ACES Academy

NMU Admissions 9/29/25 1:30 PM Wildcat Den

Register to Vote!
Your voice matters—if you're 18 or older, take the first step in shaping your community by registering to vote today!
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote#video
16 and 17-year-olds can now preregister to vote in Michigan. 
To preregister to vote in Michigan, an individual must:
Be a Michigan resident
Be a United States citizen
Be at least 16 years of age
Not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison
Encourage young people you know to preregister to vote now so they can cast a ballot when they turn 18!
Learn more at Michigan.gov/Preregistration.

Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center  for answers to questions like:
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
Am I eligible to vote? 
How do I register to vote or update my information online? 
I’ve moved. Do I have to update my registration? 
How do I register to vote on Election Day? 
What's the deadline to register? 
Where can I register to vote? 
Can I vote as a student? 
Has my polling place changed?

NMU Admissions 9/29/25 1:30 PM Wildcat Den

Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse

PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing

https://alpenalibrary.org/kids-teens/teen/
Teen Loot Box- Snacks, Activities and a Book of your Choice

Free online tutoring services available from upchieve.org to Alpena High School through our partnership with MI GEAR UPl

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/

Thank you to TJ Hoes State Farm Insurance for giving our students a great start to the school year! Their donation of two backpacks filled with supplies will make a big difference for our ACES Academy students. We're so grateful for your support of our school and our community!

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/

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 is National Voter Registration Day.
A Voter Registration Drive will be held at Alpena High from 10:30 to 1:00. A table will be set up at the commons where students can check and see if they are already registered and register if they are not. Students who are 18 can register. Students who are 16 or 17 can pre-register to so they will be ready to vote in any election once they turn 18. Students should bring a driver's license or the last four digits of their social security number.

Bus 21D, the bear bus, in the Besser area is running significantly late this morning, 9/12/25, for the AHS/TBJH route due to a mechanical issue.
We will update here and on alpenaschools.com in the live feed section of the homepage as we know more for the elementary route.

Learn more about Career and Technical Education offerings at Alpena High School by visiting
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/career-technical-education

Please complete your Education Benefits Form!
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/food-service
Linnk to PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4OD6Cfk1tW-G8TXt0iGEYIvN16gZZh9/view?usp=sharing

Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse

PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing

APS Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program Fall 2025

State funding that provided free lunch and breakfast for all students will continue until September 30th. The State has not passed a new budget at this time, so we don’t know if meals will be funded starting October 1st. Nearly 60% of families in the Alpena Public Schools service area can qualify for free and reduced breakfast and lunch at school. Adequate nutrition is absolutely vital to the daily success of our students. It is shown to improve concentration, mood and behavior for students. Although families won’t have to pay for meals at this time, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school.
Completed forms allow schools to qualify to receive state funding to pay for meals as well as funds 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 help your child to have their best opportunity to succeed academically and socially this school year. It is very important for families to complete and return the paperwork needed to continue this option for their students. You can complete it at https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/food-service
or find a downloadable PDF at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8lkdfPZvw7nHsQf37XMq70TpZVpgTWo/view?usp=sharing
Any family that needs assistance completing the application can contact their child’s school. If you have questions please contact Food Service Director Rachel James (989) 358-5021 or jamesr@alpenaschools.com.

School Success supports at-risk students in our area.

Job Fair
Transportation, Food Service, Custodians and Instructional Assistants needed
September 10th from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M.
APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Road
Apply now at alpenaschools.com
Call 989 358 5030 if you are interested but can't attend

Michigan Tech University Admissions in the Wildcat Den on Monday 9/9/25 @ 1 PM

Alpena Public Schools offers 24/7 access to information utilizing our website alpenaschools.com, APS Social Media, YouTube channel, and StudentVUE/ParentVUE