ACES Academy

Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline March 1st!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing

2/24/26 Following this recent thaw and freeze cycle, please use extra caution in lots and on sidewalks.

Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse

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

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.

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

ACC/WMU Social work information virtual presentation
The virtual meeting link:

https://alpenacc.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/alpenacc/meeting/download/b62a110149ae4791bc80bb1190b70660?MTID=mc7f7cb18654a2744d0a957cf7e42b400

2/23/26 8:45 AM
This meeting will take place as scheduled this evening despite the daytime school closure.

Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline March 1st!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing

APS is closed Monday 2/23/26 due to icy backroads along with heavy drifted snow across our service area.

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

ACC/WMU Social work information virtual presentation
The virtual meeting link:

https://alpenacc.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/alpenacc/meeting/download/b62a110149ae4791bc80bb1190b70660?MTID=mc7f7cb18654a2744d0a957cf7e42b400

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=sharing

Friday 2/20/26 APS families, please be aware that bus drop off times may be significantly delayed due to the rapidly worsening conditions on the roads.

Downloadable PDF of the Michigan Hot Jobs Report to 2032
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxG6ifXsBDKum3ti5Sc3uVb5urXZ6Tcj/view?usp=sharing

Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline March 1st!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing

Alpena Public Schools will be closed on Thursday 2/19/26 due to icy road conditions across the district. 

Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline March 1st!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing

All evening events at APS buildings as well as athletic events and practices home or away are canceled Wednesday 2/18/26

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/