Teacher Appreciation Day, celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, recognizes educators for their dedication, hard work, and pivotal role in shaping young minds and society. It is a designated time to honor teachers' lasting influence on students and to express gratitude for their commitment to education.
It honors the hard work, passion, and long hours teachers invest in their students and classrooms.
Teachers are recognized for their crucial role in shaping future generations and strengthening communities.
It is an opportunity to highlight the value of teaching as a profession.
It provides a specific time for students, parents, and communities to say "thank you" for the lasting, positive influence teachers have.
In 1953 First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged Congress to set aside a day to honor teachers, leading to the first National Teacher Day.
It honors the hard work, passion, and long hours teachers invest in their students and classrooms.
Teachers are recognized for their crucial role in shaping future generations and strengthening communities.
It is an opportunity to highlight the value of teaching as a profession.
It provides a specific time for students, parents, and communities to say "thank you" for the lasting, positive influence teachers have.
In 1953 First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged Congress to set aside a day to honor teachers, leading to the first National Teacher Day.
Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse
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Alpena Biker Coalition Supporting Feeding Kids Ministry
11 AM 5/30/26 starting from 219 Chisholm St Alpena
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/14btq6M-VWy3y7l5RONm6WOzuCoIQueLX/view?usp=sharing
Sailing Camp PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CFSbc8NBZWdVgIu2EUoSVtYqPKdQ1iv/view?usp=sharing
Alpena County Library Summer Reading Program
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
Link to Superintendent's Corner on alpenaschools.com
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/superintendents-corner
Link to 2025/2026 School Board Meeting Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tHmKUKjDYaFzdIliXHVEvAb2cnWFWXb6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101520830426256624536&rtpof=true&sd=true
Link to 2025/2026 School Year Calendar
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEnUanG8Zn6YRYob0EhT5fPPaj1S8RRN/view?usp=sharing
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/superintendents-corner
Link to 2025/2026 School Board Meeting Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tHmKUKjDYaFzdIliXHVEvAb2cnWFWXb6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101520830426256624536&rtpof=true&sd=true
Link to 2025/2026 School Year Calendar
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEnUanG8Zn6YRYob0EhT5fPPaj1S8RRN/view?usp=sharing
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/
Agriscience Plant Sale May 8th 8 am to 6 pm and May 9th 9 am to 12 pm
This Week at Alpena Public Schools (Click athletic page links below for athletic calendars)
Monday- Sanborn Parent Council 4:30 PM
AHS KAPUT (Kids and Parents United Together) Meeting 6 PM
Wednesday-AHS CTE Excellence Awards Night - AHS Cafeteria 6 PM
Friday- Alpena Early college Graduation at ACC Granum Theater (Ticketed event) 6 PM
AHS Masquers Club presents The Inseparables Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 2 PM and 7:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
http://www.alpenaschools.com/
Monday- Sanborn Parent Council 4:30 PM
AHS KAPUT (Kids and Parents United Together) Meeting 6 PM
Wednesday-AHS CTE Excellence Awards Night - AHS Cafeteria 6 PM
Friday- Alpena Early college Graduation at ACC Granum Theater (Ticketed event) 6 PM
AHS Masquers Club presents The Inseparables Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 2 PM and 7:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
http://www.alpenaschools.com/
Staff Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate the work of each individual but also to recognize that together we form a system. Our school system utilizes about 550 staff members and 200 contractors to serve the daily needs of over 3000 students. The commitment and teamwork builds the future of our community and each of our students that we serve each day. Thank you APS Staff!
Downloadable PDF of the Michigan Hot Jobs Report to 2032
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxG6ifXsBDKum3ti5Sc3uVb5urXZ6Tcj/view?usp=sharing
National Physical Education and Sport Week
National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is celebrated to highlight the crucial role of quality physical education (PE) in schools, promoting lifelong physical activity, and supporting students' physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. It advocates for inclusive, standards-based PE programs, such as Unified PE, ensuring all students—regardless of ability—have opportunities to build confidence, motor skills, and healthy habits.
National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is celebrated to highlight the crucial role of quality physical education (PE) in schools, promoting lifelong physical activity, and supporting students' physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. It advocates for inclusive, standards-based PE programs, such as Unified PE, ensuring all students—regardless of ability—have opportunities to build confidence, motor skills, and healthy habits.
APS Employment- GSRP (Pre-school) Paraprofessional
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
The Alpena Public Schools Athletic Department has hired John Dietlin to lead the girls basketball program. He brings a strong background in athlete development with a proven commitment to building disciplined, team-first programs, emphasizing fundamentals, program structure and accountability, and laying the foundation for long term player growth.
In addition to his basketball experience Dietlin has spent almost 20 years coaching volleyball at the varsity and collegiate levels. He has developed a reputation for fostering competitive, well-prepared teams, with strong team cultures. His diverse coaching background has shaped a leadership style centered on high standards, trust, open communication, and consistent development.
Known for his enthusiastic and hands on coaching approach Dietlin is focused on increasing participation, strengthening program evolutionary development from level to level, and creating an environment where student athletes can succeed both on and off the court for today and in the future. Dietlin stated "I am excited to get started and build relationships with all the players. There is a lot to look forward to and I am grateful for the opportunity."
John and his wife Jessica are residents of Alpena. They have 3 children in the district. Their son attends Alpena High and 2 daughters attend Thunder Bay Junior High.
In addition to his basketball experience Dietlin has spent almost 20 years coaching volleyball at the varsity and collegiate levels. He has developed a reputation for fostering competitive, well-prepared teams, with strong team cultures. His diverse coaching background has shaped a leadership style centered on high standards, trust, open communication, and consistent development.
Known for his enthusiastic and hands on coaching approach Dietlin is focused on increasing participation, strengthening program evolutionary development from level to level, and creating an environment where student athletes can succeed both on and off the court for today and in the future. Dietlin stated "I am excited to get started and build relationships with all the players. There is a lot to look forward to and I am grateful for the opportunity."
John and his wife Jessica are residents of Alpena. They have 3 children in the district. Their son attends Alpena High and 2 daughters attend Thunder Bay Junior High.
Law Day
Celebrating Law Day on May 1 is important because it honors the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, and the legal framework that safeguards American freedoms, justice, and equality. Established in 1958, it acts as a reminder that law, rather than force, governs society, upholding democracy and protecting individual rights.
Celebrating Law Day on May 1 is important because it honors the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, and the legal framework that safeguards American freedoms, justice, and equality. Established in 1958, it acts as a reminder that law, rather than force, governs society, upholding democracy and protecting individual rights.
Alpena Public Schools offers 24/7 access to information utilizing our website alpenaschools.com, APS Social Media, YouTube channel, and StudentVUE/ParentVUE
APS Limited Public Forum Policy
The District-approved social media platforms/sites are considered limited public forums. As such, the District will monitor posted comments to verify they are on-topic, consistent with the posted rules for use of the forum, and in compliance with the platform/site's applicable terms of service.
The District reserves the right to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods, or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures.
District-approved social media sites shall not contain content that is obscene; is vulgar and lewd such that it undermines the school's basic educational mission; is libelous or defamatory; constitutes hate speech; promotes illegal drug use; is aimed at inciting an individual to engage in unlawful acts or to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with District operations; or interferes with the rights of others.
Students, parents, and members of the general public who access District-approved social media platforms are similarly expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, and civil manner.
The District-approved social media platforms/sites are considered limited public forums. As such, the District will monitor posted comments to verify they are on-topic, consistent with the posted rules for use of the forum, and in compliance with the platform/site's applicable terms of service.
The District reserves the right to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods, or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures.
District-approved social media sites shall not contain content that is obscene; is vulgar and lewd such that it undermines the school's basic educational mission; is libelous or defamatory; constitutes hate speech; promotes illegal drug use; is aimed at inciting an individual to engage in unlawful acts or to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with District operations; or interferes with the rights of others.
Students, parents, and members of the general public who access District-approved social media platforms are similarly expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, and civil manner.
See Something, Say Something, Do Something!
https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/encourage/see-something-say-something-do-something
https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/encourage/see-something-say-something-do-something
