APS is closed Monday 2/23/26 due to icy backroads along with heavy drifted snow across our service area.
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxjO3L-LFRTpDFxB4O79lXl62_-0eWh0/view?usp=sharing
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
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
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
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
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
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing
AHS Agriscience Houseplant Sale
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o36opSkut5h0b8oSAJ9P8usPStRCFxo_/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o36opSkut5h0b8oSAJ9P8usPStRCFxo_/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
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/
https://maap.org/
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxjO3L-LFRTpDFxB4O79lXl62_-0eWh0/view?usp=sharing
APS Board February Meeting 2/23/26 at 5:30 PM at Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Streaming link for YouTube@alpenapublicschoolsmichigan
https://youtube.com/live/B5vRSUlnSEY?feature=share
Strategic Planning Forum will follow the meeting
APS Athletics presents a new athletic app that provides a single, unified digital platform to strengthen communication, enhance safety, improve engagement, and streamline access to athletic information for students, families, staff, and the broader school community—across all sports, and all seasons. This project aligns with the stated goals of the APS Strategic Plan Pillar IV as it helps to support our partnership with our families as well as utilizes and enhances our districts' community partnerships.
We thank these local businesses and individuals that provided funding for the costs of developing the app:
Zac Rousseau - R&R dock service
Northern Lights Area
Freese Hydraulics
Sam Rumbles- State farm Insurance
Skiba Vision Center
Alpena Ace Hardware
Alpena GMC
Tom Heise- HTSS
Jordan Susewitz- Suseworks Media
Cadarette Collision
The athletic department will fund it moving forward with a $15 fee per athlete each year. The smartphone app is available for free download by searching “Alpena Wildcats” at the Apple Store or Google Play and is customizable for the user’s preferences.
We thank these local businesses and individuals that provided funding for the costs of developing the app:
Zac Rousseau - R&R dock service
Northern Lights Area
Freese Hydraulics
Sam Rumbles- State farm Insurance
Skiba Vision Center
Alpena Ace Hardware
Alpena GMC
Tom Heise- HTSS
Jordan Susewitz- Suseworks Media
Cadarette Collision
The athletic department will fund it moving forward with a $15 fee per athlete each year. The smartphone app is available for free download by searching “Alpena Wildcats” at the Apple Store or Google Play and is customizable for the user’s preferences.
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
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.
Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline March 1st!
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtljaAEEl2FxX_tWDw8R4TuKz5j9agm_/view?usp=sharing
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
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
