Congratulations to our ACES Student of the Year, Joseph Novak!

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
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

AmeriCorps College Completion Coach or Advise MI College Advisor needed for Alpena High School/ACES Academy for 2026/2027 School Year
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1cc7b335-c707-4346-8444-93785889e3fc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=580260&lang=en_US
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1cc7b335-c707-4346-8444-93785889e3fc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=580260&lang=en_US

The Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship 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
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

Alpena County Library Summer Reading Program
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing


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?
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?

Congratulations to our ACES Academy Student of the Week, Wyatt Allocco!

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

Registration is at www.dabsbasketball.com make sure to agree to the waivers. The jersey sign ups are until June 5th but the deadline for the basketball sign ups is June 21st.

Alcona Health Center at Alpena High School Parent/Guardian Surveywww.bit.ly/SchoolPatientSurvey

AmeriCorps College Completion Coach or Advise MI College Advisor needed for Alpena High School/ACES Academy for 2026/2027 School Year

ParentVUE Grade and Attendance Notifications (Smartphone APP available!)
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ

Have you applied for any scholarships?
Would you like assistance with finding suitable scholarships for you?
Schedule an appointment with Jenny Taratuta
Reach out by email: taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
Would you like assistance with finding suitable scholarships for you?
Schedule an appointment with Jenny Taratuta
Reach out by email: taratutaj@alpenaschools.com

The Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship 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
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

Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) Through this program, 10 of Michigan’s public universities are guaranteeing admission to all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above (4.0 scale).
https://maap.org/
https://maap.org/

Congratulations to our ACES Academy Student of the Week, Blair Centala!

Stop in any AAACU from May 4th thru May 15th. All new accounts gives the GEAR up program $25 for summer camps and events. Anyone over 18 earns $250 CD with 6% interest and under 18 $100 ...all membership fees have been waived so it cost you nothing and earns you free money. Stop in and start earning today!
*Need photo ID and ss#
*Need photo ID and ss#

The APS Board Workshop for May 2026 begins on Monday May 11th at 5:30 PM on https://www.youtube.com/@AlpenaPublicSchoolsMichigan
Direct Link https://youtube.com/live/QKQJWiVu1Fs?feature=share
Direct Link https://youtube.com/live/QKQJWiVu1Fs?feature=share

Mother’s Day is celebrated to honor, appreciate, and recognize the love, sacrifices, and contributions of mothers and mother figures. Founded in the U.S. by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to honor her mother’s legacy, it was officially declared a national holiday in 1914 to recognize the essential role mothers play in families and society.

Alpena High School Health Center
PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqW7kLS_ujvjt5XSvAnkvSMf9HWxo3t-/view?usp=sharing
PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqW7kLS_ujvjt5XSvAnkvSMf9HWxo3t-/view?usp=sharing

