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PTO Thrift Shop representatives smile May 30 after getting their checks. The reps will deliver the checks to their school PTOs.
Community Gives Back

PTO Thrift Shop distributes $60K to AAPS in May payout

May 31, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Three times a year, the PTO Thrift Shop distributes checks that go directly to the Ann Arbor Public Schools PTOs. The  payout on May 30 was one of the largest yet, totaling […]

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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. […]

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.
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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, […]

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Mayor John Hieftje encourages Tappan students to conserve water, shares National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

March 27, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh You may have noticed a big addition to the Tappan Middle School parking lot this week. It was a double-wide trailer, emblazoned with blue waves, visible to drivers on East Stadium Boulevard. […]

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Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop donates over $50K to PTOs, clubs, field trips and more

February 20, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop’s mission is to support the schools. And three times each year, its support comes in the form of a small but valuable slip of paper: a […]

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Features

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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

Community Gives Back

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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Features

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 […]

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