process work will be accepted
• Tues. Nov. 10- PTSO General Membership Meeting 7:00pm
• Thurs. Nov. 19- Last Day of tri 1 classes
• Fri. Nov. 20- Tues. Nov. 24- Tri 1 Exams
• Wed. Nov. 25-Fri. Nov. 27- No School
• Mon. Nov. 30- 1st day of T2 classes

All Parent/Teacher Conferences will occur in The Commons here at Skyline High School on Tuesday, October 6th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. You must schedule a conference with each teacher you wish to speak with. We utilize the website PTCFast.com to enable parents to sign-up for 5-minute conference slots with their child’s teachers. You will receive an individual email from each teacher you have signed-up to meet with. If you signed-up to meet with 4 teachers, you will receive 4 separate confirmation emails. Please sign up for no more than one time slot with each teacher. Also, please allow at least 5 minutes between each conference; do not sign up for back-to-back conference slots.

If your child is doing well in a particular class, and you have no concerns, you do not need to sign up for a conference with that teacher. We encourage you to sign up for a conference slot with a teacher if your student is struggling and/or you have concerns about the class.

Again, the Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on:

Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Here in The Commons of Skyline High School

If you haven’t yet used PTCFast.com, you will be pleasantly surprised at how simple you will find the process. There are no codes to enter and there is only one website to visit. The conferences are listed alphabetically by the teacher’s last name, and you will only need an email address to make your selections. The conferences are now open, but they will fill up soon, so don’t wait!

Instructions for Making Parent / Teacher Conference Appointments:

1. Go to this website:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Skyline_High_School_3

…or you can be taken directly to the webpage by clicking HERE!

2. Check the box for each Teacher you would like to meet with, then click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page.

3. You may create conferences for more than one student, if you have more than one student at Skyline, but for most of you, you will then check the first selection, which is: These are all for one student.

4. Enter your student’s first name

5. Enter your student’s last name

6. Enter YOUR (parent’s) name

7. Enter and confirm YOUR email address

8. Click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to begin the signup process.

Please note that the following teachers are unable to attend conferences on October 6th, and will be offering an alternate conference date:

Lindsay CieChanski (Wednesday, October 7th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm)

Andy Nalepa

Brian Thomas

Please reach out to Jefferson Bilsborrow at bilsborrow@aaps.k12.mi.us with any questions or issues about scheduling your conference times.

Our PTSO is sponsoring a dinner for our Skyline staff before conferences, and we’d love our families’ help in making it a special one! If you are able, please consider signing up to donate food, drinks, desserts, or other items to help provide dinner for our staff. Your generosity is a wonderful way to show appreciation for the teachers and staff who care for our students every day. Thank you for supporting our Skyline staff and community!

Please sign up here

October 2nd

FAFSA Night @ Parent Teacher Conferences- WCC will be giving an information session on the FAFSA starting at 4:00 in the auditorium on October 6th (start of parent teacher conferences)

College Information: This week counselors presented to the seniors information on college applications and deadlines. See the slideshow here.

Support Groups

Skyline counseling department offers a variety of support groups to connect with students in meaningful ways and to assist with social emotional learning so that they are better equipped for dealing with life and academics. This trimester we are offering the following groups. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

• Grief group- partnering with Ele’s place- If your student has lost someone in their lives, this may be the group for them. Please ask them to complete this survey if they’re interested in joining.

• SMART recovery group - SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life.Thank you Corner Health for providing this support group!

• Girls group- Starting October 5 (3-5pm)- meeting in B429- This is an amazing support for young women!

CUBE Weekly Update w/o 10/05 to 10/09

CUBE Weekly: “Opportunity Is Knocking” Edition

The opportunities are here. The question is: Are you tapping in?

College Visits All Week — Representatives are coming through The CUBE. Ask questions, explore your options, and start making those post-graduation connections.

Scholarships & Money Available — Free money is out here! Tap in with The CUBE to learn about scholarships and funding opportunities that can help pay for your future.

Financial Aid Workshops — Got FAFSA or financial aid questions? Get the information you need and make sure you understand your next steps.

Volunteer Opportunities — Get involved, give back, build experience, and strengthen your community.

Community Involvement — Find ways to connect, contribute, and make an impact beyond the classroom.

Meetings with Mr. Woodford — Need help figuring out college, careers, financial aid, scholarships, or your next move? Schedule some time and tap in!

The CUBE — Opportunity Is Knocking. Open the door.

Skyline Senior, Jacob Zheng, has been announced as a finalist in this year's NPR Student Podcast Challenge!

Hello Families and Students,

Wednesday, September 30th our Girls Field Hockey team held Educator Recognition Night. They recognized educators that made a difference in their lives. As educators, ones impact goes far beyond the classroom! A huge shoutout to the following Skyline Educators: Anne Bezeau, Bill Campbell, Emma Cramer, Lauren Hagadorn, Carolyn Hill, Andy Nalepa, Jeff Oleksinski, Young Park, Terri Patterson, Lisa Phillips, Carina Seitz, Scott Sprow, Megan Stark, Brian Thomas, and Casey Warner.

2026 Skyline Field Hockey Educator Night

Educator Night Photos

Thursday, October 8th is a state testing day. Athletes are expected to be in their classes following testing as this will be when attendance is logged and eligibility determined.

Thursday will be our hard academic grade check. Students please make sure you have all mastery assignments complete and any missing work.

Student Athletic Advisory Committee Update

Thursday we held our first official meeting with 27 student athletes! Our athletes are interested in the following: nutrition center after school, proper communication between coaches and athletes, bringing community across all of our sports teams, and mental health focus. We will continue with the PULSE training and work on scheduling a Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 community event. Thank you student athletes!!

ATHLETE ATTENDANCE

Athletes are required to be in school a minimum of 3 class periods in order to participate in practice or competition each day. All coaches will be receiving an ineligible list of players daily. It is our expectation that coaches check this daily and exclude those players from practice or competition.

All students must be fully registered and have completed the pay to play fee through Rec & Ed. A sports physical is required as well. Below are some important links with a lot of information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the athletic office if you have questions. Also, please check out the athletics website!

• Skyline Academic Eligibility
• Skyline Game Schedule, Arbiter

Any student new to Skyline and is in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade must complete the New Student Form and be approved by the athletic director before participating or trying out in any sport!

There is no parking at any time in our pickup/drop off loops!

Please check out the Ann Arbor Skyline Eagles App!

BASEBALL FUNDRAISER

Skyline Athletic Booster Club

Please check out our SABC website and join the weekly E-Blast Newsletter! The Donut Dash is fast approaching, please consider joining!

Sincerely,

Delsie Sissoko

Athletic Director

Assistant Principal

Thank you to the parents and guardians who joined us for our Class of 2027 Senior Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 29. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with families and share important information as we begin the senior year journey. For those who were unable to attend, or for families who would like to revisit the information shared, we have made the presentation from the meeting available below.

View the Senior Parent Meeting Presentation: [Presentation Link]

The presentation includes important information, upcoming dates, senior year expectations, and key reminders to help families stay informed throughout the year. The seniors met with our Senior Team the following day, Wednesday, September 30 during Skytime to review the same information. Additionally, the Senior Packet will be shared next week. Thank you.

We look forward to partnering with our Class of 2027 families and supporting our seniors throughout this exciting year!

Important Date

Thursday, October 8, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT for 11th Grade Students

The PSAT/NMSQT, will be administered at Skyline High School on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for our 11th-grade students at 8:00am. Our 9th, 10th and 12th graders will have a delayed start to the day, arriving @ 12:20pm.

The PSAT/NMSQT is an important opportunity for students to become familiar with the digital SAT experience, practice their test-taking skills, and, for eligible students, compete for recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program.

How Can Families Help?

A few simple steps can help students feel prepared:

• Encourage your student to get a good night's sleep before testing.

• Make sure they arrive at school on time and are ready for the testing day.

• Encourage students to bring their charged school-issued MacBook as directed by Skyline.

• Remind students to listen carefully to testing instructions and take their time.

• Remind students to listen, read and get familiar with the information shared in the coming weeks so they're fully prepared

• Encourage students to approach the assessment as an opportunity to practice, learn, and demonstrate what they know.

• There will be no access to personal electronic devices in the testing room, and students may not access personal electronic devices anywhere in the school during the entire testing window. This includes testing rooms, hallways, restrooms, and other areas of the building.

• Accessing a personal electronic device during the testing window may result in serious consequences, including, but not limited to, the student’s test being disqualified and potentially the disqualification of tests for the entire testing room.

• Please have this conversation with your student(s) before testing day and emphasize the importance of following this expectation from the time they arrive until the testing window has ended.Thank you for your support in helping us ensure a secure and successful testing environment!

Additional information about the PSAT/NMSQT, including what students can expect on the assessment, is available through College Board's PSAT/NMSQT information.

Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare our students for a successful testing experience!

On Monday, October 5th, the District will resume attendance robocalls. If your child has an unverified absence, you will receive a telephone call to this effect at or around 6pm in the evening. The calls will let you know which period your child was absent for. The point of the call is to notify you of attendance activity you may not be aware of. You should check your parent account in PowerSchool for full details. The attendance calls only go out to custodial adults; not to emergency contacts.

Please use this information to monitor your child's attendance in addition to regularly checking PowerSchool for tardies and grades. We are a team and it takes all of us to ensure our students stay on track to graduation.

Most students can complete their section in 12 minutes or less, and they can see their results, including Federal Pell Grant eligibility and their Student Aid Index, immediately after submitting the form.

What is the FAFSA form?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is the federal application that students and families complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. The FAFSA form is also often used to assess eligibility for state and institutional grant and scholarship programs. It gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education.

Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free.

When is the deadline to submit the 2027–28 FAFSA form?

The federal deadline to submit the 2027–28 FAFSA form is June 30, 2028. State and college deadlines are often much earlier, in winter/spring 2027. Many state grants and institutional financial aid funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly encourage students to submit the FAFSA form as early as possible.

Where can school staff find guidance and other materials to support FAFSA completion with their

students?

High school counselors and others can find resources on FSA’s Financial Aid Toolkit website. The site has guidance about completing the FAFSA form and links to many other resources.

Where can students and parents get help if they run into technical issues or need personalized assistance?

Students and families can visit the StudentAid.gov Help Center for live chat support and answers to

common questions.

Items below this point have run in the newsletter previously but are still here because they include important, timely information that families may need.

11th Grade Testing Is Around the Corner!

We are beginning to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT, which will be administered at Skyline High School on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for our 11th-grade students. 9th, 10th and 12th graders will have a delayed start to the day, arriving @ 12:20pm.

The PSAT/NMSQT is an important opportunity for students to become familiar with the digital SAT experience, practice their test-taking skills, and, for eligible students, compete for recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program.

📅 Important Date
Thursday, October 8, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT for 11th Grade Students

Students will also participate in a Digital Readiness Check during Skytime on September 30 to make sure they are able to log in successfully, be familiar with the testing platform and prepared for test day.

How Can Families Help?

A few simple steps can help students feel prepared:

• Encourage your student to get a good night's sleep before testing.

• Make sure they arrive at school on time and are ready for the testing day.

• Encourage students to bring their charged school-issued MacBook as directed by Skyline.

• Remind students to listen carefully to testing instructions and take their time.

• Remind students to listen, read and get familiar with the information shared in the coming weeks so they're fully prepared

• Encourage students to approach the assessment as an opportunity to practice, learn, and demonstrate what they know.

Additional information about the PSAT/NMSQT, including what students can expect on the assessment, is available through College Board's PSAT/NMSQT information.

Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare our students for a successful testing experience!

AP Exam Registration is Open!

Students taking AP courses this year should complete both the exam ordering and payment processes by the registration deadline.

Important Dates

September 1–October 30: Standard AP Exam Registration

How to Order Your AP Exam

All AAPS AP exams will be ordered through Pioneer High School.

• Huron, Skyline, Community, and A2 Virtual+ students: Enroll in your AP Classroom, then use the appropriate Exam Only Code to order your exam.

• Students who are self-studying: Use the appropriate Exam Only Code to order your exam.

View AP Exam Only Codes (only accessible with an AAPS Gmail account or on the mypaymentsplus.com site)

AP Exam Payment

AP exam payments are collected through MyPaymentsPlus.

Please make sure you complete both steps—exam ordering and payment—by October 30.

AP Testing Information

The AAPS Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Website is the central location for information about AP exams, registration, and the spring testing schedule.

Additional testing information will be added as we get closer to the spring AP administration. Students and families are encouraged to check the site regularly.

Questions? Please contact the AP Testing Coordinator, Anthony Lauer, lauera@aaps.k12.mi.us for assistance.

MDE is sharing the following message from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity:

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is preparing to launch the new Youth Employment Permit Portal, a centralized online system that will modernize the state’s youth employment permit process and make it more convenient and accessible for minors, families and employers. Local school districts and nonpublic schools will no longer issue youth employment permits.

Beginning Oct. 2, employers and minors will use the new portal to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. For additional information and updates, visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment.

Skyline staff care deeply about our students, and we want to check in with all students to assess how they are doing. To assist us in this effort, we administering a behavioral wellness screener to all of our students. The SAEBRS (The Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) is a brief and research-validated self-rating scale that is completed by students. This information helps us to understand the needs of all our students and to make effective plans at the whole school, class, and individual level.

A member of our screening & support team will follow up with any student whose scores indicate they may need additional support. This school year,Skyline High School will be administering the screener 2 times: in Nov, and March, during Skytime classes. If you would like additional information about this universal assessment and student supports we have at Skyine HIgh School please reach out to your child's counselor.

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

Results of this screener will only be reviewed by district mental health professionals and shared with appropriate staff and/or parents on a need-to-know basis. The screener is not being used to provide a diagnosis or to treat any mental health conditions, but rather as a guide to determine the current behavioral well-being of our student population.

OPT-OUT

If you have no objection to the screener, no further action is necessary, and your student will participate.

If you would prefer that your student NOT participate in this screening during this school year, please complete this form by October 20. If you have multiple students at Skyline, please complete the survey for each student. You will receive a separate e-mail for each student. If you opted your student out of the survey during a previous school year, you will need to opt them out again for this school year.

Consent for Opt Out Google Form

After-school tutoring started this week at Skyline HS. After-school tutoring will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3pm-5pm in the Skyline Library! If students are looking for a quiet study/homework destination or help with their classes, this is the place to be!

If you would like to donate, you can drop off financial donations or non perishable food items or self care, hygiene items in the main office from 7:30am-3:30pm.

Check out the huge selection of Skyline clothing at BSN Sports. Click on the button below to browse...

Attendance Email: sky_attendance@aaps.k12.mi.us

Phone Number: 734-994-7842

Absence Reporting Instructions:

• Single-day, partial or early dismissal: please complete this form.
  • Before 11:00am dismissal → Form must be submitted by 8:00am
  • After 11:00am dismissal → Form must be submitted by 10:00am
  • Students are not able to be called out of class after 2:30pm. Please plan accordingly.
• Multiple-day absences: email sky_attendance@aaps.k12.mi.us
• When reporting absences, please include:
  • Student name
  • Student ID number
  • Dates of absence
  • Reason for absence
• Please call the Main Office for any last-minute emergency dismissal arrangements at 734-994-6515 ext. 4

Philosophy

The Ann Arbor Board of Education believes that regular and punctual attendance by students results in greater levels of student achievement in a safe, secure, and orderly school, in higher staff and student morale, and in better preparation for post-high school life.

An essential part of all education takes place through social interaction that one cannot learn from studying texts. While independent work and/or research is vital, it is equally important to hear lectures, participate in activities and discussions, be exposed to other peoples’ ideas, and work with non-print materials. For this reason, daily attendance and participating in class is crucial and will impact student performance positively.

Students and their parents/guardians should understand that excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, might often drastically affect class grades. Successful students are seldom absent.

Extended Absence Form (3 days or more OR 1 or 2 days before/ after a school vacation/break)

Form must be turned in and signed by all teachers and SLC Administrator 5 days prior to the first day missed. Please download the Extended Absence Form by clicking HERE.

Procedures

Students are expected to be in class, punctual, and prepared to participate in the learning process every day. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential if students are to make use of the educational opportunities in high school.

Excused Absences

To excuse an absence a student’s parent/ guardian must notify the school of the student’s absence within 48 hours with an acceptable reason.

Parents/guardians may excuse absences only for the following reasons:

1. Personal illness

2. Illness of an immediate family member

3. Death of a family member or close friend

4. Verified medical or dental appointment

5. Verified legal proceedings

6. Emergency removal for administrative reasons

7. Suspension from school

8. Approved school-sponsored or school-related activity

11. Observance of a religious holiday

Additional Notes

The grade level administrator must pre-approve absences for family travel/college visits to allow for make-up privileges. Families are expected to completely fill out a “Request for Extended Absence” form and turn it in at the SLC level office in advance.

Once an extended absence is approved, the student has the responsibility to make the appropriate arrangements with his/her teachers.

When leaving during your scheduled school hours with permission, the student must check out at the student entrance CA desk.

Students may not be excused from class in order to remain in school to study for a test, go to the media center, complete make-up work, or attend some other in-school activity.

Students who arrive after the beginning of their school day or who return after checking out must arrive at the student entrance and present their school iD for entry.

Excused Absence Procedure

When reporting an absence, please be prepared to leave the following information:

1. Student’s name

2. I.D. Number

3. Grade Level

4. Date(s) and time(s) of absence

5. Reason for absence(s)

6. Your name and relationship to the student

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences are those absences where the student fails to attend class and the parent or guardian has not notified the school in accordance with the required attendance procedures.

Make-up Work

Teachers must allow students to make up work due to excused absences. Two days will be granted for the make-up of one day’s excused absence. Students are expected to take the initiative in asking teachers for make-up work.

Tardies (Excused and Unexcused)

Students have a responsibility to arrive on time. An unexcused tardy occurs when a student arrives after the bell rings without an acceptable excuse.

Consequences for unexcused tardiness will be in accordance with the provisions of the AAPS Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook and the Skyline Student and Family Handbook.

Parent Notification

The primary method of notification arrives through a computerized message system to notify families of unexcused absences; parents can monitor through Powerschool for real time attendance. Parents may call the appropriate SLC office for student attendance records if needed. The primary responsibility for maintaining good attendance belongs to students and their families.

As we begin a new school year, we ask all students and families to take some time to read and review the Skyline High School Student & Family Handbook. The handbook contains important information about school expectations, policies, procedures, student responsibilities, attendance, academic guidelines, safety, and the many resources available to support our students. Taking the time to become familiar with this information will help ensure that everyone understands what is expected and knows where to turn when questions arise. Clear is Kind, and making sure our students and families have a shared understanding of our expectations is an important part of creating a safe, supportive, and successful school community. Please review the handbook together and reach out to us if you have any questions.

Please share this info with other family members or friends who may be picking-up or dropping-off students like you:

THE SPEED LIMIT WHILE ON CAMPUS IS 10 MPH. Please drive slowly for the safety of all!

Students arriving to school should be dropped off at the Student Entrance using the parent drop-off loop ONLY. Students will be required to present their student ID (physical or digital) upon entry to the building. Students who have already been called out and approved for early dismissal should be picked up at the parent pick-up loop at any time during the school day. The only time a student will be picked up at the main office is if a parent/guardian is coming in to pick up a student and this early release has not previously been called into the attendance line or front desk.

Morning Arrival/Drop Off:

PLEASE PACK YOUR PATIENCE and be kind! If you are turning into the parent drop-off loop, you should be in the left lane along the stadium. You should not be crossing over traffic to turn into the parent drop-off loop. The drop-off loop is ONE LANE ONLY! Students are exiting vehicles and we do not want cars driving past them as they are exiting their vehicles. There are barricades in the inner lane for a reason, please do not ignore them. We are doing our best to move people forward and to keep the line moving as quickly as possible. Please drive around other children how you would want others to drive around your child.

The parent drop-off loop is a constantly moving line. We ask that you ALWAYS pull forward in the loop as far as possible and do not stop right in front of the school as this slows down the line and causes unnecessary delays. There is no parking and sitting in the loop. If you need to sit and wait for your child, we ask that you move to a parking spot near the baseball fields or tennis courts to wait for them there, not in the loop.

When you arrive in the loop at drop-off in the morning, your child should be prepared to quickly grab their belongings and hop out of the vehicle as soon as you are able to come to a complete stop in the loop. This could occur at any spot in the loop, not only directly in front of the school. The line should constantly be moving forward for a continuous flow through.

END OF THE DAY PICK UP:

PLEASE PACK YOUR PATIENCE and be kind! If you are turning into the parent pick-up loop, you should be in the left lane along the stadium. You should not be crossing over traffic to turn into the parent pick-up loop.

We understand that students come out at somewhat staggered times at dismissal. For this reason, we ask that you communicate with your child about their after-school plan. If they are coming directly out to the car at dismissal, please move forward as far as possible and continue moving forward as traffic moves. If they are not coming out right at the end of the day, please do not pull into the parent pick-up loop until your child is coming out and park in a parking spot near the baseball fields or tennis courts until they are ready to exit the school.

So that we can allow those who have already picked up their students to exit, only at the end of the day, we will allow the inner lane after the end curve closest to the school to be used to pass cars that are still waiting on their child. Please drive slowly, use your turn signals, watch for merging traffic, and pay close attention to students as you exit the pick up loop. There will only be one lane of traffic exiting the pick-up loop. When exiting, you should remain in the left lane.

For this plan to work safely and efficiently, it's essential that everyone adheres to the designated drop-off areas and traffic flow. Dropping off students in non-designated areas not only disrupts the traffic flow but also creates potential safety hazards for students walking in areas where pedestrian traffic is not expected. Do not drop students off in the student parking lot, this is not a student drop off location and creates dangerous traffic patterns that the space is not intended for. Our students consistently complain about parents dropping off in the student parking lot.

Skyline has designed its traffic flow plan to optimize the use and safety of our roadways and parking areas. The road surrounding the stadium, baseball fields, tennis courts, and school will operate as a one-way route. Please refer to the diagram above for detailed traffic directions. Areas marked with blue arrows indicate one-way traffic, while sections with both blue and orange arrows are the only locations on campus where two-way traffic is permitted.

The east side drop-off loop will continue to be used exclusively for parent drop-offs, and the west side loop will remain reserved for buses only. Please note that parking is prohibited in both loops at all times.

A few years ago Mr. O, Payton, and Valencia made this short video to help you understand the traffic flow on campus. It states "2024 - 2025" at the beginning, but the video remains valid: Video linked here

Please keep in mind, that you are the model for our

future drivers!

AAPS is excited to announce a new centralized hub for student information and communication called MyPowerHub. This new hub will serve as a one-stop portal designed to better serve our students and families. This streamlined system will bring together everything from grades and attendance to schedules, assignments, and communication tools, all in one easy-to-access location. By simplifying access and enhancing the user experience, we’re making it easier than ever for families to stay informed and engaged in their student’s education. This is a major step forward in our commitment to providing seamless, efficient, and supportive tools for student success.

MyPowerHub Intro Video

Parent PowerSchool Account

Staying on top of your student’s grades is a key component to their success. By creating a single-sign-on account, you will have access to student grades and any missing or incomplete assignments. For detailed instructions on setting up your account please follow this link. If you are having difficulty with PowerSchool please email our PowerSchool Support team at: pssupport@aaps.k12.mi.us

What is Schoology

Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized and it keeps the class connected.

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• The classes your child is enrolled in.
• Your child’s upcoming assignments.
• School and class announcements.

For detailed instructions on setting up your Schoology account, please follow this link. Follow this link for a detailed Schoology Overview. Need tech help? 734-997-1222

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:

• Accessing community resources in 3 easy steps (video)
• Where to find help: Community resources overview for staff
• AAPS Community Resources Webpage, a2schools.org/communityresources

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

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Arabic: تقويم مدارس آني آربور العامة لعام 2026-2027

Chinese: 安娜堡公立学校 2026-27 学区日历

Dari: تقویم مکاتب عامه ان آربر ۲۰۲۶-۲۰۲۷

Japanese: アナーバー公立学校 2026 ～ 27 年度学区カレンダー

Korean: 앤아버 공립학교 2026-27 지구 달력

Spanish: Calendario del distrito de las escuelas públicas de Ann Arbor 2026-27

2552 N. Maple Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Directions to Skyline

School Nurse

Academic Records

Athletic Office

Athletic Director: Delsie Sissoko
Athletic Secretary: Laurie Adams
Phone: 734-994-7075
Fax: 734-994-7670

Attendance Office

Attendance Secretary

Danielle Sims-Woods

Phone: 734-994-7842

Book Depository

Danielle Sims-Woods

Phone: 734-994-7658

Counselors

Students Are Assigned to Counselors By Last Name

Dennis Brunzell
brunzelld@aaps.k12.mi.us
734-994-7674
Students A-Del

Liza Dedvukaj
dedvukajl@aaps.k12.mi.us
734-994-7721
Students He-Mar

Charissa Brown-Bass
brownbassc@aaps.k12.mi.us
734-994-7685
Students Sc-U & Skysquad Advisor + Rising Scholars Class of 2028 & 2030

Heather Schimmel (Lead Counselor)
schimmel@aaps.k12.mi.us
734-994-7695

Students V-Z & Skysquad Advisor+ Rising Scholars Class of 2027 & 2029

Principal

Casey Elmore

Principal's Assistant:

Athletic Director/Asst. Principal

Small Learning Communities

SLC Principal for Equality & Academic Innovation

4th Floor

Andre Criswell

Office Professional:

SLC Principal for Integrity & Diversity

3rd Floor

Terri Patterson

Office Professional:

Dean of Students

Lamanzer Williams
4th Floor

Main Office Manager

Brianna Clifton

Phone: 734-994-6515

Fax: 734-994-7028

Office Professional, Finance & Facilities Rentals

Scheduling

Social Workers

Carolyn Liddell

734-994-6515 ext. 55340

734-994-6515 ext. 55412