The Sunset Project presents
Virtual Presentation for Parents & Community Members (AHS, ACES, and RCHS)
Overview: The Sunset Project (TSP), a nonprofit serving Northeast Michigan, will facilitate
Ending the Silence (ETS)—a mental health awareness program—through in-classroom
presentations for students at Alpena High School, ACES, and Rogers City High School during
the week of May 4, 2026. TSP will also offer a virtual presentation for parents and community
members on Tuesday, May 5.
Parent and Community Presentation:
Location: Virtual via ZOOM:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/8237247400
Meeting ID: 823 724 7400
Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Time: 7-7:50 PM
Additional Information:
Ending the Silence (ETS) is an evidence-based program developed by the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) to be delivered in classroom settings. It helps students recognize and
address the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges, such as depression,
anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
The Sunset Project partners with NAMI Grand Traverse, MyMichigan Health, and the Northeast
Michigan Community Mental Health Authority to bring this impactful program to schools across
Northeast Michigan. Each presentation features two trained speakers—one lead and one youth
facilitator—who share resources and information about mental health and then open up about
their personal experiences. These honest, relatable stories help normalize emotions and reduce
stigma, encouraging students to seek help when needed. The program is designed to fit within a
single class period, often delivered during health classes.
More information about Ending the Silence can be found on NAMI’s
website: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Ending-the-
Virtual Presentation for Parents & Community Members (AHS, ACES, and RCHS)
Overview: The Sunset Project (TSP), a nonprofit serving Northeast Michigan, will facilitate
Ending the Silence (ETS)—a mental health awareness program—through in-classroom
presentations for students at Alpena High School, ACES, and Rogers City High School during
the week of May 4, 2026. TSP will also offer a virtual presentation for parents and community
members on Tuesday, May 5.
Parent and Community Presentation:
Location: Virtual via ZOOM:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/8237247400
Meeting ID: 823 724 7400
Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Time: 7-7:50 PM
Additional Information:
Ending the Silence (ETS) is an evidence-based program developed by the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) to be delivered in classroom settings. It helps students recognize and
address the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges, such as depression,
anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
The Sunset Project partners with NAMI Grand Traverse, MyMichigan Health, and the Northeast
Michigan Community Mental Health Authority to bring this impactful program to schools across
Northeast Michigan. Each presentation features two trained speakers—one lead and one youth
facilitator—who share resources and information about mental health and then open up about
their personal experiences. These honest, relatable stories help normalize emotions and reduce
stigma, encouraging students to seek help when needed. The program is designed to fit within a
single class period, often delivered during health classes.
More information about Ending the Silence can be found on NAMI’s
website: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Ending-the-
Congratulations to our Alpena High School, Student of the Week!
Congratulations to this week's winner Clare LaCross for completing her Decision Day entry. Next week another random selection will win the gift card to Meijer or Amazon.
Alpena High School Career and Technical Education-Health Occupations students, Brynn Kasubowski and Sarah Brown, recently completed at HOSA State Competition at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Brynn competed in the phlebotomy skills event and Sarah competed in the clinical nursing skills event. Way to represent Alpena HOSA, Health Occupations, CTE and AHS with pride!! Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishments!
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
Not an APS Sponsored Event
Lions Legend Game at Thunder Bay Junior High on May 1st Free passes are available at each APS school in their offices. PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/19OxkgZIRbfpX9JqghWWfHfjE7Do5FS6Z/view?usp=sharing
Lions Legend Game at Thunder Bay Junior High on May 1st Free passes are available at each APS school in their offices. PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/19OxkgZIRbfpX9JqghWWfHfjE7Do5FS6Z/view?usp=sharing
Upcoming college visits with MI Gear UP
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MA5OkOrzVoku8MVQEPl8sBqs8Lyn3t0d/view?usp=sharing
Jenny Taratuta
MI GEAR up Coordinator/ Career & College Readiness Advisor
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
(989)358-5243
https://calendly.com/aps-mi-gearup-coordinator
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MA5OkOrzVoku8MVQEPl8sBqs8Lyn3t0d/view?usp=sharing
Jenny Taratuta
MI GEAR up Coordinator/ Career & College Readiness Advisor
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
(989)358-5243
https://calendly.com/aps-mi-gearup-coordinator
Alpena High School Career and Technical Education- Construction Trades students visited Alpena Glass and Frank's Key and Lock to learn about specialty careers.
AmeriCorps College Completion Coach or AdviseMI Adviser needed for Alpena High School/ACES Academy for 2026/2027 School Year
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1cc7b335-c707-4346-8444-93785889e3fc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=580260&lang=en_US
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1cc7b335-c707-4346-8444-93785889e3fc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=580260&lang=en_US
The Alpena High School Knowledge Bowl wrapped up their season by competing in the NAQT State Championships in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18. Team captain Colin Hainstock won an award for placing in the top ten among individual scorers. Other team members competing included Emerson Batory, Milo Dahleen, Otto Dahleen, and Oliver McConnell. The team is coached by Ms Riedlinger. Congratulations to all team members for a great season. They remained undefeated in district and regional play before qualifying for the state tournament. Go Cats!
Supporting Teens in Building a Life Free From Substance Abuse
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKMILmzVicoJnVlyK_BNHntpwgOeuga9/view?usp=sharing
Wildcat Softball at Cheboygan is rescheduled to tomorrow Tuesday 4/21/26
The Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship
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
The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is MAY 29th!!!
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
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
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ic9X5eWvaGz3j9ibImzRzp0TEwqPu9gH/view?usp=sharing
Team 5505 dialed in and performed top notch for the first 3 matches of States Competition. Despite a 0-3-0 record, they played with and against some of the most talented teams in the state, holding their own!!
Teamwork and strategy are key at this level of competition and the team is refining those skills with each match. This is seen clearly in the conversations taking place in the pits, as other teams are noticing and asking about their defence game. The team is showing off their well rounded skills in all aspects of the game: fuel gathering, score accuracy, end game hanging, and defense!
The team is excited for the next 9 matches taking place on Friday to continue proving their accuracy and team work! Here is the new link to watch matches and the rough estimate of when they will be playing. GO VOLTS!!!
https://www.youtube.com/live/_DTdFpvdGt0?si=TL9gL3yBTrwAObrJ
Teamwork and strategy are key at this level of competition and the team is refining those skills with each match. This is seen clearly in the conversations taking place in the pits, as other teams are noticing and asking about their defence game. The team is showing off their well rounded skills in all aspects of the game: fuel gathering, score accuracy, end game hanging, and defense!
The team is excited for the next 9 matches taking place on Friday to continue proving their accuracy and team work! Here is the new link to watch matches and the rough estimate of when they will be playing. GO VOLTS!!!
https://www.youtube.com/live/_DTdFpvdGt0?si=TL9gL3yBTrwAObrJ
Make up Testing Dates
PDF Version of the Flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VsTZqlcgAR5J-eah3O3NrggPSibDLwpg/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the Flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VsTZqlcgAR5J-eah3O3NrggPSibDLwpg/view?usp=sharing
Upcoming college visits with MI Gear UP
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MA5OkOrzVoku8MVQEPl8sBqs8Lyn3t0d/view?usp=sharing
Jenny Taratuta
MI GEAR up Coordinator/ Career & College Readiness Advisor
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com (989)358-5243
https://calendly.com/aps-mi-gearup-coordinator
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MA5OkOrzVoku8MVQEPl8sBqs8Lyn3t0d/view?usp=sharing
Jenny Taratuta
MI GEAR up Coordinator/ Career & College Readiness Advisor
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com (989)358-5243
https://calendly.com/aps-mi-gearup-coordinator
Not an APS Sponsored Event
Lions Legend Game at Thunder Bay Junior High on May 1st Free passes are available at each APS school in their offices. PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/19OxkgZIRbfpX9JqghWWfHfjE7Do5FS6Z/view?usp=sharing
Lions Legend Game at Thunder Bay Junior High on May 1st Free passes are available at each APS school in their offices. PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/19OxkgZIRbfpX9JqghWWfHfjE7Do5FS6Z/view?usp=sharing
Alpena High School Health Center is open to APS students
PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqW7kLS_ujvjt5XSvAnkvSMf9HWxo3t-/view?usp=sharing
PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqW7kLS_ujvjt5XSvAnkvSMf9HWxo3t-/view?usp=sharing
Wildcat assessment
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 ⋅ 8:30am – 9:30am (Eastern Time - New York)
🎸 Wildcat Assessment Tour 2026 – What You and your Student Needs to Know
Spring state testing is quickly approaching at Alpena High School.
Please review the section below for your student’s grade level.
👉 Go to your student’s grade below for testing details, schedules, and important information.
🎓 Grade 10
PSAT 10 – Thursday, April 16
👉 View Testing Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gY_anSQyHNgf5LtSv2UIhyf7M9g4P3qJ1eErnzx3EUg/edit?usp=sharing
🎓 Grade 11
WIN (ACT WorkKeys) – Thursday, April 9
👉 View Testing Details-https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Rln3P4U_-tgpcrVM8ta-jSCsXG-u6CDvTb5j4UoFb0/edit?usp=sharing
SAT (Michigan Merit Exam) – Wednesday, April 15
👉 View Testing Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XhqbdTDfRjNQLW7FoMU3I0KKLst_xwIhDLQIcpimBFg/edit?usp=sharing
M-STEP (Science & Social Studies) – Wednesday, April 22
👉 View Testing Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bqljMOs7hDngTnKBFa6PEUHQjLWTBR2nhkir6goAvxA/edit?usp=sharing
👉 View Parent/Student Letter (All Grade 11 Tests) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZzA2sWoBv0qoMcJoVqsMU5SGpPOTEAOnRLnq45QymYI/edit?usp=sharing
⚡ Important Reminders
• Digital Readiness: Students (9th - 11th Grade) will complete a readiness check during English classes. Online students (9th - 11th grade) who do not have an in person English class will come to AHS March 23-27 to complete.
• Juniors: These assessments are required for graduation
• Testing Day Expectations:
✔️ Bring a fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger
❌ No phones or electronic devices (they will be collected before testing)
📌 Additional Information
• Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form For Optional Information Provided during the SAT
🎸 Let’s rock these assessments—with Wildcat pride! 🎸
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 ⋅ 8:30am – 9:30am (Eastern Time - New York)
🎸 Wildcat Assessment Tour 2026 – What You and your Student Needs to Know
Spring state testing is quickly approaching at Alpena High School.
Please review the section below for your student’s grade level.
👉 Go to your student’s grade below for testing details, schedules, and important information.
🎓 Grade 10
PSAT 10 – Thursday, April 16
👉 View Testing Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gY_anSQyHNgf5LtSv2UIhyf7M9g4P3qJ1eErnzx3EUg/edit?usp=sharing
🎓 Grade 11
WIN (ACT WorkKeys) – Thursday, April 9
👉 View Testing Details-https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Rln3P4U_-tgpcrVM8ta-jSCsXG-u6CDvTb5j4UoFb0/edit?usp=sharing
SAT (Michigan Merit Exam) – Wednesday, April 15
👉 View Testing Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XhqbdTDfRjNQLW7FoMU3I0KKLst_xwIhDLQIcpimBFg/edit?usp=sharing
M-STEP (Science & Social Studies) – Wednesday, April 22
👉 View Testing Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bqljMOs7hDngTnKBFa6PEUHQjLWTBR2nhkir6goAvxA/edit?usp=sharing
👉 View Parent/Student Letter (All Grade 11 Tests) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZzA2sWoBv0qoMcJoVqsMU5SGpPOTEAOnRLnq45QymYI/edit?usp=sharing
⚡ Important Reminders
• Digital Readiness: Students (9th - 11th Grade) will complete a readiness check during English classes. Online students (9th - 11th grade) who do not have an in person English class will come to AHS March 23-27 to complete.
• Juniors: These assessments are required for graduation
• Testing Day Expectations:
✔️ Bring a fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger
❌ No phones or electronic devices (they will be collected before testing)
📌 Additional Information
• Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form For Optional Information Provided during the SAT
🎸 Let’s rock these assessments—with Wildcat pride! 🎸
