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US chess champion Irina Krush schools Dicken Elementary in chess strategy

November 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Irina Krush understands why some might think chess is boring. The quiet, classic game of strategy doesn’t scream exciting. But for Krush, the 2012 U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, chess is exciting. The […]

Northside International Dinner a multicultural delight

November 2, 2012 AAPS News Editor

More than 100 Northside students, parents and staff members celebrated the diversity of the school at the school’s International Dinner Oct. 25. Everyone was treated to the visual delights of beautiful traditional dress from several […]

King Kindergarteners go batty for bats

November 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Leslie Bladen describes her kindergarten class’ weeklong adventure in learning about bats:

PHOTOS: Halloween parties, parades at AAPS

October 31, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The students were especially creative with their costumes this year. One kid even carried his own head in a jar!

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‘Dicken Dash’ raises $15K for Dicken Elementary

October 30, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh When Dicken Elementary PTO members Micki Schueler and Kirstin Queen came up with the idea for the Dicken Dash, they had no idea how successful it would be. They hoped the fundraiser, […]

Toyota International STEM Program to send AAPS staff to Singapore

October 29, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Creating a world-class system of education means learning from many sources –– even those halfway across the world. The district is partnering with Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. as the company creates an […]

Tappan band, choir and orchestra to perform at Lincoln Memorial for 50th anniversary celebration of ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

October 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Every year, Tappan Middle School eighth graders take a trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about the nation’s history. But this upcoming trip will be particularly special: the band, choir and orchestra […]