Michigan College Month Fee Waivers
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Michigan College Month Student Resources
https://sites.google.com/micollegeaccess.org/cbmi/college-month/resources-for-students
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Michigan College Month Student Resources
https://sites.google.com/micollegeaccess.org/cbmi/college-month/resources-for-students
MI Gear UP
UP COMING COLLEGE TRIPS
U OF M-ANN ARBOR-OCT14TH
CMU-OCT 28TH
FERRIS-NOV 11TH
MSU-NOV 18TH
Contact MI Gear UP Coorinator Jenny Taratuta for more info taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
UP COMING COLLEGE TRIPS
U OF M-ANN ARBOR-OCT14TH
CMU-OCT 28TH
FERRIS-NOV 11TH
MSU-NOV 18TH
Contact MI Gear UP Coorinator Jenny Taratuta for more info taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
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 Ms. Kieliszewski if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5323 or kieliszewskiel@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 Ms. Kieliszewski if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5323 or kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com
APS Athletics is using 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
Looking for information or help on college choices, applications, FAFSA, or scholarships?
Contact our College Advisor Ms. Kieliszewski kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com
Contact our College Advisor Ms. Kieliszewski kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com
The 2027-2028 FAFSA is now available! When you complete the FAFSA, you open opportunities for federal, state, and college financial aid. Visit studentaid.gov to start!
Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact Elizabeth, AdviseMI College Adviser today to schedule an appointment.
(989) 358-5323 or kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com
Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact Elizabeth, AdviseMI College Adviser today to schedule an appointment.
(989) 358-5323 or kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com
Alpena Community College Open House
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
EXPLORE ACC
Guided program tours | Meet instructors
Try classes & labs | Financial aid options
Sign up today in your school's counseling office!
Plan on higher education.
discover.alpenacc.edu
989.358.7339
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
EXPLORE ACC
Guided program tours | Meet instructors
Try classes & labs | Financial aid options
Sign up today in your school's counseling office!
Plan on higher education.
discover.alpenacc.edu
989.358.7339
Third Avenue Resurfacing and DTE Gas Main Repair
1. Beginning Monday, October 12, 2026, contractors will begin resurfacing work on Third Avenue, from Garden Street to Ripley Blvd. During this project there will be partial and full road closures. This project does include the adjustment of manholes and valve boxes.
While Third Avenue is fully closed, the intersection of Garden and Third will remain open for residents living south of Third Avenue. Signage and barricades will be present to guide traffic around the closure, but motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. This resurfacing work is expected to be completed in two (2) weeks unless weather or construction delays occur.
2. Beginning Monday, October 12, 2026, DTE contractors will be repairing their natural gas main along Ripley Blvd at the Third Avenue intersection. The west leg of the intersection will be fully closed for the duration of the repair.
Ripley Blvd will remain open, but you can expect lane shifts near the intersection. Signage and barricades will be present to guide traffic around the closure, but motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. This gas main repair repair is expected to last one (1) month unless weather or construction delays occur.
Please understand that there may be delays for both motorists and buses for schools in that area during construction.
Learn more about Career and Technical Education offerings at Alpena High School by visiting
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/career-technical-education
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/career-technical-education
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/
October is Michigan College Month!
Michigan College Month Application Fee Waivers
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nMERGtWqdINen2gvCwoor5JDDAP9OEAx/view?usp=sharing
Michigan College Month Student Resources
https://sites.google.com/micollegeaccess.org/cbmi/college-month/resources-for-students
Michigan College Month Application Fee Waivers
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nMERGtWqdINen2gvCwoor5JDDAP9OEAx/view?usp=sharing
Michigan College Month Student Resources
https://sites.google.com/micollegeaccess.org/cbmi/college-month/resources-for-students
Important Dates for Alpena Early College
ACC Granum Theatre CTR 107- All events held at this location
OCTOBER 28 5:30 PM 13th Year & You Forum For students in their 13th year and their parents
OCTOBER 28 7:00 PM Fall Info Meeting Attendance at one is required. Interested sophomores and families. Early Application opens Deadline: Nov 11
FEBRUARY 3 7:00 PM Spring Info Meeting Attendance at one is required. Interested sophomores and families. Regular Application opens Deadline: Feb 17
MAY 7 6:00 PM Commencement Graduation ceremony and celebration for Cohort 11 AEC graduates and their guests.
ACC Granum Theatre CTR 107- All events held at this location
OCTOBER 28 5:30 PM 13th Year & You Forum For students in their 13th year and their parents
OCTOBER 28 7:00 PM Fall Info Meeting Attendance at one is required. Interested sophomores and families. Early Application opens Deadline: Nov 11
FEBRUARY 3 7:00 PM Spring Info Meeting Attendance at one is required. Interested sophomores and families. Regular Application opens Deadline: Feb 17
MAY 7 6:00 PM Commencement Graduation ceremony and celebration for Cohort 11 AEC graduates and their guests.
TONIGHT!!!
Attention Juniors & Seniors:
Don’t miss our annual AHS College & Career Fair on Monday Oct 5th, 5:30-7:00pm! We will
have representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities from throughout the state
of Michigan, as well as representatives from different branches of the military—including a
representative from West Point! We’ll also have representatives from the Michigan State
Police, a local Massage Therapy School, Aviation Services and other community
organizations.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
■ 🎓 Colleges and universities
■ ️ Military opportunities (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & West Point)
■ 💰 Financial aid and scholarships
■ 💼 Career and training opportunities (Aviation, Massage Therapy, Law Enforcement)
■ 📚 Community resources and other options after high school
You don’t want to miss this event! Come explore your options, ask questions, and start
planning for your future!
■ Parents: There is a bonus Financial Readiness Presentation in the
Wildcat Den at 4:30 p.m. After the presentation, you can head over
to the gymnasium with your child for College & Career Night.
Attention Juniors & Seniors:
Don’t miss our annual AHS College & Career Fair on Monday Oct 5th, 5:30-7:00pm! We will
have representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities from throughout the state
of Michigan, as well as representatives from different branches of the military—including a
representative from West Point! We’ll also have representatives from the Michigan State
Police, a local Massage Therapy School, Aviation Services and other community
organizations.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
■ 🎓 Colleges and universities
■ ️ Military opportunities (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & West Point)
■ 💰 Financial aid and scholarships
■ 💼 Career and training opportunities (Aviation, Massage Therapy, Law Enforcement)
■ 📚 Community resources and other options after high school
You don’t want to miss this event! Come explore your options, ask questions, and start
planning for your future!
■ Parents: There is a bonus Financial Readiness Presentation in the
Wildcat Den at 4:30 p.m. After the presentation, you can head over
to the gymnasium with your child for College & Career Night.
October is Michigan College Month!
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
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
This Monday!
Attention Juniors & Seniors:
Don’t miss our annual AHS College & Career Fair on Monday Oct 5th, 5:30-7:00pm! We will
have representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities from throughout the state
of Michigan, as well as representatives from different branches of the military—including a
representative from West Point! We’ll also have representatives from the Michigan State
Police, a local Massage Therapy School, Aviation Services and other community
organizations.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
■ 🎓 Colleges and universities
■ ️ Military opportunities (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & West Point)
■ 💰 Financial aid and scholarships
■ 💼 Career and training opportunities (Aviation, Massage Therapy, Law Enforcement)
■ 📚 Community resources and other options after high school
You don’t want to miss this event! Come explore your options, ask questions, and start
planning for your future!
■ Parents: There is a bonus Financial Readiness Presentation in the
Wildcat Den at 4:30 p.m. After the presentation, you can head over
to the gymnasium with your child for College & Career Night.
Free online tutoring services available from upchieve.org to Alpena High School through our partnership with MI GEAR UPl
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ic9X5eWvaGz3j9ibImzRzp0TEwqPu9gH/view?usp=sharin
Contact Jenny Taratuta for more information taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ic9X5eWvaGz3j9ibImzRzp0TEwqPu9gH/view?usp=sharin
Contact Jenny Taratuta for more information taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
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.
The 2027-2028 FAFSA is now available! When you complete the FAFSA, you open opportunities for federal, state, and college financial aid. Visit studentaid.gov to start!
Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact Elizabeth, AdviseMI College Adviser today to schedule an appointment.
(989) 358-5323 or kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com"
Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact Elizabeth, AdviseMI College Adviser today to schedule an appointment.
(989) 358-5323 or kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com"
