Weekly Tappan News
February 25, 2026
Upcoming Dates
Feb 26, 6th Grade Information Night 6-7:30pm at Tappan
Mar 10, Half day (Report writing)
Mar 30-Apr 3, No school, Spring Break
Apr 6, School resumes
Apr 9, PSAT 8th Grade
Tappan on It's Way to Regionals!
On Saturday, the14th, the Tappan Science Olympiad competed against 30 teams at the University of Michigan Science Olympiad Invitational. The 15-member team participated in 23 challenging events and delivered an impressive performance.
After a full day of competition, Tappan earned top-10 finishes in five events, highlighted by a 3rd-place medal in Crime Busters and a 4th-place finish in Boomilever.
The team now turns its focus to its next major competition: the Michigan Region 9 Regionals, which will be held on March 21 at the University of Michigan North Campus.
Community Closet Donation Request
Our Middle School Community Closet is currently in need of specific essential items to support our students with dignity and care. We are seeking new socks and underwear for both boys and girls in all sizes.
Additional donations needed:
• Hanging clothing racks
• Shoes in good condition (all sizes)
• Travel-sized hygiene products (deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
If you are able to donate, please send items to the main office with a note designating these items for the Community Closet. All clothing donations should be clean and in good condition; undergarments must be new and unopened.
Your generosity makes a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for helping us support our school community!
Tappan Players Donation Request
The Tappan Players are hard at work getting ready for the Shrek Jr. Production! We are hoping the Tappan Community with some needed items:
- Most desired - Fake Spanish moss/other mosses, greenery, plants, vines, flowers
- 2 old fashioned suitcases
- Cardboard play bricks (the kind toddlers play with)
- Tutus, ballet costumes
- Renaissance fair style vests, dress vests with ties
- 15 suspenders
- Animal ears/headbands (deer, black cat, 3 rabbit, fox, raccoon, squirrel, owl and other birds, frog, mouse)
-3 pig snouts
-1 granny style apron
- 6 belts (fabric or leather)
- Bolts of any and all fabric, elastic, Velcro
- Jazz shoes
-Carpet scraps
-Grey wigs and beards
-Plywood
-Foam
-Old house paint
- 7 matching vests
Email michellehyang@gmail.com if you have any items. They can be dropped off to the Tappan office and labeled "Julie Strassel".
Pre-Order Your Tappan Middle School 2025-26 Yearbook!
A limited number of yearbooks are available each year. Pre-ordering now guarantees your child a copy.
Before ordering: Make sure you know the name of your child’s Advisory Teacher.
Go to www.yearbookforever.com to purchase a yearbook with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
The website offers many additional options if your student is interested. To order just the yearbook, enter “Tappan Middle School”, scroll down and select “YEARBOOK ONLY”.
Pre-purchased yearbooks and any optional add-ons will be delivered to students via Advisory classes in June.
Cost
Now - April 30, $38
Starting May 1, $40
Questions? Contact Yearbook Advisor, Erin Borges borgee@aaps.k12.mi.us.
Make Your Tax Deductible PTSO Contribution
The PTSO sponsors and hosts many things, like our welcome back lunch, gifts for principal appreciation month, dinner for PTCs, treats for Honor Roll parties, the after-school store, and many other wonderful things! Be sure to follow the PTSO on Facebook.
For the PTSO to continue with this amazing work, we need YOU. The PTSO Annual Fund Drive contributes heavily to our commitment to equitable opportunities for all of
our students. We are so thankful for the generosity of donors during this first stage of the annual campaign and feel confident the second phase will be even more successful in the coming months. Annual Fund - DONATE HERE!
