APS Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program Fall 2025
State funding that provided free lunch and breakfast for all students will continue until September 30th. The State has not passed a new budget at this time, so we don’t know if meals will be funded starting October 1st. Nearly 60% of families in the Alpena Public Schools service area can qualify for free and reduced breakfast and lunch at school. Adequate nutrition is absolutely vital to the daily success of our students. It is shown to improve concentration, mood and behavior for students. Although families won’t have to pay for meals at this time, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school.
Completed forms allow schools to qualify to receive state funding to pay for meals as well as funds 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 help your child to have their best opportunity to succeed academically and socially this school year. It is very important for families to complete and return the paperwork needed to continue this option for their students. You can complete it at https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/food-service
or find a downloadable PDF at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8lkdfPZvw7nHsQf37XMq70TpZVpgTWo/view?usp=sharing
Any family that needs assistance completing the application can contact their child’s school. If you have questions please contact Food Service Director Rachel James (989) 358-5021 or jamesr@alpenaschools.com.
State funding that provided free lunch and breakfast for all students will continue until September 30th. The State has not passed a new budget at this time, so we don’t know if meals will be funded starting October 1st. Nearly 60% of families in the Alpena Public Schools service area can qualify for free and reduced breakfast and lunch at school. Adequate nutrition is absolutely vital to the daily success of our students. It is shown to improve concentration, mood and behavior for students. Although families won’t have to pay for meals at this time, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school.
Completed forms allow schools to qualify to receive state funding to pay for meals as well as funds 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 help your child to have their best opportunity to succeed academically and socially this school year. It is very important for families to complete and return the paperwork needed to continue this option for their students. You can complete it at https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/food-service
or find a downloadable PDF at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8lkdfPZvw7nHsQf37XMq70TpZVpgTWo/view?usp=sharing
Any family that needs assistance completing the application can contact their child’s school. If you have questions please contact Food Service Director Rachel James (989) 358-5021 or jamesr@alpenaschools.com.
Job Fair
Transportation, Food Service, Custodians and Instructional Assistants needed
September 10th from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M.
APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Road
Apply now at alpenaschools.com
Call 989 358 5030 if you are interested but can't attend
Transportation, Food Service, Custodians and Instructional Assistants needed
September 10th from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M.
APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Road
Apply now at alpenaschools.com
Call 989 358 5030 if you are interested but can't attend
School Success supports at-risk students in our area.
Michigan Tech University Admissions in the Wildcat Den on Monday 9/9/25 @ 1 PM
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.
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.
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.
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Shop Campus Closet
Check out the products at https://www.facebook.com/AlpenaCampusCloset/
or shop at the Online store https://alpenaschools.moduurn.com/home
Check out the products at https://www.facebook.com/AlpenaCampusCloset/
or shop at the Online store https://alpenaschools.moduurn.com/home
To check your student's bus route information (Numbers, animals and areas)
Go to ParentVUE using the app or website, pick a student, select student info. Then scroll all the way to the bottom. If it is incorrect or needs to be changed then there is automated transportation request on the first page at the bottom of ParentVUE. If you need ParentVUE login information contact your child's school.
Go to ParentVUE using the app or website, pick a student, select student info. Then scroll all the way to the bottom. If it is incorrect or needs to be changed then there is automated transportation request on the first page at the bottom of ParentVUE. If you need ParentVUE login information contact your child's school.
Khan Academy is the Official Practice Partner for AP and offers free support for all grades and courses as well as SAT
https://www.khanacademy.org/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
If you would like to receive texts from APS instead of or in addition to calls you will need to manually opt-in by texting Y or the word Yes to the shortcode 67587
You can email fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or ask the secretary at your child's school to turn off calls to you once that is done if you want text only.
You can email fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or ask the secretary at your child's school to turn off calls to you once that is done if you want text only.
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.
Job Fair
Transportation, Food Service, Custodians and Instructional Assistants needed
September 10th from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M.
APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Road
Apply now at alpenaschools.com
Call 989 358 5030 if you are interested but can't attend
Transportation, Food Service, Custodians and Instructional Assistants needed
September 10th from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M.
APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Road
Apply now at alpenaschools.com
Call 989 358 5030 if you are interested but can't attend
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 River 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
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena (19 and under) 801 River 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
