Alpena Public Schools

Alpena High School Career and technical Education Fundraiser PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ec9oGGDrv6lqRZOo_yIHbSNKzZER0fHm/view?usp=sharing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UTaFIfMVaw
The United Way of Northeast Michigan and Alpena Public Schools (APS) are partnering on a program to allow law enforcement officers in our community either on or off duty to visit any APS school during breakfast or lunch service to join students to eat and receive a complimentary meal. APS Communications Director Lee Fitzpatrick said, “We want to show support and appreciation for our partners in law enforcement and provide locations across Alpena County for a quick break and a meal. The cost of meals will be covered by private donations to a fund set up with the United Way as public schools are prohibited by law from donating the cost of meals for adults. Anyone interested in supporting this project can contact either Lee Fitzpatrick, Communications Director at Alpena Public Schools (989) 358 5043 or fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or Joe Gentry of the United Way of Northeast Michigan (989) 354 2221 or jgentry@unitedwaynemi.org. Tax deductible donations can be made online at https://www.unitedwaynemi.org/ or with a check made payable to the United Way of Northeast Michigan “Eat on the Beat”. “Just as we do with our liaison officer program, we want to build positive, trusting relationships between our students and the officers/troopers/deputies that serve our community”, said Fitzpatrick. “We are thankful for the partnership of United Way of Northeast Michigan to make this project possible”, he added.

Alcona Health Sports Physicals
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nyn-8ei6glty7D-3WwJQk_tWy3w-G4GX/view?usp=sharing

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

PDF Version of the flier

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUxcbrDhB7RezSTQ43PEfQlew1rSbqqM/view?usp=sharing

Thunder Bay Karate
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWDlzbM_9mTOnMdSLIYk7n6O4X2O6kmw/view?usp=sharing

School Success Amazon Wish List PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xi-RorrLa4LXgXCw2-4ww9cCETmOKQGg/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

Pop-Art Self Portrait Ages 12-17 at Alpena County Library PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZkImt7F2lcJEHxVxgqMkFIXK1NLmp41T/view?usp=sharing

Free Football Camp PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/12xBw_BkjE5OI7qN7b-u7JKuS6GVe1bud/view?usp=sharing

PDF Version of the flier

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jihkmWyR1ZxnJ5reulgrAw7xTKFiv462/view?usp=sharing

APS Athletics presents a new athletic app that provides a single, unified digital platform to strengthen communication, enhance safety, improve engagement, and streamline access to athletic information for students, families, staff, and the broader school community—across all sports, and all seasons. This project aligns with the stated goals of the APS Strategic Plan Pillar IV as it helps to support our partnership with our families as well as utilizes and enhances our districts' community partnerships.
The athletic department will fund it moving forward with a $15 fee per athlete each year. The smartphone app is available for free download by searching “Alpena Wildcats” at the Apple Store or Google Play and is customizable for the user’s preferences.

Have you ever wondered how our school lunch menus are created? Curious about what goes into deciding a snow day? Or perhaps you’ve been puzzled by terms like "collective bargaining agreement" or wondered why the district can’t purchase gifts for staff?

If so, we invite you to participate in our new "ASK APS" initiative. This is your chance to ask the questions that matter to you. Each month, we’ll select questions that are intriguing, timely, or widely relevant to answer in the Superintendent's Update, Central Office communications, school newsletters, or even at Board meetings.

While we may not be able to address every question, we’re committed to answering as many as we can.

Please note: This form is not intended for questions specific to individual students or situations. For those, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher or principal.

Rest assured, your submissions are completely anonymous—no contact information is collected



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScur4xn7ZFwXIUBzapxYhpg0rPX_jwgrffpzFw1Cva0JfOtFQ/viewform

OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment. You can make a report by phone call, text, email or using the free app.


https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

PDF Form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-eLDhh9_5_CaCa5n-ztyZug6otHBWGod/view?usp=sharing

Dear APS Parents and Guardians:

If you have not already completed the attached form for the current school year, please complete the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ or print, complete and return it to your student’s school. If you need a printed copy to complete feel free to request one from your child’s school.


Responses are down significantly from previous years, while our student need is increasing dramatically. At the current response rates there will be significant funding loss for student supports and the potential for families to lose eligibility for free/reduced lunch.


The Education Benefits Form collects information needed to make sure your child’s school receives state and federal money for education programs. Without this information, APS could lose vital support and services for our students. These programs include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching staff (ex. reading tutors, math tutors, academic & behavior aids)

• Teaching supplies

• Counselors and social workers

• School nurses

• Training for staff

• Parent and community engagement supplies and events

• Chromebooks and iPads


Why does APS need my info?

Data on the Education Benefits Form determines the eligibility of a student. The total number of eligible students is used to determine how much money will be provided to your school. The more forms collected the better.


What do I need to do? Please complete the attached form on paper and return it to your child’s school or online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/.


Will this form be secure? Yes

There's serious money on the line
Filing a FAFSA is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college. It's the gateway to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
https://studentaid.gov/
Contact Mrs. Taratuta if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5243 or taratutaj@alpenaschools.com

APS Athletics is returning to Final Forms which allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. Click on the Parent Playbook Link if you need help getting started. We are asking the parents/guardians of all students planning to play sports to create accounts in Final Forms and register your student(s).https://alpena-mi.finalforms.com/

PDF Final Forms Instructions

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing

You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics

Alpena Area Brick Build
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/11h5bn3BRlIapZTonxH2Cy4antB_F3V6N/view?usp=sharing

Sailing Camp PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CFSbc8NBZWdVgIu2EUoSVtYqPKdQ1iv/view?usp=sharing

Do you know a distinguished APS graduate?
Nominate them to be considered for the Alumni Hall of Fame!
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.