
What can ParentVUE do for you?
Parents and Guardians, please update your app to the new version of ParentVUE.
Once you're in ParentVUE you can ;
Confrim your phone number
Confirm your email address
Add a number to recieve Texts (Add number and select Text B)
***Set up alerts ****
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.
For more details watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
Parents and Guardians, please update your app to the new version of ParentVUE.
Once you're in ParentVUE you can ;
Confrim your phone number
Confirm your email address
Add a number to recieve Texts (Add number and select Text B)
***Set up alerts ****
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.
For more details watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ

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

Not an APS Sponsored Event
Boys & Girls Club of Alpena- Bowl for Great Futures on Friday, October 9 at Thunder Bowl Lanes 6:00–10:00pm
Register using this link
https://givebutter.com/2026BGCABowlingFundraiser

In our continuing effort to move from phone calls to email and text for non-emergency communication, we will no longer send phone calls for attendance.We will still offer daily attendance updates via email, text and ParentVUE.
To set up attendance alerts in ParentVUE, go to your account choose the notify tab and set up attendance alerts (Grade alerts are also available) by email.

APS Athletics athletic app 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.
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jihkmWyR1ZxnJ5reulgrAw7xTKFiv462/view?usp=sharing
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.
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jihkmWyR1ZxnJ5reulgrAw7xTKFiv462/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
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- Bus Driver/Relief Driver
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

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 Ms. Kieliszewski if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5323 or kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com

Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing

APS Employment- High School Coaching
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

APS Employment- Junior High Coaching
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

Because medical costs can be expensive, Alpena Public Schools does provide families the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance on their student through Student Assurance Services.
This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primary for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year.
If you have any questions about this coverage, please contact Student Assurance Services at (800) 328-2739.
Click here for forms, video and information
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yva1b9FSedb9Oq73pj0ipImvWEt1RwhT?usp=drive_link
This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primary for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year.
If you have any questions about this coverage, please contact Student Assurance Services at (800) 328-2739.
Click here for forms, video and information
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yva1b9FSedb9Oq73pj0ipImvWEt1RwhT?usp=drive_link

Job Fair
Bus Drivers, Relief Drivers, Bus Attendants, Food Service, and Instructional Assistants
October 5th,12-3:30 P.M. Alpena Public Schools Central Office 2373 Gordon Rd.
Apply now at alpenaschools.com

Attention Juniors & Seniors:
Don’t miss our annual AHS College & Career Fair on Monday Oct 5th, 5:30-7:00pm! We will
have representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities from throughout the state
of Michigan, as well as representatives from different branches of the military—including a
representative from West Point! We’ll also have representatives from the Michigan State
Police, a local Massage Therapy School, Aviation Services and other community
organizations.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
■ 🎓 Colleges and universities
■ ️ Military opportunities (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & West Point)
■ 💰 Financial aid and scholarships
■ 💼 Career and training opportunities (Aviation, Massage Therapy, Law Enforcement)
■ 📚 Community resources and other options after high school
You don’t want to miss this event! Come explore your options, ask questions, and start
planning for your future!
■ Parents: There is a bonus Financial Readiness Presentation in the
Wildcat Den at 4:30 p.m. After the presentation, you can head over
to the gymnasium with your child for College & Career Night.
Alpena High School College Fair
Monday Oct 5th 5:30-7:00
Alpena High School Gymnasium
Register using the QR code or at WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
Don’t miss our annual AHS College & Career Fair on Monday Oct 5th, 5:30-7:00pm! We will
have representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities from throughout the state
of Michigan, as well as representatives from different branches of the military—including a
representative from West Point! We’ll also have representatives from the Michigan State
Police, a local Massage Therapy School, Aviation Services and other community
organizations.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
■ 🎓 Colleges and universities
■ ️ Military opportunities (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & West Point)
■ 💰 Financial aid and scholarships
■ 💼 Career and training opportunities (Aviation, Massage Therapy, Law Enforcement)
■ 📚 Community resources and other options after high school
You don’t want to miss this event! Come explore your options, ask questions, and start
planning for your future!
■ Parents: There is a bonus Financial Readiness Presentation in the
Wildcat Den at 4:30 p.m. After the presentation, you can head over
to the gymnasium with your child for College & Career Night.
Alpena High School College Fair
Monday Oct 5th 5:30-7:00
Alpena High School Gymnasium
Register using the QR code or at WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM

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 Employment- Accounting and Finance Supervisor
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities




