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Keeping up with Khara: Sixth grader blind since birth flourishing in middle school

January 9, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Khara Gilmore loves nothing more than facing a challenge—and surpassing it By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Two songs go through Khara Gilmore’s mind as she makes her way through a typical day in her […]

Features

Students studying German at 4 AAPS schools enjoy a day-long field trip to Chicago’s Christkindlmarkt

December 21, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Following a three-year pause due to the pandemic, the AAPS’ annual field trip to the Christkindlmarkt in Chicago was resumed Friday, offering 225 students studying German at Huron and Pioneer high schools and Slauson and […]

Features

The Tappan Theater Department takes its show on the road, performs for Allen Elementary

December 16, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Tappan Theater Department put on a play today at Allen Elementary, and judging by audience reaction, “Miss Nelson Is Missing” was a hit!

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Erika Daman, Forsythe Middle School Special Education Teacher

November 29, 2022 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Erika Daman grew up with her older brother and parents in Canton. During her years at Canton High School, she played many district and regional soccer games against the Pioneers […]

Food Service

Seaweed, anyone? Middle school students taste-test Ramen Noodle Bowls with nutritious toppings at Chartwells’ Student Choice Event

November 17, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Chartwells offers an alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach to cafeteria food Videos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Students at Forsythe Middle School on Wednesday were invited to taste-test a restaurant-inspired Ramen Noodle Bowl station with […]

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Amanda Pennington, Forsythe Middle School Speech-Language Pathologist

November 15, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Amanda Pennington grew up in Sparta, Michigan, the daughter of Mary, a purchasing clerk, and Wade, a welding engineer and supervisor.  She credits her parents for teaching her the value of a good work ethic, […]

Community Gives Back

Forsythe students raise $45,000 for Special Olympics’ Unified Champion Schools; treated with ‘Day of Awesomeness’

June 9, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Raised in just two weeks, the money will fund equipment, athletics, clubs and field trip bussing By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Forsythe Middle School’s Peer Mentoring class sure knows how to put on a […]

Features

Two minutes at: Forsythe Middle School

June 9, 2022 AAPS News Editor

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of two-minute videos offering a quick glimpse into one of AAPS’ 32 schools. At AAPS, our vision is Every Child. Every Day. Every one fully sees, values, […]

Features

Middle school students’ artwork featured in video

June 2, 2022 AAPS News Editor

The AAPS  Middle School Art Teacher Learning Network has created a video slide presentation highlighting AAPS student artists. “We wanted to share this video with our community to showcase some of our talented middle level artists.” said Rachel Jensen, who teaches […]

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Forsythe Middle School Orchestra performs for composer via Zoom

May 24, 2022 AAPS News Editor

A virtual visit from Adrian Gordon included inspiring Q & A session; helpful critiques By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor It was a rare treat for the Forsythe Middle School Orchestra when composer Adrian Gordon […]

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