Alpena Public Schools

This Week at Alpena Public Schools (Click athletic page links below for athletic calendars)
Monday- Board of Education Meeting 5:30 PM 2373 Gordon Rd
Friday- AHS Freshman Bash 3-7 PM

https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics


http://www.alpenaschools.com/

Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse

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https://www.thunderbaybball.com/

Happy First Day of Fall!
The autumn equinox is an astronomical event marking the first day of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring when the sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward. It signals shorter days and cooler temperatures in the north and signifies the beginning of the equal-length day and night, known as an "equinox" from the Latin for "equal night"

Tween Loot Box- Snacks, Activities and a Book of your Choice
https://alpenalibrary.org/kids-teens/tween/

https://alpenalibrary.org/kids-teens/teen/
Teen Loot Box- Snacks, Activities and a Book of your Choice

Free online tutoring services available from upchieve.org to Alpena High School through our partnership with MI GEAR UPl

OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment. You can make a report by phone call, text, email or using the free app.


https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

School Health Information and Resource Links


Find answers to your school health questions by clicking on the links below. This information is provided by Alpena Public Schools and is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to replace the need for your health care provider's attention. If you need assistance contact APS District Nurse Lisa Thayer (989) 358-5946 or thayerl@alpenaschools.com


https://www.alpenaschools.com/parents-students/school-health-info/

Alpena Figure Skating Club Registration
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9Hy-2bFQMfcZv587h0gAxTvN1as_QAz/view?usp=sharing

When a school bus comes to a stop and activates its red flashing lights, drivers traveling in both directions are required to come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the school bus. Drivers must remain stopped until the school bus resumes moving down the road or turns off its red flashing lights. Drivers who violate this section are guilty of a civil infraction and face fines between $100 and $500, and up to 100 hours of community service.

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

Support our students and help them gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed. We’re looking for K-3 math interventionists to serve during the 2025-2026 school year. Become an interventionist and help our students be more. Visit https://bit.ly/MECmath25 for more information and apply to serve with Michigan Education Corps Math Corps.
Currently openings at Besser, Hinks, Lincoln, Sanborn, and Wilson. Applications are due September 21st.

Not an APS sponsored event
Alpena Baby Pantry 319 Lockwood, is open Thurs. 9/18 9-2
It is open on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Donations can be made at the MSU extension center at the Fair Grounds
For more information contact Baby pantry 989 464 2790
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064373693559

Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) Through this program, 10 of Michigan’s public universities are guaranteeing admission to all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above (4.0 scale).
https://maap.org/

Future Wildcat Cheer Clinic
Calling all future Wildcat cheerleaders! Do you want to show your spirit and excitement? If so, AHS Varsity Cheerleaders are hosting a youth cheer clinic and we want you there! During the clinic, you will learn cheers that you will be able to perform at the AHS Varsity football game!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Yk6JEdMqpro6TS9q8

WHO: 2nd through 8th graders
WHEN: Practice clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 5-7pm
WHERE: Practice will be held at the Wildcat Stadium.
*If it rains or there is a sports game going on, we will hold practice at the HS gym*
*T-shirts and bows will be handed out at the clinic*

PERFORMANCE: All grades will perform during the 1st quarter at the Varsity football game on October 17th at 7pm. We ask that your child comes at 6:00 to review the cheers before the game.

COST: $40.00 - Checks can be made payable to "Alpena Athletics-Cheerleading" or cash.
Bring money to the clinic on October 15th in order to secure your tshirt and bow.
COST INCLUDES: cheers to perform, t-shirt, bow, and treat
DEADLINE: Friday, October 3rd. Please fill out this form
*If your child registers after the deadline, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt*
For more information, please contact Head Coach: Kaitlin Skiba / skibaka@alpenaschools.com

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 is National Voter Registration Day.
A Voter Registration Drive will be held at Alpena High from 10:30 to 1:00. A table will be set up at the commons where students can check and see if they are already registered and register if they are not. Students who are 18 can register. Students who are 16 or 17 can pre-register to so they will be ready to vote in any election once they turn 18. Students should bring a driver's license or the last four digits of their social security number.

Not APS Sponsored
2025 ACC Soccer Camp
Come join us on Friday September 19th at Woodward Ave, Alpena for our first-ever ACC Soccer Camp, open to boys & girls.
U6, U8 & U10 costs $25 and runs from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
U12, U14, & 14+ camp costs $30 and runs from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
The older age groups will also include a specialist goalkeeper camp.

The younger age groups will learn basic skills and participate in a few fun games, while the older kids will undergo more advanced drills and have the opportunity to take the ACC Soccer fitness test (if they believe they can handle it).

All attendees will receive signed pictures of the players, have the opportunity to take photos with them after the camp, and receive complimentary tickets for the ACC home game against Hocking College on Saturday, September 20th.

The camp will be run by ACC Men’s Soccer Head Coach Nick Fletcher, who is a UEFA B, English F.A., and USSF licensed coach and a former professional player from England. Several players from the ACC inaugural soccer team will also be coaching. They include former standout high school and club players from Michigan, Texas, Arizona, and Washington. Fun fact: one of the players is the younger brother of a current member of the US Men’s National Team and an MLS player.