About APS

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.

One of the largest geographic districts in the State of Michigan, Alpena Public Schools covers more than 600 square miles, encompassing all of Alpena County as well as all of Presque Isle Township and a part of Krakow Township in Presque Isle County. Our well-organized fleet of buses transports 80 percent of the student body each day, safely traveling some 825,000 miles per year. Officially established as Michigan's first county-wide school district in 1963, Alpena Public Schools represents an aggregation of business people, farmers, professionals, service employees, children, parents, retirees, and clergy, all proud of their beautiful, bay-side community.

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."

Board of Education Goals

APS STRATEGIC PLAN 2020

July 20, 2020 the Board of Education adopted a three-year strategic plan highlighting five areas of focus and goals to achieve. 

  • Instructional Framework
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioral
  • Professional Learning
  • Communication Plan
  • Facility Maintenance and Renewal Plan

Fascinating Facts

Here are some facts and statistics about our District:

  • Our bus fleet transports students from every corner of our 604 square mile District in 118 daily bus routes. If combined end-to-end, all those routes would stretch from Alpena to Disney World and back - every day!
  • The APS Food Service team prepares over 690,000 meals each year! Our District also provides food service management for our neighbors, including Headstart, Pied Piper Opportunity Center, and the Alcona Community School District.
  • APS employs over 500 individuals, including teachers, custodians, bus drivers, instructional assistants, administrators, cooks and a variety of support personnel. Our employees are members of the community who live, play and invest right here in Northeastern Michigan.

We're a proud part of the Alpena community working hard to make it home to the 21st Century Graduate.

Gordon Administration Building Personnel

Superintendent's Office

Name
Position
Superintendent of Schools
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent
Athletic Director
Secretary to Board
Director of Communications
Executive Director of Special Populations

Business Office

Name
Position
Associate Superintendent for Business and Operations
Finance Supervisor
Accounting Specialist
Payroll Clerk
Office Assistant-Accounts Payable Clerk
Office Assistant-Accounts Payable Clerk

Human Resources

Name
Position
Executive Director for Human Resources and Labor Relations
Human Resources Specialist
Human Resources Generalist

Main Office

Name
Position
Office Assistant
Office Assistant

Homeschool Partnership

Name
Position
Supervisor

Support Staff

Name
Position
Pupil Accountant
Office Assistant
Student Information Generalist

Technology

Name
Position
Director of Information Systems
Director of Information Systems
Computer Technician
Network & Data Analyst
Network & Security Engineer
Office Assistant

Food Services

Name
Position
Director
Office Assistant

Building & Grounds

Name
Position
Utility Unit Director

For More Information

Main Switchboard
989-358-5200

Announcement Hotline
989-358-5001 

Gordon Admin. Building
2373 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI  49707
989-358-5000
fax: 989-358-5041

Facilities & Transportation
1357 M-32 West
Alpena, MI  49707
989-358-5790
fax: 989-358-5795

Secondary Schools
ACES: 989-358-5170
AHS: 989-358-5200
TBJHS: 989-358-5400

Elementary Schools
Besser: 989-358-5100
Ella White: 989-358-5950
Hinks: 989-358-5560
Lincoln: 989-358-5900
Sanborn: 989-358-5800
Wilson: 989-358-5700