Tappan Middle School

Tappan concert May 29 previews Lincoln Memorial performance

May 28, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Tappan Middle School’s eighth grade band, choir and orchestra have the honor of performing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Huron High School alum, and U.S. Marine Band clarinetist Jonathon Troy returned to the district for a Picnic Pop performance May 20, 2012. Troy also gave workshops with students at the high school.

NAMM Foundation names AAPS one of ‘Best Communities for Music Education’

April 19, 2013 AAPS News Editor

The NAMM Foundation has named the Ann Arbor Public Schools one of its “Best Communities for Music Education” this year, and it’s just one of three communities from Michigan to get the honor. NAMM, […]

Tappan band, choir and orchestra to perform at Lincoln Memorial for 50th anniversary celebration of ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

October 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Every year, Tappan Middle School eighth graders take a trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about the nation’s history. But this upcoming trip will be particularly special: the band, choir and orchestra […]

Tappan Middle School joint concert with The Moxie Strings Oct. 23

October 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Tappan Middle School Orchestras are pleased to announce a joint concert with the alternative string duo The Moxie Strings set for Tuesday, October 23, at 7:30pm in the Tappan Auditorium, 2251 East Stadium Blvd. Free admission. The […]

AAPSEF, PTO Thrift Shop collaborate on late middle school busing

July 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Thanks to funding from the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation and the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, middle schoolers will be offered later busing home from after-school activities.

Blooming AAPS gardens buzz with life

July 18, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Many AAPS buildings have their own gardens, some which were born this spring. The blooming gardens, each as unique as their respective schools, boast everything from small basil plants to tall corn stalks –– and plenty of promise for fall harvest time.

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AAPS celebrates Bike to School Day

May 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh A parade of bike riders rolled in to Wines Elementary Wednesday morning. Tikes on tiny bikes with training wheels. Kids in bike buggies, enjoying the ride. Tandem bikes. Junior-sized mountain bikes. Grown-up […]

Spanish students use web, tech resources to work on speaking skills

April 26, 2012 AAPS News Editor

In an eighth grade Spanish class at Tappan Middle School earlier this month, Jennifer Shaw’s students learned how to become weather forecasters. Well, that’s what sounded like. Using the website ed.voicethread.com, Shaw’s students practiced their Spanish speaking skills while using a slew of technology resources.

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It’s springtime in the Tappan Garden

April 24, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh You can learn a lot by playing in the dirt. You can learn about starting seeds, pulling weeds, the life cycle and the compost pile. Now that spring is in full swing, […]

Orchestra Night showcases district talent Feb. 16

February 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

It’s that time of the year again: time for Orchestra Night, which showcases the talent of more than 800 students in the middle school and high school orchestras at the University of Michigan Hill Auditorium.