Fresh off their win at the 2026 Great Lakes MATE ROV Competition - the UR² Alpena High School Robotics Team will be featured in our next "Sanctuary Presents" this Thursday night beginning at 6pm.
Come get a behind-the-scenes look at how Alpena High School students build cutting-edge underwater robots inspired by real-world needs.
Plus, you'll hear how they are preparing for the World Championships in Newfound, Canada this June!
This presentation is free, open to all ages, and concludes with a live Q&A with the student team. Bring your curiosity and well wishes as they move into the World Championships!
PDF Version of the Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X4d_iktmoa8gf9-J9J_3CwWzxaurmPXy/view?usp=sharing
Come get a behind-the-scenes look at how Alpena High School students build cutting-edge underwater robots inspired by real-world needs.
Plus, you'll hear how they are preparing for the World Championships in Newfound, Canada this June!
This presentation is free, open to all ages, and concludes with a live Q&A with the student team. Bring your curiosity and well wishes as they move into the World Championships!
PDF Version of the Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X4d_iktmoa8gf9-J9J_3CwWzxaurmPXy/view?usp=sharing
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?
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
Exchange Student Host Families Needed
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zsVQmJvHPuZIWQBd719AMp2G0jgueLJi/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zsVQmJvHPuZIWQBd719AMp2G0jgueLJi/view?usp=sharing
Friday May 15th is Decision Day at Alpena High School. Decision Day happens annually in May. It celebrates all our Seniors as they commit to their postsecondary pathways, including 4-year universities, community colleges, trade schools, the military, or workforce training. We call this their Plus 1. A Plus 1 is an additional credential/degree/training beyond a high school diploma to prepare for success in the workforce! Labor statistics show that 65% of jobs require a credential or degree after high school. This celebration acknowledges their pursuit of education or training beyond their diploma that will brighten their future economic prospects.
Decision Day at AHS- this Friday- MAY 15th
Students who wear college/military will be given a raffle ticket for a $50 Amazon card to be announced at school assembly.
College Reps, Military recruiters and Community organizations will be accessible to all students during their lunch hours 11-12:30. Stop in to get info and also many prizes given away during this time frame.
Students who wear college/military will be given a raffle ticket for a $50 Amazon card to be announced at school assembly.
College Reps, Military recruiters and Community organizations will be accessible to all students during their lunch hours 11-12:30. Stop in to get info and also many prizes given away during this time frame.
Shop Campus Closet
Check out the products at https://www.facebook.com/AlpenaCampusCloset/
or shop at the Online store https://alpenaschools.moduurn.com/home
Check out the products at https://www.facebook.com/AlpenaCampusCloset/
or shop at the Online store https://alpenaschools.moduurn.com/home
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
Congratulations to our Alpena High School Student of the Week, Amaya Brousseau!
Alpena High School Career and Technical Education- CTE students from multiple programs visit Kalitta Air in Oscoda to better understand potential careers related to mechanical and engineering in aeronautics.
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/
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?
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#
