in every kid since 1968.
Imagine a school wholeheartedly dedicated to creating a learning experience around the unique needs and passions of each student. That’s Greenhills. In intensely smart classes, our teachers push students to know the depth of what they’re truly capable of — from Jazz and 2D Design to Conceptual Physics.
All three Greenhills middle school robotics teams competed at the South Central League Tournament, which took place Nov. 23-24 in Saline, Mich. This marked the Greenhills program’s 10th season competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and the first time it fielded three teams—including Greenhills’ new 6th grade team (26266). The 6th grade team joined its 8th grade (8511) and 7th grade (9895) peers for the 2024-25 season, and finished the season with an invitation to compete at the State Championship.
Leigh Greden attended Greenhills from sixth grade through 12th grade and graudated in 1991. After earning his undergraduate degree and completing law school, he would go on to practice law, serve as an Ann Arbor City Councilmember, and work as Chief of Staff for Congressman John Dingell. He’s now Chief of Staff for Eastern Michigan University, working with the president’s office on everything from finance and fundraising to enrollment initiatives and student government.
Earns Funding for Multidisciplinary Student Project Greenhills science teacher Brandon Groff has been named the 2024 National Educator of the Year by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). He was recognized for creating innovative learning opportunities for students, both inside and outside of the classroom, and for his work to involve students in conservation efforts with outside organizations. This award includes $5,000 to develop interpretive signage for the Northfield Woods Preserve and work on the Parker Mill County Park and Forest Nature Area.
Greenhills seniors Shira Hanauer and Skyla Shea received the Distinguished Poster Award at the 2024 American Medical Informatics Association (AMAI) Annual Symposium, held November 9–13 in San Francisco. More than 2,400 attendees registered for the event, and poster abstracts were submitted by 507 college professors, graduate students, and a select few high school students. Only 328 posters would be accepted and just 10 received the Distinguished Poster Award.
Greenhills students have been showcasing their creativity and artistry in the greater Ann Arbor-area art scene. In recent months, their work has been displayed in prominent galleries and community spaces, and been recognized by peers, teachers, and judges alike. And they’re finding support from teachers who understand the courage and confidence it takes to put yourself out there.
And we do our very best to draw it out daily. On average, any two people have 99.9% identical DNA. That means what makes you you is what comes from that remaining 0.1%. At Greenhills, we've crafted our entire 6th- through 12th-grade experience (and our approach to teaching) to unleash the full power of that 0.1%. So you can go out into the world — uniquely and confidently you. A one-of-a-kind work of art with the ability to do anything you set your very distinctive brain to.