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Rolling with It: Forsythe Middle School builds a team where every player belongs

February 25, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Forsythe’s 6th-grade Wheelchair Basketball Intramural Team is the district’s first When Kam rolls onto the basketball court at Forsythe Middle School, he isn’t thinking about making AAPS history. He’s just ready to play basketball with his […]

Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event

February 20, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Vegetarian options are available year-round at every school Tappan Middle School today dedicated one side of its serving line to a special Vegetarian Station, offering students who prefer plant-based meals a wide variety of options […]

Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director

February 16, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director Kim Jaster was raised in Trenton, Michigan, and began her professional career immediately after high school with Electronic Data Systems/General Motors. After 13 years in the business […]

During National School Counseling Week, AAPS honors School Counselors as the unsung orchestrators of student success

February 2, 2026 AAPS News Editor

Longtime AAPS counselor reflects on the work of this crucial staff By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News As National School Counseling Week arrives, Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrates the vital work of counselors who serve as […]

For the first time ever, Clague Middle School is sending a Robotics Team to the state competition

December 12, 2025 AAPS News Editor

The 7305 GearCats have advanced, and are ready to roll at states The Clague Middle School GearCats are making history as they advance to the FTC State Championship NW in Muskegon this weekend. Team 7305 […]

Tappan Middle School Spanish teacher awarded prestigious honor at state conference

November 17, 2025 AAPS News Editor

Erica Peplinski-Burge wins the Barbara Ort-Smith Award for her leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence in world language education. Editor’s Note: At the recent MiWLA Annual Conference in Lansing, two outstanding AAPS language educators were […]

Middle School News

Rolling with It: Forsythe Middle School builds a team where every player belongs

Tappan Middle School highlights vegetarian options with special lunch event

Kim Jaster, Slauson Middle School PLTW teacher and Athletic Director

During National School Counseling Week, AAPS honors School Counselors as the unsung orchestrators of student success

For the first time ever, Clague Middle School is sending a Robotics Team to the state competition

Tappan Middle School Spanish teacher awarded prestigious honor at state conference

Forsythe Middle School demos soccer drone; launches new STEM-to-career pipeline

Forsythe sixth grader publishes his first video game

Scarlett students showcase IB spirit through sports, service, and community action

AAPD officers bring “Stop the Bleed Training” to Slauson Middle School students