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Welcome To Alpena Public Schools

Alpena Public Schools, located in the cultural, economic, and educational hub of northeast Michigan, is a Class A district. We serve a population of approximately 3,900 students in 6 elementary schools for grades K-5, a junior high for grades 6-8, and a high school for grades 9-12 as well as an alternative high school program.

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October 2024 APS Superintendent Update

October 2024 APS Superintendent Update

October 7, 2024

Strategic Plan: Academics & Programs

On October 25th, students will have a half-day of school. In the afternoon, our teachers and administrators will participate in Professional Development (PD). But what exactly is PD? In education, PD refers to the specialized training that helps our staff enhance their skills and teaching methods. Our goal is to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of instruction.

What’s happening during PD on October 25th?

  • 6-12 Math Teachers will receive training on our new math curriculum.

  • Other 6-12 staff will focus on assessment strategies and best practices.

  • K-5 Teachers will spend three hours on Teacher Clarity, focusing on learning targets in Benchmark Advance. They’ll also receive updated Teacher Clarity books, funded through our Title II federal funds.

What is Title II?

Public schools receive a mix of local, state, and federal funding. "Title" funds are federal, and Title II funds specifically aim to improve the quality of educators and school leaders. The purpose of Title II is to:

  1. Increase student achievement in line with state standards,

  2. Enhance the effectiveness of teachers, principals, and school leaders,

  3. Boost the number of highly effective educators, and

  4. Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers and leaders.

This year, Alpena Public Schools (APS) received $126,186 in Title II funds to support professional development initiatives.

Social Media Headaches: The Importance of Family and Community Partnerships

Last Friday, spread by students and adults, wild and unfounded rumors of a safety concern at the Junior High spread like wildfire across social media and our community. This wave of misinformation caused significant stress for our students and staff.

I’m asking everyone—adults and students alike—before you share anything about the safety of our schools you come across on social media, take a moment. Please, please, please contact the authorities or the school first. When you share without verifying, you become part of the problem, not the solution. Let’s work together to keep our community informed, not fearful.

Advance Notice of Pesticide Treatment

Please be advised that a Non-Selective and Selective pesticide is expected to be applied to control  Broadleaf weeds and grasses in Sidewalk cracks, Sports fields, and Fence lines. The approximate location of this treatment is at the AHS Campus and Stadium. The anticipated date of treatment will be 10/9/24 - 10/16/24.

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APS Board of Education Meeting September 2024

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Advance Notice of Pesticide Treatment

The approximate location of this treatment is at Ella White Elementary.   The anticipated date of treatment will be 9/18/24 after hours.

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APS Phone Outage Incoming and Outgoing Lines 9 12 24 3 PM

3 PM 9/12/24
We are experiencing an issue with outgoing and incoming calls across our system. Please email staff if possible. We will provide an update when new information becomes available.

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Our Mission

Our District's mission statement reflects our close connection with the people we serve: "Alpena Public Schools, in partnership with our community, teaches and challenges all students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens."

Proud Partners

Asse International Student Exchange Program
Asse International Student Exchange Program
Kennedy-Luger Youth Exchange and Study
Kennedy-Luger Youth Exchange and Study
Youth for Understanding Intercultural Exchange Programs
Youth for Understanding Intercultural Exchange Programs

Annual Reports

Beginning with the 2009-10 academic year, the State of Michigan has provided families, communities and schools with a comprehensive report of school progress. This Annual Education Report (AER) takes data collected from schools on student achievement and teacher qualifications and presents this along with information on school and district Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status. Combined with the appropriate building or district Cover Letter, these two documents give a complete report that meets the requirements of the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) and Michigan's PA 25 of 1990.

These documents may be viewed online or downloaded and printed (warning: some documents are lengthy). Buildings are listed below alphabetically with the full district report at the end.

Google DocACES Academy Cover Letter 
External LinkACES Academy AER

Google DocLincoln Elementary Cover Letter 
External LinkLincoln Elementary  AER

Google DocAlpena High School Cover Letter
External LinkAlpena High School AER

Google DocSanborn Elementary Cover Letter
External LinkSanborn Elementary AER

Google DocBesser Elementary Cover Letter
External LinkBesser Elementary AER

Google DocThunder Bay Jr. High  Cover Letter
External LinkThunder Bay Jr. High AER

Google DocElla White Elementary Cover Letter
External LinkElla White Elementary AER

Google DocWilson Elementary  Cover Letter
External LinkWilson Elementary AER

Google DocHinks Elementary Cover Letter
External LinkHinks Elementary AER

Google DocAlpena Public Schools District  Cover Letter
External LinkAlpena Public Schools District AER