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
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
Around the District- September 22, 2026
Alpena High Health Center (Open to all APS Students)
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
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
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- Bus Driver/Relief Driver
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
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
Monday Oct 5th 5:30-7:00
Alpena High School Gymnasium
Register using the QR code or at WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
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
Not APS Sponsored
NEED WINTERWEAR?Come to our 722 N. Second Ave, Alpena location:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROМ 10:00 - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 FROM 10:00-3:00PM
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE COATS, HATS, GLOVES,BOOTS AND MORE FOR ALL AGES.NEW OR CLEAN GENTLY USEDDON'T NEED WINTERWEAR? CONSIDERDONATING TO PROVIDE FOR OTHERS IN NEED.
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQnerBsNT4Mrz-TdQUiD2VQ86HlVE-AZ/view?usp=sharing
NEED WINTERWEAR?Come to our 722 N. Second Ave, Alpena location:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROМ 10:00 - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 FROM 10:00-3:00PM
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE COATS, HATS, GLOVES,BOOTS AND MORE FOR ALL AGES.NEW OR CLEAN GENTLY USEDDON'T NEED WINTERWEAR? CONSIDERDONATING TO PROVIDE FOR OTHERS IN NEED.
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQnerBsNT4Mrz-TdQUiD2VQ86HlVE-AZ/view?usp=sharing
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.
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
APS Employment- English Language Learner Teacher
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
APS Employment- Permanent Float Substitute Teacher
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
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
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
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
First Day of Fall-Autumnal Equinox
What Is the Autumnal Equinox?
The autumnal equinox is an astronomical event that marks the start of autumn (or fall). In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs in September; in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs in March.
What Is an Equinox?
During an equinox, the Sun crosses what we call the “celestial equator”—an imaginary extension of Earth’s equator line into space. The equinox occurs precisely when the Sun’s center passes through this line.
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun crosses the equator going from north to south, this marks the autumnal equinox; when it crosses from south to north, this marks the vernal equinox. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the reverse.
After the autumnal equinox, days become shorter than nights as the Sun continues to rise later and nightfall arrives earlier. This ends with the winter solstice, after which days start to grow longer once again.
The word “equinox” comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, “night.” On the equinox, day and night are roughly equal in length.
What Is the Autumnal Equinox?
The autumnal equinox is an astronomical event that marks the start of autumn (or fall). In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs in September; in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs in March.
What Is an Equinox?
During an equinox, the Sun crosses what we call the “celestial equator”—an imaginary extension of Earth’s equator line into space. The equinox occurs precisely when the Sun’s center passes through this line.
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun crosses the equator going from north to south, this marks the autumnal equinox; when it crosses from south to north, this marks the vernal equinox. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the reverse.
After the autumnal equinox, days become shorter than nights as the Sun continues to rise later and nightfall arrives earlier. This ends with the winter solstice, after which days start to grow longer once again.
The word “equinox” comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, “night.” On the equinox, day and night are roughly equal in length.
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
