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A tapestry of change: A2 STEAM students study and illuminate Black labor history

February 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

A2 STEAM middle schoolers have transformed their history lessons into visual storytelling, bringing to life the stories of Black labor activists whose work helped shape the country. The project began on National African American Parent […]

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Slauson student’s award-winning artwork featured in program of State of the State Address

February 27, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Erin Kawata says she was inspired by the way Michigan “illuminates the path of our nation’s growing future” The program for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address last night featured artwork from […]

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Rival middle school teams unite in celebration of student athlete’s big moment on the court

February 21, 2025 AAPS News Editor

For Michael Hansen, being on the basketball team is a big deal By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Scarlett Middle School vs. Forsythe Middle School A Team basketball game is always an anticipated matchup. […]

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Forsythe Middle School robotics captain addresses State Career Education Conference

January 28, 2025 AAPS News Editor

‘She made us all proud,’ says coach of Ada Hensley’s talk Ada Hensley, an 8th grader at Forsythe Middle School, recently took the mic at the 2025 Michigan Career Education Conference, the state’s premier open […]

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Two minutes at: Tappan Middle School

January 15, 2025 AAPS News Editor

This video is one in a series of videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each child […]

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Jay Howe, Tappan Middle School art teacher

January 13, 2025 AAPS News Editor

James “Jay” Howe grew up in Ann Arbor, where he attended Ann Arbor Public Schools—Allen, Burns Park, Tappan, and Huron. After graduating from Huron High School in 1995, he went on to study at the […]

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Slauson sixth graders create and donate puzzle cubes to Mott Children’s Hospital

December 18, 2024 AAPS News Editor

For Kim Jaster, who teaches the PLTW Design and Modeling class, these humanitarian “Puzzles with Purpose” lessons are among the most important At Slauson Middle School, Kim Jaster’s Design and Modeling class has again turned […]

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Robotics: AAPS hosts FTC Qualifier featuring 36 middle school teams

November 12, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Don’t miss the WLAA-D Photo Gallery of 85 photos Story and photos by Terry Jacoby/Weloveannarbor.com Ann Arbor Public Schools welcomed 36 robotics teams to Forsythe Middle School on Saturday for the Ann Arbor FTC Middle […]

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Raleigh Woods, Clague Middle School ELA teacher

November 8, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Clague Middle School ELA teacher Raleigh Woods grew up in the Geddess Lakes neighborhood across from Huron High School. He is the son of Wendy and Ronald Woods, retired administrators and higher education educators (University […]

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Two minutes at: Clague Middle School

November 7, 2024 AAPS News Editor

This is one in a series of updated two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is  “Every child, every day.” Everyone fully sees, values, and celebrates each […]

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