Family Update 10/19/26

Dear Skyline Students and Families,

As we settle into the heart of fall, we hope you are finding time to enjoy the changing colors, cooler weather, and little moments that make this season special. October is a great reminder that growth takes time. Just as the trees change a little each day, progress in school often happens through the small, consistent steps we take every day.

As we move through the trimester, students, take a few minutes to check in on your grades and assignments in PowerSchool, connect with your teachers if you have questions, and make sure you are staying on track. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need support, please reach out to a trusted adult at Skyline. You do not have to figure everything out on your own, and we are here to help.

Families, thank you for your continued partnership and for the encouragement you provide at home. Regular conversations about school, attendance, friendships, and goals help students feel supported and connected.

As the season changes, let’s continue to look for opportunities to grow, show kindness, and make a positive difference in our community. Sometimes the smallest things, a kind word, an invitation to join in, or a little extra effort, can have the biggest impact.

Thank you for being part of what makes Skyline special. Have a wonderful week, Eagles, and be sure to enjoy a little fall along the way!

Skyline Administration Team

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

• After School Tutoring 3-5pm- library

• After School Tutoring 3-5pm- library

• Skytime Schedule

• After School Tutoring 3-5pm- library
• PSAT/NMSQT Make Up

Upcoming Important Dates:

• 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
• Tues. Dec. 1- Curriculum Night for current 8th grade families
• Wed. Dec. 2- Band Concert
• Tues. Dec. 8- Orchestra Concert
• Wed. Dec. 9- No School for students- Staff PD
• Wed. Dec. 16- Choir Concert
• Fri. Dec. 18- Last day before Winter Break
• Mon. Jan. 4- Return from Winter Break

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to join us in supporting our school community through our gift card program. Again this year we plan to provide Skyline families in need with gift cards to purchase food items for Thanksgiving and gift cards to purchase gifts for Christmas. The program provides Skyline families with the opportunity to choose food and gifts that are meaningful and meet their unique needs with dignity.

We’re seeking donations of gift cards in $25 or $50 increments. Please feel free to donate as many gift cards as you are able. Below are links to select which card(s) you’d like to donate, The gift cards should be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours. To ensure we have everything ready, please submit Thanksgiving gift cards by November 18th and Christmas gift cards by December 11th.

Thank you for giving what you can to help make the season brighter for everyone in our community. For questions, please contact our School Social Worker, Chaundra Randle (randlec@aaps.k12.mi.us).

Thanksgiving Gift Card Sign Up

https://bit.ly/47h797g

Christmas Gift Card Sign Up

https://bit.ly/4ykGMIE

In an effort to provide support to our Skyline families who may be experiencing food insecurity, we are partnering with Food Gatherers again this year. Food Gatherers is the food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County. Currently, we are looking for parent volunteers to help deliver food to families in need. The deliveries take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm. If you are available to lend a hand, please contact Chaundra Randle (randlec@aaps.k12.mi.us). We would greatly appreciate your time and support.

October 16

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- Meets on Mondays (3-5pm) in B429- This is an amazing support for young women! Transportation can be arranged if needed.

Hello Families and Students,

We are happy to welcome Lindsay Balazer to our coaching staff. She will be coaching our Boys Swim and Dive team. Welcome Lindsay!

If your student will be participating please make sure student(s) is registered and has an updated physical. Please follow the registration directions on our website: Skyline Sports Registration

Skyline Winter Tryout Information

Reminder: Trimester 1 final grades determine eligibility for Winter Sports!

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

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.

Students enrolled in AP courses this year, as well as students who are self-studying for AP exams, must complete all required exam registration and payment steps by Friday, October 30.

Students enrolled in an AP class:

1. Pay for your exam through MyPaymentsPlus.

2. Must be completed by the student: Use the appropriate AP Exam-Only Join Code to register for each exam. When prompted, confirm that you are registering through Pioneer High School.

All AAPS AP exams are ordered through Pioneer High School and administered at Eastern Michigan University.

Students who are self-studying:

Use the appropriate AP Exam-Only Join Code to register for each exam and complete payment through MyPaymentsPlus.

The Exam-Only Join Code spreadsheet requires an AAPS Gmail account. Codes can also be accessed through the class description in MyPaymentsPlus.

For registration details, exam information, and the spring testing schedule, visit the AAPS Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Website.

Questions? Contact AP Testing Coordinator Anthony Lauer at lauera@aaps.k12.mi.us.

Important: Complete all required steps by October 30 to ensure your AP exam registration is processed on time.

Students scheduled to make up the PSAT/NMSQT must arrive at the normal start time (8:00am) with their fully charged, district-issued MacBook. Leave backpacks, coats, and prohibited materials and electronics outside the testing room, against the lockers without blocking walkways.

Important Testing Reminders & Rules:

• Get a great night of rest and plan have to arrive early to grab breakfast, if desired.

• Check your email for your room assignment which will be sent on Monday, Oct 19, 2026 by 12pm.

• No personal electronics: Do not access phones, smartwatches, AirPods, or other personal electronic devices from the start of testing until all students have finished. This includes the hallways where belongings are stored and the restrooms.

• Snacks and drinks: Access snacks and drinks only during the designated breaks. No access to electronics...

• Follow directions: Follow all directions from proctors and hall monitors throughout the testing window.

There is no late start for anyone this day as it is a make-up day.

Thank you!

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

Students: 8th - 12th grades

Date: November 14th

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Leinweber Bldg, 2200 Hayward St, Ann Arbor MI

Description: STEM interactive activity

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.

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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