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19B, the Goldfish in the Sanborn area, will not be running morning or afternoon routes on Friday, 9/11/26.
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Bus Route Closure
Learn more about Career and Technical Education offerings at Alpena High School by visiting
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/career-technical-education
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Learn more about Career and Technical Education
Education and Nutrition Benefits Form for meals and more!
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding 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 take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view

You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Education and Nutrition Benefits Form
Have you applied to any College or Career Training Centers?
If so, where to?
Would you like assistance with applications and decision making?
Schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Kieliszewski
Reach out by email: kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Advise Michigan College Advisor
Alpena High Health Center- available for all APS families with same day appointments
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alpena-high-health-center

Videos
Student entrance: https://youtu.be/GkavFq3S7C4
Exterior entrance: https://youtu.be/LsrXCmC5wUM
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Alpena High School Health Center
We are happy to be a partner with University of Michigan- Dearborn on the MI Gear Up Program!
Our Gear Up coordinator is Jenny Taratuta taratutaj@alpenaschools.com or 989 358 5243.

The MI GEAR UP Program works with high schools throughout the state to offer students the academic skills, information and encouragement they need to not only graduate from high school, but to apply, attend and gain the skills necessary to earn a college or university degree.
MI GEAR UP prepares students for postsecondary success by offering a variety of services throughout the student’s educational career and progression in the program — from their 9th grade to their first year of college.
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
MI Gear Up Program at AHS

What can ParentVUE do for you?

Parents and Guardians, please update your app to the new version of ParentVUE.

Once you're in ParentVUE you can ;

Confrim your phone number

Confirm your email address

Add a number to recieve Texts (Add number and select Text B)

***Set up alerts ****

  You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.

 For login information contact your child's school

1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.

2. click Update Account.

3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.

For more details watch this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ

about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
ParentVUE functionality
APS Board Workshop September 2026 Monday 9/14/26 5:30 PM
Streaming Link
https://youtube.com/live/4dhD3HrTAEg?feature=share
All meetings stream at youtube@alpenapublicschoolsmichigan
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
APS Board Workshop 9/14/26 5:30 PM
Plus 1 means an additional credential/degree/training beyond a high school diploma to prepare for success in the workforce!
65% of jobs require a credential or degree after high school. What education or training will you add to your AHS diploma to brighten your future economic prospects?
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
What are your post-graduation plans?
Education and Nutrition Benefits Form for meals and more!
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding 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 take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view

You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Education and Nutrition Benefits Form for meals and more!

Alpena High School PSAT/NMSQT registration flyer. The test is October 22, 2026, and the registration deadline is September 11, 2026. Scan the QR code or select the registration link to sign up. Registration Link
This optional test opens up scholarship opportunities, provides practice for the required SAT and gives you feedback on your academic preparedness for post-secondary education and training. 

Sign up link

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccbc2kYwp1YxgJozdKl4KN56vQ6rJs9TGdb1sw8DncEPMPBQ/viewform

about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
PSAT and NMSQT Testing
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Alpena High School Health Center

A new college adviser is being welcomed this week at Alpena High School and ACES Academy, through Michigan College Access Network’s program called Advise MI. She is, however, a familiar face having graduated from Alpena High School. Elizabeth Kieliszewski returns to Alpena High School with experience working with students and families at Alpena Community College. Elizabeth will help students navigate the training and education process after high school. She will guide students and their families as they choose where to go next, assist with applications and help with scholarships and financial aid. “This position has a great impact on our students and families as she will help to define career pathways and assist with both processes and roadblocks along the way,” said AdviseMI Site Supervisor Lee Fitzpatrick, “We are very lucky to have someone with the talent and experience that Elizabeth Kieliszewski brings to this position.”


Alpena High School and ACES Academy have been AdviseMI partner schools for 11 years. “We are thankful for our long-term relationship with Michigan College Access Network and have benefitted from both their programs and grant opportunities as a district,” said Fitzpatrick. AdviseMI places college advisers to work alongside counselors and other school staff to support students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education and training.

about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Advise Michigan
Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High Bus Loading Maps for PM Pick ups
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ApZbBjzelZNCpBLs5tBIUFJtEvpIQfJ/view?usp=sharing
about 2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
AHS Bus Parking Location Map
TBJH Bus Parking Location Map
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal reimbursement from the state as well as funding 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 take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view

You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Food Service Update Paperwork Required
2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Alpena High School Health Center
Learning begins Monday August 31st!

Start/End Times
BESSER, LINCOLN, ELLA WHITE 8:33AM-3:42PM

HINKS, SANBORN, WILSON 8:54AM-4:03PM

THUNDER BAY JUNIOR HIGH 7:25AM-2:20PM

AHS/ACES 7:35AM-2:30PM
2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
First Day of School is Monday August 31st!
Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High Bus Loading Maps for PM Pick ups
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ApZbBjzelZNCpBLs5tBIUFJtEvpIQfJ/view?usp=sharing
2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
AHS Bus Parking Location Map
TBJH Bus Parking Location Map
MICHIGAN STANDARDIZED SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TERMINOLOGY

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, the following terminology must be utilized by public schools, nonpublic schools, and local law enforcement agencies in response to certain situations that occur in or at a school building operated by the public school or nonpublic school.

Standardized Response Terminology (SRT)

HOLD – Must be used when students need to be kept in a specific location to allow school staff and first responders unencumbered access to hallways and other areas of a school building to respond to an incident.

SECURE – Must be used when it is determined that a lockdown is not necessary but heightened security is needed because of a potential external threat. Under secure mode, instruction may continue in a normal manner, but access to the school building, movement throughout the building, and student activities must be limited or monitored.

LOCKDOWN – Must be used when there is an existing threat in or at a school building or a threat is expected to arrive there imminently.

EVACUATE – Must be used when students and school staff need to move rapidly but systematically from one area to another where they can be protected from a threat.

SHELTER – Must be used when conditions are safer inside a school building than they are outside the building. These conditions include certain severe weather conditions or hazardous materials incidents that are in close proximity to the school building.


Visit https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/emergency-resources for safety/security information particularly during a community emergency
2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
MICHIGAN STANDARDIZED SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TERMINOLOGY
2 months ago, Alpena Public Schools
Alcona Health Center Clinic at Alpena High School