Welcome Back 26-27 School Year! #2

Dear Skyline Students and Families,

We hope you’ve had a restful and enjoyable summer! With just two weeks until the first day of school, we are getting excited to welcome our students and families back to Skyline High School for another great year.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our first registration session today! It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces in the building. If you weren’t able to make it today, we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming registration sessions:

• Wednesday, August 19- 1-4pm
• Tuesday, August 25- 4-6pm

Please take a moment to review the important registration and back-to-school information included in this message so that you and your student are ready for a smooth start to the school year.

📅 First Day of School: Monday, August 31, 2026

We are just two weeks away from the start of what we know will be an exciting year filled with opportunities for learning, growth, connection, and belonging. Whether your student is returning to Skyline or joining our Eagle community for the first time, we are so glad they are part of our school.

We can’t wait to see everyone back in the halls!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our main office at (734) 994-6515.

Let’s make 2026–2027 a fantastic year together! Go Eagles!

Warmly,

Skyline Administration Team

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

Why attend registration?

All students must report to Skyline High School to register for the 2026-2027 school year. It is best for students and families to register according to the registration schedule listed above. Athletic practices or other school activities do not have priority over registration times and dates. Attending the scheduled registration date will allow your student to follow their schedule on the first day of school with no delays.

During registration days, students will pick up their new computers, pick up their class schedule, have their school picture taken and get their student ID printed. Getting an ID at registration ensures that students can participate in our school events where IDs are required for entry and attend skyline athletic events free of charge as soon as events begin for the year with no delay.

Please note our goal is to help our families complete the registration process simply and in as little time as possible. To accomplish this, it is crucial that families and students are timely and prepared. We ask all online forms and documentation be completed through the InfoSnap process and any outstanding obligations are taken care of prior to your student(s) scheduled time for registration.

**Students who do not complete the InfoSnap online registration will need to do so at one of our computer stations before they can proceed with registration.**

**Families who moved over the summer and still need to provide proof of residency will need to do so prior to registration.**

Class schedules will be issued at registration. Schedule changes will not be made during registration. If you have reason to believe there is an error, please complete a schedule adjustment request form. Your counselor will contact you to discuss the request. Changes motivated by teacher or lunch preference are NOT permitted.

Obligations are items borrowed from the school that must be returned in order to register for classes or receive school issued items. Items that are not returned must be paid for. Seniors will not receive their Cap and Gown until all obligations are rectified. Underclassmen will not be eligible for registration until all obligations are rectified.

What can be purchased at registration?

There are several items that may be purchased ahead of time during our registration process. Included here are items available for purchase and some tentative pricing so you may plan accordingly.

• School Pictures (pay online)
• Parking Pass (may be purchased online)…..…….$50
• Homecoming Ticket…………….…….$25
• PTSO Dues…………………..……….$50.00 per student
• SABC (Athletic Boosters) dues.........$40.00
• SFA (Friends of the Arts) dues..........$40.00
• Senior Celebration donation…………...$40.00

Wednesday, August 19, 2026:

All Grades Registration & 9th grade/ new student MacBook Pickup 1-4pm

Tuesday, August 25, 2026:

All Grades Make-up Registration & 9th grade/ new student MacBook Pickup 4-6pm

Skyline High School is excited to welcome HR Imaging Partners as our new school photography partner. HR Imaging replaces Geskus as our school photography company offering traditional and contemporary portrait options designed to capture students in a variety of settings and styles. Specifically, they will serve our photography needs with Registration, Student ID, Graduation and families can order from them as well. Learn more about HR Imaging Partners

HR Imaging will be at Skyline for student registration dates!

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.

TRAFFIC FLOW

Our goal is safety while encouraging a smooth flow of traffic during morning drop off and afternoon pick-up. All parents are asked to use the parent loop when dropping off or picking up students. The lane closest to the sidewalk is for dropping off students; please have your student ready to exit your vehicle quickly when you pull up to keep the line flowing in an orderly manner. Students should not be dropped off in the Visitors, Staff or Student parking lots, as it creates unnecessary traffic and endangers students as well.

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

future drivers!

As we prepare to welcome everyone back to Skyline, I want to share an important update about a facilities project that will affect our building this year.

As shared previously, the elevator that provides access to the 3rd and 4th floors is being replaced with a completely new elevator system. The current elevator is at the end of its lifespan, and we anticipate that the new system will be out of service through at least the first trimester and potentially into the second trimester, depending on construction and supply chain timelines.

We know that navigating our building without the elevator may create some additional challenges, and we have been working carefully to minimize the impact on students and staff. In particular:

• Students with permanent elevator passes will have their schedules arranged so that their classes are located on the 1st and 2nd floors during Trimesters 1 and 2.
• Staff members who typically work on the 3rd and 4th floors will also have access to spaces on the 1st and 2nd floors so students can continue to receive the support they need.
• We have added one additional minute to passing time between classes to provide students with more time to navigate the building. While this additional minute will help, we recognize that some students may still need additional time to get from one class to another.

Our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible while keeping student learning and access to support at the center of our planning. We will continue to work closely with our district facilities team and make adjustments as needed throughout the project.

We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and partnership as we complete this important and much-needed improvement to our building. As always, if your student has a specific need or concern related to navigating the building, please reach out to your child's counselor as soon as possible so we can work together to find an appropriate solution.

We are excited to begin a new school year with our Skyline students and families. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us make this another great year at Skyline!

Hello Families and Students,

We are very excited to kick off fall sports! There is an Athlete Meeting on Wednesday, August 19th at 1 pm for all athletes: fall, winter, and spring. This meeting will be held in the auxiliary gym. Topics to be discussed: Eligibility: academic & attendance, Emergency Action Plans, program expectations, athlete feedback, team communication, and PULSE!

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
• Fall Tryout Schedule
• Skyline Game Schedule, Arbiter

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.

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!

Sincerely,

Delsie Sissoko

Athletic Director

Assistant Principal

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! My name is Mary Delis and I am entering my ninth year of school nursing and my second year at Skyline. I look forward to working with you and your students this school year.

Please reach out to me if you have any health updates or questions.

If your student requires medication or emergency medication (epi pens, albuterol inhaler, etc) to be kept at school, AAPS medication administration policy requires updated documentation each school year.

Please have Action Plans (Asthma, Food or Seizure) completed by your healthcare provider and submitted to me via email or in paper form.

If your student does not have a specific plan, please see links for AAPS order forms. I recommend that families choose the Self-Administration option for their students at the high school level. Exceptions may apply in some situations - students may not carry controlled substances under any circumstances. Please reach out to me if you have any concerns. I also recommend that students keep a copy of documentation with their self-carry medication at school.

AAPS Medication Administration Forms

Please see AAPS Medication Policy for details on medication submission.

I will be present at the Skyline registration dates on August 17th and 19th. You may submit any paperwork and medication during those times. Please note that controlled substances must be submitted by a parent or guardian and must be counted at the time of submission.

Thank you in advance for your support. Enjoy the last days of summer!

Mary Delis, BSN, RN

delism@aaps.k12.mi.us

District Cell Phone 734 476-6875

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

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

Students V-Z & Skysquad Advisor+ Rising Scholars

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

TBD

734-994-6515 ext. 55340

734-994-6515 ext. 55412

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