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Tappan Middle School Student Champions Cerebral Palsy Awareness

October 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Ptolemy Weathersby encourages classmates to treat him as they would anyone else, and to wear green on Monday Story, photos and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Last spring when Ptolemy Weathersby heard about […]

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Slauson PLTW teacher flies a plane to enhance her lessons next year

July 17, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Slauson Project Lead the Way teacher Kim Jaster this summer got to check flying a plane off her bucket list and she hopes doing so as part of Air Camp in Dayton, Ohio will ultimately […]

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Clague Middle School again earns ‘School to Watch’ honor for excellence

June 11, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Sixth graders gathered outside Clague Middle School today to learn that their school had been named a Michigan School to Watch for 2024—an honor recognizing excellent middle school programs. Math teacher Keisha Ferguson told students […]

Interim Superintendent Jazz Parks speaks at a lectern in front of an AAPS electric bus, with Clague students on one side of her, and White House Advisors, EPA leaders and elected officials on the other side.
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Ann Arbor Public School students will breathe cleaner air thanks to four new electric buses

June 11, 2024 AAPS News Editor

The White House and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan, as recipient of rebates from EPA’s Clean School Bus program. The school district will receive up to $800,000 from President […]

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Ann Arbor City Council honors Scarlett Middle School students for research projects on the history of Ann Arbor

June 4, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Eleven Scarlett Middle School students from Jeffrey Kabat’s Individuals and Societies classes were honored at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday, June 3, for their exceptional research projects on the history of Ann […]

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Gretchen Hahn, Clague Middle School Science Teacher & Department Chair

March 13, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Gretchen Hahn’s roots trace back to New York, where she was born. As one of seven siblings, she recalls moving around a lot before her family settled in Perry, Michigan. Hahn’s love for learning blossomed […]

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Clague Middle School 8th grader earns a coveted spot at the U.S. National Junior Figure Skating Championships

February 28, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Angela Shao says her goal is to represent the U.S. internationally Clague Middle School eighth grader Angela Shao recently capped off an impressive 2023-2024 season in figure skating. As one of the top sectional novice […]

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Kevin Chung, Slauson Middle School Counselor

February 5, 2024 AAPS News Editor

Kevin Chung was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved with his family to Michigan when he was two years old. He grew up Saline and Brighton, where he developed an interest in working with […]

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All aboard! Chartwells’ Global Eats event offers Tappan Middle School students a culinary trip to China

January 23, 2024 AAPS News Editor

All aboard! Chartwells’ latest Global Eats event took place Friday at Tappan Middle School, where students were invited to enjoy some Chinese food in a festive atmosphere. On the menu: Bang Bang Chicken or Tofu, […]

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A2 STEAM student is a contestant on the upcoming season of Kids Baking Championship

December 21, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Leland Jackson is one of 12 young contestants on the series set to premiere on Jan. 1 on The Food Network A2 STEAM eighth grader Leland Jackson, 13, says the best part about being part […]

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