Join the TBJH Parent Council and help make Thunder Bay a great experience for your student! https://www.facebook.com/TBJH-PAC-104502098742039/
When a school bus comes to a stop and activates its red flashing lights, drivers traveling in both directions are required to come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the school bus. Drivers must remain stopped until the school bus resumes moving down the road or turns off its red flashing lights. Drivers who violate this section are guilty of a civil infraction and face fines between $100 and $500, and up to 100 hours of community service.
School Success Amazon Wish List
PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xi-RorrLa4LXgXCw2-4ww9cCETmOKQGg/view?usp=sharing
PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xi-RorrLa4LXgXCw2-4ww9cCETmOKQGg/view?usp=sharing
Education and Nutrition Benefits Form for meals and more!
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding for;
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view
You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding for;
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view
You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
APS Strategic Plan Pillar IV: Family and Community Partnership
Visit our website for Emergency Resources and Information
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/emergency-resources
APS actively supports our families and community during emergency relief efforts by partnering with more than 40 local agencies as a member of the Alpena County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). APS staff is supporting communications efforts for the EOC and we serve throughout the year as an active member of the Alpena County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Visit our website for Emergency Resources and Information
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/emergency-resources
APS actively supports our families and community during emergency relief efforts by partnering with more than 40 local agencies as a member of the Alpena County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). APS staff is supporting communications efforts for the EOC and we serve throughout the year as an active member of the Alpena County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Alpena High School PSAT/NMSQT registration flyer. The test is October 22, 2026, and the registration deadline is September 11, 2026. Scan the QR code or select the registration link to sign up. Registration Link
This optional test opens up scholarship opportunities, provides practice for the required SAT and gives you feedback on your academic preparedness for post-secondary education and training.
Sign up link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccbc2kYwp1YxgJozdKl4KN56vQ6rJs9TGdb1sw8DncEPMPBQ/viewform
Alpena Public Schools contracts with the WillSub service for substitute custodians, instructional assistants, food service workers, secretaries and teachers. Individuals who wish to work as substitute staff for Alpena Public Schools should follow the steps below to complete the required application and necessary online training:
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VmumlyasOHQNmPCs5ccvOl5G4K-pe9D7/view?usp=sharing
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VmumlyasOHQNmPCs5ccvOl5G4K-pe9D7/view?usp=sharing
ParentVUE Grade and Attendance Notifications (Smartphone APP available!)
You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.
For login information contact your child's school
1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.
2. click Update Account.
3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.
For login information contact your child's school
1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.
2. click Update Account.
3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
The Friendship Room at St. Bernard's (No age restrictions, available all year) 322 W. Chisholm Street (989) 354-8018 Monday to Friday 4-5:30 P.M. Saturday 2:30-4 P.M.
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena (19 and under) 801 W Miller Street (989) 356 0214
Meal time is M-F at 4pm
You do not have to be a member to receive a meal. Membership is $50 per year with scholarships available.
THE SALVATION ARMY Food and Hygiene Pantry (Please call for an appointment)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm 772 N. 2nd Ave. (989) 358-2769
St. Vincent de Paul
2635 US 23 South, Alpena / 989 464 6375 By appointment Food Support T/TH 11:30-2:15 PM families are allowed to utilize the pantry once a month.
Trinity Episcopal Church at 124 East Washington, 989-356-0576. Dinner served on Sundays from 4-5 p.m. All are welcome. Food pantry available by appointment. 989 356 0576
Grace Lutheran 119 W. Dunbar Food Pantry which is open 24/7. There is an outdoor box and inside cabinet in the entrance to the Parish Ed building.
ACC has a food pantry in Besser Technical Center. Anyone enrolled at ACC has access
Sunrise Community Food Pantry - Hubbard Lake Bible Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday
FFA Little Food Pantry at Alpena High School in the rear traffic circle off Garden Street
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena (19 and under) 801 W Miller Street (989) 356 0214
Meal time is M-F at 4pm
You do not have to be a member to receive a meal. Membership is $50 per year with scholarships available.
THE SALVATION ARMY Food and Hygiene Pantry (Please call for an appointment)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm 772 N. 2nd Ave. (989) 358-2769
St. Vincent de Paul
2635 US 23 South, Alpena / 989 464 6375 By appointment Food Support T/TH 11:30-2:15 PM families are allowed to utilize the pantry once a month.
Trinity Episcopal Church at 124 East Washington, 989-356-0576. Dinner served on Sundays from 4-5 p.m. All are welcome. Food pantry available by appointment. 989 356 0576
Grace Lutheran 119 W. Dunbar Food Pantry which is open 24/7. There is an outdoor box and inside cabinet in the entrance to the Parish Ed building.
ACC has a food pantry in Besser Technical Center. Anyone enrolled at ACC has access
Sunrise Community Food Pantry - Hubbard Lake Bible Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday
FFA Little Food Pantry at Alpena High School in the rear traffic circle off Garden Street
Alpena High Health Center
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alpena-high-health-center
Videos
Student entrance: https://youtu.be/GkavFq3S7C4
Exterior entrance: https://youtu.be/LsrXCmC5wUM
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alpena-high-health-center
Videos
Student entrance: https://youtu.be/GkavFq3S7C4
Exterior entrance: https://youtu.be/LsrXCmC5wUM
REPORT Don't REPOST!
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.
A new college adviser is being welcomed this week at Alpena High School and ACES Academy, through Michigan College Access Network’s program called Advise MI. She is, however, a familiar face having graduated from Alpena High School. Elizabeth Kieliszewski returns to Alpena High School with experience working with students and families at Alpena Community College. Elizabeth will help students navigate the training and education process after high school. She will guide students and their families as they choose where to go next, assist with applications and help with scholarships and financial aid. “This position has a great impact on our students and families as she will help to define career pathways and assist with both processes and roadblocks along the way,” said AdviseMI Site Supervisor Lee Fitzpatrick, “We are very lucky to have someone with the talent and experience that Elizabeth Kieliszewski brings to this position.”
Alpena High School and ACES Academy have been AdviseMI partner schools for 11 years. “We are thankful for our long-term relationship with Michigan College Access Network and have benefitted from both their programs and grant opportunities as a district,” said Fitzpatrick. AdviseMI places college advisers to work alongside counselors and other school staff to support students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education and training.
For Ticketing, All Sports Pass, Schedules
visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4025
For information on sports at Alpena Public Schools
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4025
For information on sports at Alpena Public Schools
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
Pack 3092 Cub Scouts!
Not APS Sponsored
PDF Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lpOOyscxscWU7YW3Bo7vWF6B-YLS6P4/view?usp=sharing
Not APS Sponsored
PDF Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lpOOyscxscWU7YW3Bo7vWF6B-YLS6P4/view?usp=sharing
MICHIGAN STANDARDIZED SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TERMINOLOGY
Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, the following terminology must be utilized by public schools, nonpublic schools, and local law enforcement agencies in response to certain situations that occur in or at a school building operated by the public school or nonpublic school.
Standardized Response Terminology (SRT)
HOLD – Must be used when students need to be kept in a specific location to allow school staff and first responders unencumbered access to hallways and other areas of a school building to respond to an incident.
SECURE – Must be used when it is determined that a lockdown is not necessary but heightened security is needed because of a potential external threat. Under secure mode, instruction may continue in a normal manner, but access to the school building, movement throughout the building, and student activities must be limited or monitored.
LOCKDOWN – Must be used when there is an existing threat in or at a school building or a threat is expected to arrive there imminently.
EVACUATE – Must be used when students and school staff need to move rapidly but systematically from one area to another where they can be protected from a threat.
SHELTER – Must be used when conditions are safer inside a school building than they are outside the building. These conditions include certain severe weather conditions or hazardous materials incidents that are in close proximity to the school building.
Visit https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/emergency-resources for safety/security information particularly during a community emergency
Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, the following terminology must be utilized by public schools, nonpublic schools, and local law enforcement agencies in response to certain situations that occur in or at a school building operated by the public school or nonpublic school.
Standardized Response Terminology (SRT)
HOLD – Must be used when students need to be kept in a specific location to allow school staff and first responders unencumbered access to hallways and other areas of a school building to respond to an incident.
SECURE – Must be used when it is determined that a lockdown is not necessary but heightened security is needed because of a potential external threat. Under secure mode, instruction may continue in a normal manner, but access to the school building, movement throughout the building, and student activities must be limited or monitored.
LOCKDOWN – Must be used when there is an existing threat in or at a school building or a threat is expected to arrive there imminently.
EVACUATE – Must be used when students and school staff need to move rapidly but systematically from one area to another where they can be protected from a threat.
SHELTER – Must be used when conditions are safer inside a school building than they are outside the building. These conditions include certain severe weather conditions or hazardous materials incidents that are in close proximity to the school building.
Visit https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/emergency-resources for safety/security information particularly during a community emergency
Do you know a distinguished APS graduate?
Nominate them to be considered for the Alumni Hall of Fame!
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alumni
Downloadable Application link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZF8hwAkl0uQwZddtZI7Oj3CCNIio1cSw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101520830426256624536&rtpof=true&sd=true
Hall of Fame Nomination Rules and Procedures
Each year a total of no more than five (5) people will be inducted into the Alpena High School Hall of Fame. In the event that not enough qualified candidates are nominated during a particular year, fewer than three (3) candidates may be inducted that year.
At least ten (10) years must have passed before a graduate can be considered for membership into the Hall of Fame.
Nomination forms will be made available to the public. They will be available in the main office of the Alpena High School or can be downloaded by clicking the link at the top of this page.
Nominations must be made in writing by anyone 18 years old or older. The completed nomination forms must be turned in to the AHS Main Office, 3303 S. Third Street, Alpena, Michigan by April 15.
The information included on the nomination forms will be verified as much as possible by the selection committee.
Nominations are accepted through April 15.
Nominate them to be considered for the Alumni Hall of Fame!
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alumni
Downloadable Application link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZF8hwAkl0uQwZddtZI7Oj3CCNIio1cSw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101520830426256624536&rtpof=true&sd=true
Hall of Fame Nomination Rules and Procedures
Each year a total of no more than five (5) people will be inducted into the Alpena High School Hall of Fame. In the event that not enough qualified candidates are nominated during a particular year, fewer than three (3) candidates may be inducted that year.
At least ten (10) years must have passed before a graduate can be considered for membership into the Hall of Fame.
Nomination forms will be made available to the public. They will be available in the main office of the Alpena High School or can be downloaded by clicking the link at the top of this page.
Nominations must be made in writing by anyone 18 years old or older. The completed nomination forms must be turned in to the AHS Main Office, 3303 S. Third Street, Alpena, Michigan by April 15.
The information included on the nomination forms will be verified as much as possible by the selection committee.
Nominations are accepted through April 15.
Thunder Bay Martial Arts *NEW LOCATION*
2579 Suites A & B, U.S. 23 South, Alpena
989-884-1690 or 989-340-0190
Call for more information
FALL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
Kids ages 5 and up and adults
Register for classes at the Dojo September 9 to 11, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.
Registration fee - $30
*New reduced class fee* of $250 is due at registration.
Additional family member discounts available.
PDF Version of the Flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mv6HBo-Gp9x1LFHf8glTRN9j0FeJhaD5/view?usp=sharing
2579 Suites A & B, U.S. 23 South, Alpena
989-884-1690 or 989-340-0190
Call for more information
FALL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
Kids ages 5 and up and adults
Register for classes at the Dojo September 9 to 11, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.
Registration fee - $30
*New reduced class fee* of $250 is due at registration.
Additional family member discounts available.
PDF Version of the Flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mv6HBo-Gp9x1LFHf8glTRN9j0FeJhaD5/view?usp=sharing
Thunder Bay Basketball Association Girls Basketball Registration
REGISTER AT - WWW.THUNDERBAYBBALL.COM
THE SEASON BEGINS SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2026
REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
NOT AN APS SPONSORED EVENT OR GROUP
PDF Version of the Flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ookuUtLaA-aZ-huHtBwvQZ-LbnGdak7Y/view?usp=sharing
REGISTER AT - WWW.THUNDERBAYBBALL.COM
THE SEASON BEGINS SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2026
REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
NOT AN APS SPONSORED EVENT OR GROUP
PDF Version of the Flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ookuUtLaA-aZ-huHtBwvQZ-LbnGdak7Y/view?usp=sharing
