APS will be closed Wednesday March 11th 2026 due to hazardous road conditions caused by the ice storm.
Besser Story and Craft Flier PDF https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_qvw7U2-2XQGpFBzC9fAuwlSrvzmD22/view?usp=sharing
🍀Join us for Story & Craft Time this Saturday March 14🍀
We’ll be reading “Finding Spring” and “William Wakes Up” and then creating a baby bear den, and if time allows, go on a Lucky Clover Scavenger Hunt inside the Besser Museum!
Day: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 3 and up (All children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost included with general admission:
$10 Adults (ages 15 and up)
$5.00 Children (ages 4-14)
• Free for Museum Members
• Free for Children 3 and under
• Not an APS Sponsored Event
🍀Join us for Story & Craft Time this Saturday March 14🍀
We’ll be reading “Finding Spring” and “William Wakes Up” and then creating a baby bear den, and if time allows, go on a Lucky Clover Scavenger Hunt inside the Besser Museum!
Day: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 3 and up (All children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost included with general admission:
$10 Adults (ages 15 and up)
$5.00 Children (ages 4-14)
• Free for Museum Members
• Free for Children 3 and under
• Not an APS Sponsored Event
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
College Application Week and Fee Waivers PDF Version of the Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgK9aGYfQmBl4ekSsYZc7I1lJPYkMZsA/view?usp=sharing
APS Athletics is returning to Final Forms which allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. Click on the Parent Playbook Link if you need help getting started. We are asking the parents/guardians of all students planning to play sports to create accounts in Final Forms and register your student(s).https://alpena-mi.finalforms.com/
PDF Final Forms Instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing
You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
PDF Final Forms Instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing
You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
Sailing Camp PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CFSbc8NBZWdVgIu2EUoSVtYqPKdQ1iv/view?usp=sharing
The Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gEz7xVmq718f7n9Dcfdm_SYfYhezPE5H/view?usp=sharing
Open to APS Students earning their diploma in the Spring of 2026 who will attend Michigan State University in Fall 2026. Preference will be given to students that plan to study accounting, finance, supply chain management, business management or STEM fields (Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics).
Award- $2500 toward tuition at Michigan State University
For more information contact Lee Fitzpatrick fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or (989) 358 5043 and reference the Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship.
Submit the following items to apply:
· AHS/ACES Transcript
· Proof of Acceptance to Michigan State University for Fall 2026
· A personal statement describing your career goals and any barriers you have already or will have to overcome to reach them.
Email all 3 items above to fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or send to 2373 Gordon Rd Alpena MI 49707 attention Lee Fitzpatrick
The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is MAY 29th!!!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gEz7xVmq718f7n9Dcfdm_SYfYhezPE5H/view?usp=sharing
Open to APS Students earning their diploma in the Spring of 2026 who will attend Michigan State University in Fall 2026. Preference will be given to students that plan to study accounting, finance, supply chain management, business management or STEM fields (Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics).
Award- $2500 toward tuition at Michigan State University
For more information contact Lee Fitzpatrick fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or (989) 358 5043 and reference the Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship.
Submit the following items to apply:
· AHS/ACES Transcript
· Proof of Acceptance to Michigan State University for Fall 2026
· A personal statement describing your career goals and any barriers you have already or will have to overcome to reach them.
Email all 3 items above to fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or send to 2373 Gordon Rd Alpena MI 49707 attention Lee Fitzpatrick
The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is MAY 29th!!!
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
Alpena FFA Excels at 98th Michigan FFA State Convention
Members of the Alpena FFA Chapter traveled to Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan for the 98th Michigan FFA State Convention held from March 4th to March 6th. Twenty-one members from the Alpena FFA chapter attended the convention this year receiving many individual and chapter awards. Individual Awards including the following:
● Abbey Glover received the Michigan FFA Alumni Scholarship to attend the Washington Leadership Conference in June
● Seniors Kaelyn Roznowski & Brook Schoeder received Gold State Academic Excellence Awards
● Sophie Ferris-Wooster, Abbey Glover, & Emma Soltysiak received the Michigan FFA Outstanding Junior Awards
● Sophie Ferris-Wooster received a Silver Proficiency Award in the area of Equine Placement
● Emma Soltysiak received a Silver Proficiency Award in the area of Agricultural Sales Placement
● Seniors Brynn Kasubowski & Kaelyn Roznowski earned their Michigan FFA State Degrees
● Wynn Hartley competed in Greenhand Public Speaking and placed 12th with a Bronze rating
● Members Wyatt Dziesinski, Evan Kasubowski, Alexis Wojda, Natalie Dohm, Vanessa Tolan, Isabella Kaitting, and Garrett Chabot competed in the Greenhand Conduct of Meetings contest and placed 8th with a silver rating
Alpena FFA chapter also received the Superior Chapter award and a Gold National Chapter Award. These awards recognize the Alpena FFA as being an outstanding chapter in the state of Michigan and nationally for their chapter, individual, and community activities held throughout the year. Alpena FFA also won the state-wide Michigan Farm Bureau’s Speak Ag Michigan contest. In this contest members used social media to inform the community about Michigan agriculture. Members from the chapter also participated in the statewide community service project by donating can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Members Brynn Kasubowski, Kaelyn Roznowski, and Brook Schroeder served as chapter delegates and voted for the Michigan FFA state officers. Delegates also had the opportunity to visit the State Capitol. Alpena FFA member Alison Borowski represented Alpena FFA by running for a Michigan FFA State office during the convention as well. Members also represented the chapter in the Michigan FFA Choir and Band. Kirra Prevost, Emily Mousseau, and Isabella Smith participated in the State Choir. Abigail Dziesinski, Hannah Offerman, and Kris DeSender participated in the State Band.
Members of the Alpena FFA Chapter traveled to Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan for the 98th Michigan FFA State Convention held from March 4th to March 6th. Twenty-one members from the Alpena FFA chapter attended the convention this year receiving many individual and chapter awards. Individual Awards including the following:
● Abbey Glover received the Michigan FFA Alumni Scholarship to attend the Washington Leadership Conference in June
● Seniors Kaelyn Roznowski & Brook Schoeder received Gold State Academic Excellence Awards
● Sophie Ferris-Wooster, Abbey Glover, & Emma Soltysiak received the Michigan FFA Outstanding Junior Awards
● Sophie Ferris-Wooster received a Silver Proficiency Award in the area of Equine Placement
● Emma Soltysiak received a Silver Proficiency Award in the area of Agricultural Sales Placement
● Seniors Brynn Kasubowski & Kaelyn Roznowski earned their Michigan FFA State Degrees
● Wynn Hartley competed in Greenhand Public Speaking and placed 12th with a Bronze rating
● Members Wyatt Dziesinski, Evan Kasubowski, Alexis Wojda, Natalie Dohm, Vanessa Tolan, Isabella Kaitting, and Garrett Chabot competed in the Greenhand Conduct of Meetings contest and placed 8th with a silver rating
Alpena FFA chapter also received the Superior Chapter award and a Gold National Chapter Award. These awards recognize the Alpena FFA as being an outstanding chapter in the state of Michigan and nationally for their chapter, individual, and community activities held throughout the year. Alpena FFA also won the state-wide Michigan Farm Bureau’s Speak Ag Michigan contest. In this contest members used social media to inform the community about Michigan agriculture. Members from the chapter also participated in the statewide community service project by donating can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Members Brynn Kasubowski, Kaelyn Roznowski, and Brook Schroeder served as chapter delegates and voted for the Michigan FFA state officers. Delegates also had the opportunity to visit the State Capitol. Alpena FFA member Alison Borowski represented Alpena FFA by running for a Michigan FFA State office during the convention as well. Members also represented the chapter in the Michigan FFA Choir and Band. Kirra Prevost, Emily Mousseau, and Isabella Smith participated in the State Choir. Abigail Dziesinski, Hannah Offerman, and Kris DeSender participated in the State Band.
There's serious money on the line
Filing a FAFSA is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college. It's the gateway to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
https://studentaid.gov/
Contact Mrs. Taratuta if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5243 or taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
Filing a FAFSA is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college. It's the gateway to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
https://studentaid.gov/
Contact Mrs. Taratuta if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5243 or taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing
Huron Shores Baseball Registration
PDF Version of the Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHlqHDheMlfSVu75uOdBOsiXFPS-y-_w/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHlqHDheMlfSVu75uOdBOsiXFPS-y-_w/view?usp=sharing
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.
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/
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 Public Schools will hold a Job Fair for Instructional Assistants, and Bus Drivers on Friday, March 13th from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. at APS Central Office 2373 Gordon Road in the boardroom. We are hiring for full-time, part-time and substitute positions. Schedule an interview if you can’t attend by calling (989) 358-5030. Candidates can save time by completing an application in advance at alpenaschools.com under the employment button. For those looking for more flexible work options we have many substitute positions. We will hold on the spot interviews at this event with qualified candidates. We offer paid training for bus drivers.
Alpena High School Career and technical Education Fundraiser PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ec9oGGDrv6lqRZOo_yIHbSNKzZER0fHm/view?usp=sharing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UTaFIfMVaw
The United Way of Northeast Michigan and Alpena Public Schools (APS) are partnering on a program to allow law enforcement officers in our community 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. 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 either Lee Fitzpatrick, Communications Director at Alpena Public Schools (989) 358 5043 or fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or 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”. “Just as we do with our liaison officer program, we want to build positive, trusting relationships between our students and the officers/troopers/deputies that serve our community”, said Fitzpatrick. “We are thankful for the partnership of United Way of Northeast Michigan to make this project possible”, he added.
The United Way of Northeast Michigan and Alpena Public Schools (APS) are partnering on a program to allow law enforcement officers in our community 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. 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 either Lee Fitzpatrick, Communications Director at Alpena Public Schools (989) 358 5043 or fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or 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”. “Just as we do with our liaison officer program, we want to build positive, trusting relationships between our students and the officers/troopers/deputies that serve our community”, said Fitzpatrick. “We are thankful for the partnership of United Way of Northeast Michigan to make this project possible”, he added.
Alcona Health Sports Physicals
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nyn-8ei6glty7D-3WwJQk_tWy3w-G4GX/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nyn-8ei6glty7D-3WwJQk_tWy3w-G4GX/view?usp=sharing
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUxcbrDhB7RezSTQ43PEfQlew1rSbqqM/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUxcbrDhB7RezSTQ43PEfQlew1rSbqqM/view?usp=sharing
