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
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XGhhwdm46SkjvWmZNgGndQbRfh4jrQ8z/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?
For Ticketing, All Sports Pass, Schedules
visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4025
For information on sports at Alpena Public Schools
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4025
For information on sports at Alpena Public Schools
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
MUST use the McDonalds APP to qualify!
Alpena High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2025 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!
Local area McDonald’s restaurants will be raising money for their local high school sports programs. Restaurants will be donating 20% of all digital sales made in the McDonald’s App on Tuesday, October 21st to your school’s athletic department.
Here is the McDonald’s restaurant(s) that will be raising money for YOUR school’s athletics!
1115 W CHISHOLM
2241 US 23 S BAY
1424 M 32 WEST
Alpena High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2025 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!
Local area McDonald’s restaurants will be raising money for their local high school sports programs. Restaurants will be donating 20% of all digital sales made in the McDonald’s App on Tuesday, October 21st to your school’s athletic department.
Here is the McDonald’s restaurant(s) that will be raising money for YOUR school’s athletics!
1115 W CHISHOLM
2241 US 23 S BAY
1424 M 32 WEST
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
This Friday October 10th!
PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q-xtpZX91zts17AOrIUHJAtGAVjt_0IU/view?usp=sharing
Please Note MSU waiver ends 10/10/25
Please Note MSU waiver ends 10/10/25
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
WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XGhhwdm46SkjvWmZNgGndQbRfh4jrQ8z/view?usp=sharing
Students who are interested in the ACC Open House, please sign up in the E House counseling office
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_GG2RlIUnCZ3zezyv2horXTZTWSoC4ID/view?usp=sharing
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College and Career Fair Oct 9th, 2025 from 5:30-7 PM at the Alpena High School Gym
WWW.STRIVEFAIR.COM
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XGhhwdm46SkjvWmZNgGndQbRfh4jrQ8z/view?usp=sharing
October is College Month Information
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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.
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
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
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!
PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/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
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NMU Admissions 9/29/25 1:30 PM Wildcat Den
