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Tappan Weekly News

October 4, 2026

School building with sign reading: Tappan Middle School
Tappan Weekly NewsOctober 4, 2026

This weekly newsletter, brought to you by the Tappan PTSO, highlights important dates, events, and opportunities at Tappan.


You can also connect with the Tappan PTSO via our Website and Instagram

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

This Week at Tappan

Monday October 5

  • PTSO meeting, 6:30-7:30pm via Google Meet

Wednesday October 7

  • Count day

Friday October 9

  • No School, returning Tuesday October 13th

October Tappan PTSO Meeting October Tappan PTSO Meeting

October PTSO meeting flyer
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Come hear from our PTSO Executive team and committee members, along with Tappan's Principal, Dr. Parnell, about upcoming events happening around our Tappan community. πŸ“† Monday October 5th, 6:30-7:30pm Click here to join the meeting.

Volunteer Opportunity: Tappan School Store Volunteer Opportunity: Tappan School Store

Looking for an easy and fun way to get involved at Tappan? Come volunteer at the Tappan School Store. We'd love your help!

The School Store is volunteer and student run and offers healthy snacks to students after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Proceeds from the store help support activities and programs sponsored by the Tappan PTSO.

Sign up here to Volunteer from 2:50–3:20 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It’s just 30 minutes, making it an easy way to get involved while supporting our students. Volunteers work alongside student helpers to: set up snacks, take orders using the POS system, manage the cash box, and light clean up at closing.

Additional information:


  • All caregiver volunteers must complete and pass the school-administered background check.
  • If you have any questions please reach out to Nikki Weil at nchweil22@gmail.com

Thank you for helping make the school store a fun and successful part of the Tappan community!

Staff Spotlight: Lydia Frisinger Staff Spotlight: Lydia Frisinger

Lydia Frisinger photo. Secretary to Dr. Parnell
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Pioneer Men's Water Polo Middle School Night Pioneer Men's Water Polo Middle School Night

Water Polo Flyer
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The Pioneer High School Men’s Water Polo team invite Tappan students to their Middle School Night on πŸ“† Thursday, October 15th from 6-8 p.m. They'll be hosting a fun event at the high school to introduce middle schoolers to the sport, the team, and the coaches. This is a great chance for potential players to get to know the high school and meet some of their future teammates. Additionally, because water polo is a fall sport beginning in mid-August, it gives entering freshmen a chance to find their footing in a new environment before the first day of school.

Family Movie Night at Tappan Family Movie Night at Tappan

PTSO will be hosting a Family Movie Night in the Tappan Auditorium.

πŸ“† Friday, October 30th, 6pm

Move Night Flyer October 30th 6pm at Tappan Auditorium
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More to explore

  • Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up. πŸ“† October 14th 4-7pm Invitation Only and October 22nd 4:30-7 open to all parents.
  • Does your family use Ann Arbor Public Transportation? The Transportation Services Unit is asking you to complete this survey by October 31st, sharing your experiences and satisfaction with the current transportation system. Students, parents and guardians are important users of our transportation system and your feedback is particularly valuable. Responses will be used to help inform future transportation improvements in our community.
  • Want to keep up to date on the AAPS Board of Education meetings but can't always find the time to attend? We have good news! This year our PTO Council School Board Liaison will be providing summaries of school board meetings.

Support the PTSO Support the PTSO

The PTSO sponsors and hosts events throughout the year, like our welcome back lunch, gifts for principal appreciation month, dinner for PTCs, treats for Honor Roll parties, the after-school store, and much more.


For the PTSO to continue with this amazing work, we need YOU. Volunteers & Donations are critical to our success.

  • Complete this Volunteer Form to find opportunities to donate your time. AND
  • Make your Tax-Deductible Donation to the PTSO (suggested donation $40/per child)
Image of a hand representing the PTSO supporting a variety of initiatives: 8th Grade Promotion party, Science Olympaid, Social events, etc.
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Thank You to Our Sponsor Thank You to Our Sponsor

Advertisement for PTSO Thrift Shop. 2280 S. Industrial Hwy
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