Organized by the Ann Arbor Jaycees, the 71st annual event has carnival rides, games and food.

Several streets near Michigan Stadium will have on-street parking restrictions from 8 a.m. to midnight.

A decrease of 1,123 students in four years, the addition of 480 staff over 10 years and Board of Education-approved raises for staff have all factored in “multi-year budget shortfalls” impacting the budget.

A public school district in Michigan approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war while also encouraging its teachers to discuss the conflict in its classrooms.

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In addition to cast members, 73 crew members and 10 pit orchestra musicians will work behind the scenes to ensure the massive stage setup comes to life.

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Festivities will run between 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week, then from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Pioneer High School's spring production of "Oklahoma!" has eliminated the use of prop guns in several scenes, school officials said.

Pioneer's A Cappella Choir has earned the statewide distinction five times.

"We want to make families and the community aware, in advance, that there will be a number of law enforcement vehicles in the parking lot at Pioneer tomorrow afternoon to ease any concerns and questions about what is occurring," officials said.

The film screening is free and open to the public.

Around 8 a.m., a 16-year-old female Pioneer High School student was struck by a car while using a marked crosswalk at South 7th Street and Snyder Avenue, police said.

A 16-year-old girl was struck in an intersection on Wednesday in the neighborhood next to Pioneer High School.

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A Pioneer High School student is still missing days after she didn’t return home from the Ann Arbor school.

Adriana Davidson, 15, was last seen around 11 a.m. on Friday outside of Ann Arbor’s Pioneer High School, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Pioneer High School will be closed on Tuesday, officials said.

The district announced a sudden closure of Pioneer on Monday.

Around 150 volunteers are hoping to pack 30,000 meals for those facing food insecurity in under two hours.

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The 2022 Washtenaw County Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place at Pioneer High School.

DTE test driving event will take place at Pioneer High School.

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Ann Arbor was ranked as the second-best city public school in the United States. (Photo: Meredith Bruckner)ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Not only is Ann Arbor the sixth-best city to live in, but it can also now boast of having some of the best public schools in the country. Recently, Niche released its list of cities with the best public schools in America. Right at the top is Ann Arbor, coming in second to Naperville, Illinois. AdWant more news about Ann Arbor schools?

ANN ARBOR – In a recent update, Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift announced that the district is moving forward with plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Last year, all ceremonies were canceled due to concerns over the then-new coronavirus pandemic and each high school organized drive-thru events and virtual ceremonies for its seniors. Swift confirmed that Huron, Pioneer and Skyline high schools will have traditional graduation ceremonies outdoors at Eastern Michigan University’s stadium. Tentative dates for the three ceremonies:Huron High School: Wednesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m.Pioneer High School: Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.Skyline High School: Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.Community and Pathways high schools are also planning to hold outdoor commencement ceremonies. In addition to the graduation update, Swift announced that all Class of 2021 students will receive a celebratory yard sign like last year.

ANN ARBOR – Pioneer Theatre Guild’s 19th annual FutureStars talent show will still take place this year, but with a twist. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all performances from the citywide talent search featuring students from Ann Arbor’s public high schools will be going virtual. But to keep the show true to form, all 19 solo performances will be pre-recorded onstage in Pioneer High School’s Schreiber Auditorium -- the event’s venue in years past. Skyline High School senior and second year FutureStars participant Nate Frison said that the transition to virtual practice sessions was very smooth. Skyline High School Senior, Nate Frison, sings “It’s My Life” (Bon Jovi) at FutureStars 2020.

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)ANN ARBOR – No cost COVID testing will return to Pioneer High School on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. According to the Washtenaw County Health Department, the free pop-up site in the school’s parking lot will be offering weekly testing. All positive tests will be sequenced for the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, which is known to be present in Washtenaw County. The event is supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Washtenaw County Health Department, HONU Management Group and Ann Arbor Public Schools. For more information about free testing events in Washtenaw County, click here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Sunday, community members can be tested for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 for free at Pioneer High School. Testing will be done from noon to 4 p.m. through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests at a drive-thru testing site. More: See how the PCR test works here. Those going to the drive-thru should enter the Pioneer parking lot from Main Street and should not line up before the event starts. The testing site is supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, HONU Management Group, Ann Arbor Public Schools and Washtenaw County Health Department.

The Klemmer family has released eight rap videos on Facebook since the pandemic began. SOUTH LYON, Mich. – The Klemmer family has been making waves on Facebook with their original rap videos that they’ve been creating since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Dad Bobby Klemmer’s oldest daughter, Sienna, was given a homework assignment in the spring using an online vocabulary tool that engages children through hip-hop. “One of the options was to write a rap,” said Klemmer. They also did one for Mother’s Day, one to celebrate teachers, a video to encourage people to vote, and, most recently, a Christmas rap.

ANN ARBOR – The Pioneer Theatre Guild will be performing a series of short plays via livestream this weekend and tickets are free. In a year marked by remote learning, the PTG has also adapted the way they perform. The group dedicated the video to the outgoing senior class whose final season was marred by the pandemic. This weekend, the performances are inspired by the Play at Home project -- a national effort by a group of theatre companies to commission a series of short plays for local communities. Even through the Zoom screen, I still felt included and connected to those that were a part of the project.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Tree Town will be quieter than normal for the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game Saturday. Parking lots will all be blocked off -- including at Pioneer High School and at the golf course. RELATED: Why I’m picking Michigan football to beat Michigan State -- will it be the blowout everyone expects? I love a Michigan State Michigan matchup,” Gov. Players will have to adjust as no fans will be allowed inside The Big House.

ANN ARBOR – Ann Arbor Public Schools announced on its website on Thursday that a Huron varsity football player has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the notice, AAPS was made aware of a probable case on Oct. 6 and reported it to the Washtenaw County Health Department. All Huron varsity football activities and games through Oct. 16 have been canceled. Huron played against Pioneer last Friday, and due to potential contact during the game, all Pioneer varsity football activities have been suspended. AAPS said it is working with the Washtenaw County Health Department on contact tracing with members of the Pioneer team.

Heres a recap of graduations this past week:Community High SchoolCommunity High School celebrated its 140 graduates on June 12. For more Community High graduation highlights, click here. For more Skyline High School graduation highlights, click here. Huron High SchoolHuron High School celebrated its 388 graduates on June 17. (Ann Arbor Public Schools)Typically, high school principals often share words of wisdom to graduating seniors during commencement ceremonies, said Schwamb.