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The Scarlett Summer Learning Academy is a fun way for middle school students to boost math & reading skills

Scarlett Summer Learning Academy concludes three weeks of boosting math & literacy skills while building relationships

July 6, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Scarlett Middle School students say SLA offered a camp-like experience The Scarlett Summer Learning Academy, which recently concluded for the summer, is a program designed to provide additional math and literacy support to rising 6th and […]

Held for the first time under one roof, AAPS Summer Music Camp concludes three weeks of growth for middle schoolers

July 4, 2023 AAPS News Editor

High school students served as counselors at the Summer Music Camp held at Skyline High School The AAPS Summer Music Camp has recently completed another successful three-week session, providing middle school music students with opportunities […]

After winning second place at states, the Clague Scioly team is en route to nationals

April 25, 2023 AAPS News Editor

The Clague Cougars Scioly Team placed second at the Michigan State Science Olympiad Tournament, earning a place among the top 120 Science Olympiad teams in the country. They will compete at the 39th Annual Science […]

The Scarlett Step Team wows the crowd gathered for Step Afrika! at Hill Auditorium

March 20, 2023 AAPS News Editor

Step Afrika! was presented by the University Musical Society as part of its School Day Performance series The Scarlett Step Team wowed a crowd gathered for Step Afrika! last week at Hill Auditorium. Step Afrika! […]

Sarah Suchanek, Slauson Middle School ELA teacher

January 27, 2023 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Sarah Suchanek grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Dicken, Forsythe, and Pioneer (with a two-year break in high school when her family lived in Florida). She’s a third-generation […]

A2 STEAM 7th graders distribute meals to those experiencing homelessness

January 24, 2023 AAPS News Editor

In science class, students created portable heaters to keep the soup hot By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Fifty people experiencing homelessness were treated to a hot meal Monday night thanks to some generous A2 STEAM […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]