AdviseMI Advisors guide students through college exploration, test preparation, college applications, the FAFSA process, financial aid, and college enrollment to increase the number of students who enroll in and complete postsecondary education, including four-year degrees, two-year degrees, and certificates.
Contact Mrs. Schultz to schedule an appointment at 989 358 5319 or schultzc@alpenaschools.com
Contact Mrs. Schultz to schedule an appointment at 989 358 5319 or schultzc@alpenaschools.com

Have you filed your FAFSA? FAFSA is needed to get money to pay for school and training after you complete high school.
Would you like assistance with filing the FAFSA?
Schedule an appointment with APS College Christi Schultz
Reach out by email: schultzc@alpenaschools.com
Would you like assistance with filing the FAFSA?
Schedule an appointment with APS College Christi Schultz
Reach out by email: schultzc@alpenaschools.com

October is Michigan College Month Application Fee Waivers
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Alpena Public Schools contracts with the WillSub service for substitute custodians, instructional assistants, food service workers, secretaries and teachers. Individuals who wish to work as substitute staff for Alpena Public Schools should follow the steps below to complete the required application and necessary online training:
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities

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. Schultz if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5319 or schultzc@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. Schultz if you need assistance completing the FAFSA in order to get money to pay for education and training after high school 989 358 5319 or schultzc@alpenaschools.com

Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse
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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

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

Schedule Reminder!
No school for students on Monday 10/13/25 due to state mandated staff training

TONIGHT
College and Career Fair Oct 9th, 2025 5:30-7 Alpena High School Gym
WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XGhhwdm46SkjvWmZNgGndQbRfh4jrQ8z/view?usp=sharing
College and Career Fair Oct 9th, 2025 5:30-7 Alpena High School Gym
WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XGhhwdm46SkjvWmZNgGndQbRfh4jrQ8z/view?usp=sharing

PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/view?usp=sharing

Alpena Public Schools contracts with the WillSub service for substitute custodians, instructional assistants, food service workers, secretaries and teachers. Individuals who wish to work as substitute staff for Alpena Public Schools should follow the steps below to complete the required application and necessary online training:
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities

October is College Month Application Fee Waivers
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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 APS College Advisor Christi Schultz
Reach out by email: schultzc@alpenaschools.com
If so, where to?
Would you like assistance with applications and decision making?
Schedule an appointment with APS College Advisor Christi Schultz
Reach out by email: schultzc@alpenaschools.com

AdviseMI Advisors guide students through college exploration, test preparation, college applications, the FAFSA process, financial aid, and college enrollment to increase the number of students who enroll in and complete postsecondary education, including four-year degrees, two-year degrees, and certificates.
Contact Mrs. Schultz to schedule an appointment at 989 358 5319 or schultzc@alpenaschools.com
Contact Mrs. Schultz to schedule an appointment at 989 358 5319 or schultzc@alpenaschools.com

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.
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.
REPORT Don't REPOST!
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.

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/

For students in 10th grade or below that are interested in the Alpena Early College opportunity
For more information visit https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alpena-early-college
or contact Laurie Nugent nugentl@alpenaschools.com
Required Informational Meeting (attend at least one)
October 23–November 7: Early Application Period
Fall Informational Meeting October 23 at 7 PM at ACC Granum Theatre
Includes opportunities for pre-admission guidance, early interview, and scoring bonus
Application deadline November 7
February 5–February 20: Regular Application Period
Spring Informational Meeting February 5 at 7 PM at ACC Granum Theatre
Application deadline February 20
March/April–Regular Application Review/Interviews
May/June–Acceptance Letters Mailed
Week of August 3-7 (tentative)–Required Student Orientation at ACC
Week of August 24 (tentative)–Classes Begin!
For more information visit https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/alpena-early-college
or contact Laurie Nugent nugentl@alpenaschools.com
Required Informational Meeting (attend at least one)
October 23–November 7: Early Application Period
Fall Informational Meeting October 23 at 7 PM at ACC Granum Theatre
Includes opportunities for pre-admission guidance, early interview, and scoring bonus
Application deadline November 7
February 5–February 20: Regular Application Period
Spring Informational Meeting February 5 at 7 PM at ACC Granum Theatre
Application deadline February 20
March/April–Regular Application Review/Interviews
May/June–Acceptance Letters Mailed
Week of August 3-7 (tentative)–Required Student Orientation at ACC
Week of August 24 (tentative)–Classes Begin!

College and Career Fair Oct 9th, 2025 5:30-7 Alpena High School Gym
WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
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WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
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