The APS Monthly Board Meeting May 2026 begins on Monday May 18th at 5:30 PM on https://www.youtube.com/@AlpenaPublicSchoolsMichigan
Direct link
https://youtube.com/live/Rt0RhqlPC6M?feature=share
Direct link
https://youtube.com/live/Rt0RhqlPC6M?feature=share
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 SCHOOLS
S a f e R o u t e s t o S c h o o l ( S R T S )
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NhinHhZ6blOrfcDsDaPQvKdDnSkcWA-0/view?usp=sharing
Kick Off Meeting
May 28th,2026 from 5pm to 6:30pm
ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT DEN,
3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
WHAT IS THE SRTS?
Safe Routes To School (SRTS) initiatives
aim to unite neighborhoods, ease traffic
congestion and air pollution, and
contribute to students’ readiness to learn
in school
PURPOSE OF SRTS
Enable and encourage children,
including those with disabilities, to walk,
roll and bike to school
Encourage bicycling and walking to
school as a safer and more appealing
transportation alternative, thereby
encouraging a healthy and active
lifestyle from an early age
Facilitate planning, development, and
implementation of projects/activities
that will improve safety and reduce
traffic through new sidewalks, bike
paths and improved
intersections/crossings
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT
The Safe Routes to School Program
(SRTS) is a federal Transportation
Alternatives Program funded by the
Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT), working with
the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF)
and Michigan State University (MSU).
RSVP/CONTACT
David RabbideauSuperintendent of Alpena Public Schools
rabbideaud@alpenaschools.com
S a f e R o u t e s t o S c h o o l ( S R T S )
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NhinHhZ6blOrfcDsDaPQvKdDnSkcWA-0/view?usp=sharing
Kick Off Meeting
May 28th,2026 from 5pm to 6:30pm
ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT DEN,
3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
WHAT IS THE SRTS?
Safe Routes To School (SRTS) initiatives
aim to unite neighborhoods, ease traffic
congestion and air pollution, and
contribute to students’ readiness to learn
in school
PURPOSE OF SRTS
Enable and encourage children,
including those with disabilities, to walk,
roll and bike to school
Encourage bicycling and walking to
school as a safer and more appealing
transportation alternative, thereby
encouraging a healthy and active
lifestyle from an early age
Facilitate planning, development, and
implementation of projects/activities
that will improve safety and reduce
traffic through new sidewalks, bike
paths and improved
intersections/crossings
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT
The Safe Routes to School Program
(SRTS) is a federal Transportation
Alternatives Program funded by the
Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT), working with
the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF)
and Michigan State University (MSU).
RSVP/CONTACT
David RabbideauSuperintendent of Alpena Public Schools
rabbideaud@alpenaschools.com
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.
APS Employment-English Teacher Secondary
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
Detroit Lions Summer Football Camp at Alpena High School
Not an APS Sponsored Event
PDF version of the flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecV3Z6msWVEsi8MDcl_2zEEKSIvowE7J/view?usp=sharing
Not an APS Sponsored Event
PDF version of the flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecV3Z6msWVEsi8MDcl_2zEEKSIvowE7J/view?usp=sharing
APS Employment-Elementary Teachers
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
The Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is MAY 29th!!!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gEz7xVmq718f7n9Dcfdm_SYfYhezPE5H/view?usp=sharing
Open to APS Students earning their diploma in the Spring of 2026 who will attend Michigan State University in Fall 2026. Preference will be given to students that plan to study accounting, finance, supply chain management, business management or STEM fields (Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics).
Award- $2500 toward tuition at Michigan State University
For more information contact Lee Fitzpatrick fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or (989) 358 5043 and reference the Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship.
Submit the following items to apply:
· AHS/ACES Transcript
· Proof of Acceptance to Michigan State University for Fall 2026
· A personal statement describing your career goals and any barriers you have already or will have to overcome to reach them.
Email all 3 items above to fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or send to 2373 Gordon Rd Alpena MI 49707 attention Lee Fitzpatrick
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gEz7xVmq718f7n9Dcfdm_SYfYhezPE5H/view?usp=sharing
Open to APS Students earning their diploma in the Spring of 2026 who will attend Michigan State University in Fall 2026. Preference will be given to students that plan to study accounting, finance, supply chain management, business management or STEM fields (Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics).
Award- $2500 toward tuition at Michigan State University
For more information contact Lee Fitzpatrick fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or (989) 358 5043 and reference the Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship.
Submit the following items to apply:
· AHS/ACES Transcript
· Proof of Acceptance to Michigan State University for Fall 2026
· A personal statement describing your career goals and any barriers you have already or will have to overcome to reach them.
Email all 3 items above to fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or send to 2373 Gordon Rd Alpena MI 49707 attention Lee Fitzpatrick
APS Employment-Assistant to the Superintendent
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
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
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
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VmumlyasOHQNmPCs5ccvOl5G4K-pe9D7/view?usp=sharing
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
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
APS Employment-Human Resources Specialist
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
Sailing Camp PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CFSbc8NBZWdVgIu2EUoSVtYqPKdQ1iv/view?usp=sharing
APS Employment-Instructional Assistants All Levels
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
APS RETIREMENT CELEBRATION! 476 Years of Service!
Join us on Wednesday ~ May 27th @ 5:30 pm at the APlex (701 Woodward Ave),
to CELEBRATE the many years and countless hours of our past year’s retirees!
Honoring
Deborah Ballor - 27
Kimberly Barsen - 29
William Bright - 30
Catherine Brown - 13
Amy Brownridge- 27
Phillip Cook - 30
Judy Eurick - 2
Geralyn Ewing - 3
Mary Hanna- 31
Michelle Ilsley- 32
Jeff Jones - 32
Theresa Kendziorski - 7
Tamyra Klis - 5
Robert Losinski - 15
Julie Manning- 28
Steve McCourt - 30
Cynthia McMasters - 20
Diana Nelson - 28
Matthew Poli - 31
Lisa Rhea - 12
Donald Schultz - 7
Gretchen Tolan - 27
Gloria Woloszyk - 10
** All retired between June 30st, 2025 through June 1st, 2026 **
Gathering / Social Time / Drinks / Appetizers: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Program to follow
All Retirees – Family Members – Colleagues – Friends - Community Members
ALL ARE Welcome!
Gather in a relaxed atmosphere (at the APlex) with food & friends!
Early Bird Cost: $25 / person if registered & paid by Monday, May 18th
Regular Cost: $30 /person if registered & paid by Monday, May 25th
RSVP with Payment to: Summer Seigler
APS Central Of ice, 2373 Gordon Road, 989-358-5042
***************************************************
Yes – I would love to attend! Total # attending: __________
Include payment: _____ Cash OR _____ Check # - Make checks payable to AEA
Name: ____________________________________________________
Remember – the cost is $5.00 less if registering by Friday, May 18th
Join us on Wednesday ~ May 27th @ 5:30 pm at the APlex (701 Woodward Ave),
to CELEBRATE the many years and countless hours of our past year’s retirees!
Honoring
Deborah Ballor - 27
Kimberly Barsen - 29
William Bright - 30
Catherine Brown - 13
Amy Brownridge- 27
Phillip Cook - 30
Judy Eurick - 2
Geralyn Ewing - 3
Mary Hanna- 31
Michelle Ilsley- 32
Jeff Jones - 32
Theresa Kendziorski - 7
Tamyra Klis - 5
Robert Losinski - 15
Julie Manning- 28
Steve McCourt - 30
Cynthia McMasters - 20
Diana Nelson - 28
Matthew Poli - 31
Lisa Rhea - 12
Donald Schultz - 7
Gretchen Tolan - 27
Gloria Woloszyk - 10
** All retired between June 30st, 2025 through June 1st, 2026 **
Gathering / Social Time / Drinks / Appetizers: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Program to follow
All Retirees – Family Members – Colleagues – Friends - Community Members
ALL ARE Welcome!
Gather in a relaxed atmosphere (at the APlex) with food & friends!
Early Bird Cost: $25 / person if registered & paid by Monday, May 18th
Regular Cost: $30 /person if registered & paid by Monday, May 25th
RSVP with Payment to: Summer Seigler
APS Central Of ice, 2373 Gordon Road, 989-358-5042
***************************************************
Yes – I would love to attend! Total # attending: __________
Include payment: _____ Cash OR _____ Check # - Make checks payable to AEA
Name: ____________________________________________________
Remember – the cost is $5.00 less if registering by Friday, May 18th
STARBASE SUMMER ACADEMY for 5th Grade students-Not an APS sponsored event
https://www.starbasealpena.org/summer
NOT AN APS SPONSORED EVENT:
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary summer education programs are back for June and July! Whether your child wants to learn the "robot ropes" or explore the sanctuary shoreline, an immersive experience awaits them.
📍 Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
🗓️ June & July Sessions
👥 Ages 7-14
Spots fill up fast, so take action today! ⚓️✨
Sign up and find more information at www.ThunderBayFriends.org/index.php/sanctuary/
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary summer education programs are back for June and July! Whether your child wants to learn the "robot ropes" or explore the sanctuary shoreline, an immersive experience awaits them.
📍 Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
🗓️ June & July Sessions
👥 Ages 7-14
Spots fill up fast, so take action today! ⚓️✨
Sign up and find more information at www.ThunderBayFriends.org/index.php/sanctuary/
Alcona Health Center at Alpena High School Parent/Guardian Surveywww.bit.ly/SchoolPatientSurvey
