Color Run for a Cause
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1kJonOb5HErZQ_LDQdtoRoEFqGq-6kL/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1kJonOb5HErZQ_LDQdtoRoEFqGq-6kL/view?usp=sharing
MI Gear Up Visits
What university graduates 40% of MI physicians? Where can you go to be part of a top lawyer, engineering and medical university in MI? Wayne State University, and that is where Alpena students visited today. Beautiful downtown Detroit with a unique experience at the Detroit Institute of Art as well.
What university graduates 40% of MI physicians? Where can you go to be part of a top lawyer, engineering and medical university in MI? Wayne State University, and that is where Alpena students visited today. Beautiful downtown Detroit with a unique experience at the Detroit Institute of Art as well.
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
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
🎸 Wildcat Assessment Tour 2026 – What You and your Student Needs to Know
Spring state testing is quickly approaching at Alpena High School.
Please review the section below for your student’s grade level.
👉 Go to your student’s grade below for testing details, schedules, and important information.
🎓 Grade 9
PSAT 9 – Tuesday, April 14
👉 View Testing Details | 👉 Parent/Student Letter
🎓 Grade 10
PSAT 10 – Thursday, April 16
👉 View Testing Details | 👉 Parent/Student Letter
🎓 Grade 11
WIN (ACT WorkKeys) – Thursday, April 9
👉 View Testing Details
SAT (Michigan Merit Exam) – Wednesday, April 15
👉 View Testing Details
M-STEP (Science & Social Studies) – Wednesday, April 22
👉 View Testing Details
👉 View Parent/Student Letter (All Grade 11 Tests)
⚡ Important Reminders
• Digital Readiness: Students (9th - 11th Grade) will complete a readiness check during English classes. Online students (9th - 11th grade) who do not have an in person English class will come to AHS March 23-27 to complete.
• Juniors: These assessments are required for graduation
• Testing Day Expectations:
✔️ Bring a fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger
❌ No phones or electronic devices (they will be collected before testing)
📌 Additional Information
• Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form For Optional Information Provided during the SAT
🎸 Let’s rock these assessments—with Wildcat pride! 🎸
Spring state testing is quickly approaching at Alpena High School.
Please review the section below for your student’s grade level.
👉 Go to your student’s grade below for testing details, schedules, and important information.
🎓 Grade 9
PSAT 9 – Tuesday, April 14
👉 View Testing Details | 👉 Parent/Student Letter
🎓 Grade 10
PSAT 10 – Thursday, April 16
👉 View Testing Details | 👉 Parent/Student Letter
🎓 Grade 11
WIN (ACT WorkKeys) – Thursday, April 9
👉 View Testing Details
SAT (Michigan Merit Exam) – Wednesday, April 15
👉 View Testing Details
M-STEP (Science & Social Studies) – Wednesday, April 22
👉 View Testing Details
👉 View Parent/Student Letter (All Grade 11 Tests)
⚡ Important Reminders
• Digital Readiness: Students (9th - 11th Grade) will complete a readiness check during English classes. Online students (9th - 11th grade) who do not have an in person English class will come to AHS March 23-27 to complete.
• Juniors: These assessments are required for graduation
• Testing Day Expectations:
✔️ Bring a fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger
❌ No phones or electronic devices (they will be collected before testing)
📌 Additional Information
• Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form For Optional Information Provided during the SAT
🎸 Let’s rock these assessments—with Wildcat pride! 🎸
Assistant Principal and Deans Day!
Key reasons for celebrating Assistant Principal and Deans Day include:
Recognizing Unsung Leadership: These administrators are often the "glue" that keeps schools together, handling challenging administrative tasks and student crises behind the scenes.
Improving Student Outcomes: Research shows that effective school leadership, which includes dedicated administrators, is directly correlated with better student success and school safety.
Supporting School Culture: They play a key role in supporting teachers, strengthening community relationships, and mentoring students.
"Wearing Many Hats": They manage diverse tasks including school discipline, safety, and operational duties.
Key reasons for celebrating Assistant Principal and Deans Day include:
Recognizing Unsung Leadership: These administrators are often the "glue" that keeps schools together, handling challenging administrative tasks and student crises behind the scenes.
Improving Student Outcomes: Research shows that effective school leadership, which includes dedicated administrators, is directly correlated with better student success and school safety.
Supporting School Culture: They play a key role in supporting teachers, strengthening community relationships, and mentoring students.
"Wearing Many Hats": They manage diverse tasks including school discipline, safety, and operational duties.
Wildcat Run Club PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1obEJ-IIMhPwBxoixYCVi1dlK-v1I5rcI/view?usp=sharing
Happy Easter!
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Poetry Month!
Instructional Assistants Day!
Instructional Assistant Day (often called Teaching Assistant or Paraprofessional Day) is celebrated to recognize the crucial role assistants play in fostering student success, supporting teachers, and ensuring smooth classroom operations. These professionals provide vital, individualized attention to students—particularly those with special needs—and are often considered "unsung heroes" who enhance classroom inclusivity and engagement.
Instructional Assistant Day (often called Teaching Assistant or Paraprofessional Day) is celebrated to recognize the crucial role assistants play in fostering student success, supporting teachers, and ensuring smooth classroom operations. These professionals provide vital, individualized attention to students—particularly those with special needs—and are often considered "unsung heroes" who enhance classroom inclusivity and engagement.
Happy Spring Break March 30th-April 3rd
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
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
Schedule Reminders!
Thursday 3/26 ½ day for students
Friday 3/27 no school for students
Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday PM
Thunder Bay Junior High 10:26 Half-day dismissal
Alpena High/ACES 10:36 Half-day dismissal
Lincoln, Ella White, Besser 11:45 Half-day dismissal
Hinks, Sanborn, Wilson 12:06 Half-day dismissal
Spring Break March 30th-April 6th students return April 7th!
Thursday 3/26 ½ day for students
Friday 3/27 no school for students
Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday PM
Thunder Bay Junior High 10:26 Half-day dismissal
Alpena High/ACES 10:36 Half-day dismissal
Lincoln, Ella White, Besser 11:45 Half-day dismissal
Hinks, Sanborn, Wilson 12:06 Half-day dismissal
Spring Break March 30th-April 6th students return April 7th!
Welcome to the Northeast Michigan Mental Health Map.
As you look to chart a way to a healthier life, whether that be for yourself or someone you love, know you are not alone, and help is available. With a focus on getting well and the willingness to advocate for yourself to get the correct treatment, you will be able to gain more control over your brain and behaviors to start living the life you deserve. As you explore the many paths on this map, you are likely to discover options you didn’t know about. Utilize all this tool has to offer and find the one that is best for you!
https://www.partnersinpreventionnemi.org/mental-health-map
As you look to chart a way to a healthier life, whether that be for yourself or someone you love, know you are not alone, and help is available. With a focus on getting well and the willingness to advocate for yourself to get the correct treatment, you will be able to gain more control over your brain and behaviors to start living the life you deserve. As you explore the many paths on this map, you are likely to discover options you didn’t know about. Utilize all this tool has to offer and find the one that is best for you!
https://www.partnersinpreventionnemi.org/mental-health-map
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
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
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/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.
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.
Looking for Spring Break fun? 🌊
Join Spring Break in the Sanctuary, March 30–April 3! Enjoy free movies, crafts, scavenger hunts, special exhibits, and more at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. See the flyer for daily details!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pE3QKaMMlf8txt4ZVEzVIY0kh25jS4N1/view?usp=sharing
Join Spring Break in the Sanctuary, March 30–April 3! Enjoy free movies, crafts, scavenger hunts, special exhibits, and more at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. See the flyer for daily details!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pE3QKaMMlf8txt4ZVEzVIY0kh25jS4N1/view?usp=sharing
