
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/


Child Safety Passenger Law April 2025


"Today is the day! Come see "Big Arnold" and the FIRST Robotics program 3 pm to 7:30 pm High School D102"


Khan Academy is the Official Practice Partner for AP
https://www.khanacademy.org/about/blog/post/163503591115/khan-academy-is-the-official-practice-partner-for


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.


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.


988 Suicide and Crisis Line


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


Our local United Way branch is partnering with Dolly Parton Imagination Library. If you have children under the age of 5, sign them up for 12 free books a year until they are 5 years old. If you have any issues with registration please contact the United Way of Northeast Michigan at (989) 354-2221. Go to this website to register. https://imaginationlibrary.com/


Lions Football Camps


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


Not an APS Sponsored Event



This Week at Alpena Public Schools (Click the links below for athletic calendars)
Monday- Board of Education Workshop 5:30 PM @AHS Wildcat Den Special Meeting 7:30 PM
Tuesday-Thunder Bay Parent Council 4:30 PM
AHS and TBJHS Spring Band Concert 6:30PM AHS Auditorium
Wednesday- Hinks PTO 4:15 PM
AHS Baccalaureate 7 PM AHS Auditorium
Thursday- Robotics Open House at AHS Room D102 3-7:30 PM
Besser Parent Council 4PM
Friday- 1/2 Day for Students Staff Development in PM
https://www.gobound.com/mi/schools/alpenahs
http://www.alpenaschools.com/


Schedule Reminder!
Friday May 16th
½ day for students due to state mandated staff training in the afternoon


Not an APS Sponsored Event


Not an APS Sponsored Event


New Child Safety Car Safety Law info at Michigan.gov/carseats


Smart 911 App for Targeted Community and Weather Alerts


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/


Not an APS Sponsored Event
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