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Clague 8th grader one of 30 finalists in national STEM competition

October 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Those who know Clague eighth grader Judy Bai probably aren’t surprised to learn she is one of 30 finalists in a national STEM competition. After all, when she was […]

Dante Dorsey, Intervention Specialist, Slauson Middle School

October 18, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Dante Dorsey is the Slauson Middle School Intervention Specialist. Born and raised in Flint, Dorsey is a graduate of Flint Central High School and The University of Michigan-Flint. He discovered […]

Rowing education is back in motion at AAPS

September 14, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News This is not your parents’ P.E. class. Thanks to a $40,000 grant, rowing is now taught at all the AAPS middle and high schools on a rotating basis. Erg Ed […]

Rob Finkle, Slauson Middle School self-contained classroom teacher

September 13, 2021 AAPS News Editor

This is Rob Finkle’s 18th year of teaching. The oldest of three brothers, he graduated from Holly High School and went on to work as a welder for five years. While volunteering at church helping […]

“I love being part of their growth.” Roberta Heyward is eager to oversee middle and K-8 education

August 20, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When Tappan Middle School Principal Roberta Heyward learned she’d been named AAPS’ Executive Director, K-8 and Middle-Level Education, she was both elated and confident that she will love her […]

Slauson 8th graders present promotion tribute 2021

June 10, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Slauson Middle School eighth graders said so long to staff and younger classmates Wednesday and released a tribute video. Good luck to all!

Slauson Middle School impresses at National Science Olympiad Tournament; takes home Spirit Award

May 28, 2021 AAPS News Editor

The Slauson Middle School Science Olympiad team competed in the 2021 National Tournament hosted virtually by Arizona State University on May 22. The tournament’s middle school and high school divisions included 60 teams each, composed […]

Clague Middle School declared state champ in `You Be The Chemist’ challenge; advances to nationals

May 17, 2021 AAPS News Editor

A team from Clague Middle School was declared the state champion in the You Be The Chemist competition on May 11. They are one of only five teams advancing to the national finals. The team […]

Tappan teachers welcomed back to the building; now they prepare to welcome back students on Monday

April 27, 2021 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Middle school teachers throughout the district returned to their buildings today to prepare for the arrival of students on Monday. At Tappan Middle School, teachers’ arrival was celebrated with […]

Anna’s Kindness: AAPS student volunteers help others at six events in four days

April 19, 2021 AAPS News Editor

Now in its fourth year, Anna’s Day of Kindness has grown into a weekend of events, honoring Anna LeFort’s compassion and service on the anniversary of her death. The Forsythe Middle School student passed away […]