Alpena Public Schools

This Week at Alpena Public Schools (Click the links below for athletic calendars) Monday- KAPUT (AHS Parent/Student Organization) 6 PM Sanborn Parent Council 6 PM Tuesday- TBJH - Homework Rescue 2:30-3:30 PM Wednesday- TBJH National Junior Honor Society Induction 6 PM Thursday- TBJH - Homework Rescue 2:30-3:30 PM Friday- Early College Graduation at ACC 6 PM Saturday- AHS Prom 8 PM at The Depot https://www.gobound.com/mi/schools/alpenahs http://www.alpenaschools.com/

Not an APS Sponsored Event

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 Passenger Safety Law April 2025

Last Event Tonight at Besser Elementary! Welcome to Kindergarten! Stop in any time between 5 PM and 6:30 PM to: Enroll your child Take a building tour Take a photo for “Kindergarten Signing Day!” Take home a school readiness activity bag Enjoy light refreshments To be eligible for enrollment in Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten, your child must be 5 on or before December 1, 2025. If your child will turn 5 after September 1, but prior to December 1, an age waiver is required. Besser - 05/01/2025 What to bring with you: Legal birth certificate from the courthouse Proof of parent’s residency (updated driver’s license, utility bill, rent/mortgage receipt) Immunization record or proof of waiver from the health dept. Vision screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025 Dental screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025 Questions or can’t make registration night? Contact Susan at APS (989) 358-5025 or woodens@alpenaschools.com

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.

The United Way of Northeast Michigan and Alpena Public Schools (APS) are partnering on a program to allow our local law enforcement officers either on or off duty to visit any APS school during breakfast or lunch service to join students to eat and receive a complimentary meal. APS Communications Director Lee Fitzpatrick said, “We want to show support and appreciation for our partners in law enforcement and provide locations across Alpena County for a quick break and a meal. All three agencies have made a strong commitment to planning with us and providing for security and safety in our schools. They deserve this acknowledgement and thanks from our community.” The cost of meals will be covered by private donations to a fund set up with the United Way as public schools are prohibited by law from donating the cost of meals for adults. Anyone interested in supporting this project can contact Joe Gentry of the United Way of Northeast Michigan (989) 354 2221 or jgentry@unitedwaynemi.org. Tax deductible donations can be made online at https://www.unitedwaynemi.org/ or with a check made payable to the United Way of Northeast Michigan “Eat on the Beat”. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/4UTaFIfMVaw&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1746529984360099&usg=AOvVaw0BMfOvrFAAAxZjBFIvWW7N

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.

APS Communication Methods

Welcome to Kindergarten! Stop in any time between 5 PM and 6:30 PM to: Enroll your child Take a building tour Take a photo for “Kindergarten Signing Day!” Take home a school readiness activity bag Enjoy light refreshments To be eligible for enrollment in Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten, your child must be 5 on or before December 1, 2025. If your child will turn 5 after September 1, but prior to December 1, an age waiver is required. When to attend: Ella White - 04/29/2025 Besser - 05/01/2025 What to bring with you: Legal birth certificate from the courthouse Proof of parent’s residency (updated driver’s license, utility bill, rent/mortgage receipt) Immunization record or proof of waiver from the health dept. Vision screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025 Dental screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025 Questions or can’t make registration night? Contact Susan at APS (989) 358-5025 or woodens@alpenaschools.com

APS Board Meeting April 28, 2025 5:30 PM 2373 Gordon Rd Alpena MI 49707 Streaming Link https://youtube.com/live/WHCjmTlV9ao?feature=share

New Child Passenger Safety Law Effective 4 25 25

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

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

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

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.

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.

Not an APS Sponsored Event

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

Permanent Floating Substitute Teacher. Apply at jobs.alpenaschools.com. $150 per day!