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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Student Shorts Film Competition happens in January. https://youtu.be/dP8ziRuDyJI?si=CQ_wqjyNp1oQUYBy
For more details https://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/event/student-shorts-film-competition/
For more details https://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/event/student-shorts-film-competition/

APS School Board Ad Hoc Meeting 12/8/25 10:30 AM
Developing a new member orientation
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@AlpenaPublicSchoolsMichigan
https://youtube.com/live/jCRqxLVCfRA?feature=share

TODAY!!
Come join Alpena FCCLA tonight at Culver's from 5:00-8:00 for dinner and learn more about what we do while supporting our cause. Hope to see you there!
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1giLeHOZMSD9MwdgUTVASAn73_vvIj1Ud/view?usp=sharing
Come join Alpena FCCLA tonight at Culver's from 5:00-8:00 for dinner and learn more about what we do while supporting our cause. Hope to see you there!
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1giLeHOZMSD9MwdgUTVASAn73_vvIj1Ud/view?usp=sharing

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

Bottle drive tonight for Alpena High School Career and Technical Education- Teacher Academy
PDF Version on the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MV_DgQSrHsArQ2uSFXgiN9nOlr2ZeG50/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version on the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MV_DgQSrHsArQ2uSFXgiN9nOlr2ZeG50/view?usp=sharing

PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16luS38D19N84-lnJYLAJ3yGm-H27zQMu/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16luS38D19N84-lnJYLAJ3yGm-H27zQMu/view?usp=sharing

FAFSA Workshop December 2nd
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DvDwJZXMzJx1SnnzCZU2sbRGx4OWd2f/view?usp=sharing
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DvDwJZXMzJx1SnnzCZU2sbRGx4OWd2f/view?usp=sharing

APS is closed on Monday December 1st 2025 due to icy roads particularly in the south and southwest parts of our service area.

FAFSA Workshop December 2nd
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DvDwJZXMzJx1SnnzCZU2sbRGx4OWd2f/view?usp=sharing
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DvDwJZXMzJx1SnnzCZU2sbRGx4OWd2f/view?usp=sharing

PDF version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqW7kLS_ujvjt5XSvAnkvSMf9HWxo3t-/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqW7kLS_ujvjt5XSvAnkvSMf9HWxo3t-/view?usp=sharing

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORUM
Streaming link https://youtube.com/live/uWCIE3Dbk-I?feature=share
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Note: This is a dedicated forum hosted by Dr. Rabbideau, Robert Atkins (Kingscott President), and Laura Casai (Project Director) to hear your feedback.
The public is encouraged to come, listen, and provide feedback at both events. We hope to see you there!
Streaming link https://youtube.com/live/uWCIE3Dbk-I?feature=share
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Note: This is a dedicated forum hosted by Dr. Rabbideau, Robert Atkins (Kingscott President), and Laura Casai (Project Director) to hear your feedback.
The public is encouraged to come, listen, and provide feedback at both events. We hope to see you there!

We have two key opportunities next week for you to get involved with our 'Reimagine Our Future; Together' facility planning.
To better accommodate community dialogue, both events will be held at the Alpena High School Wildcat Den.
1. BOE WORKSHOP
Date: Monday, Nov. 17
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Note: This is a new location for our regularly scheduled workshop. The primary agenda item will be the facility plan presentation from Kingscott Associates.
2. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORUM
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Note: This is a dedicated forum hosted by Dr. Rabbideau, Robert Atkins (Kingscott President), and Laura Casai (Project Director) to hear your feedback.
The public is encouraged to come, listen, and provide feedback at both events. We hope to see you there!
To better accommodate community dialogue, both events will be held at the Alpena High School Wildcat Den.
1. BOE WORKSHOP
Date: Monday, Nov. 17
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Note: This is a new location for our regularly scheduled workshop. The primary agenda item will be the facility plan presentation from Kingscott Associates.
2. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORUM
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Alpena High School Wildcat Den
Note: This is a dedicated forum hosted by Dr. Rabbideau, Robert Atkins (Kingscott President), and Laura Casai (Project Director) to hear your feedback.
The public is encouraged to come, listen, and provide feedback at both events. We hope to see you there!

APS Athletics is returning to Final Forms which allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. Click on the Parent Playbook Link if you need help getting started. We are asking the parents/guardians of all students planning to play sports to create accounts in Final Forms and register your student(s).https://alpena-mi.finalforms.com/
PDF Final Forms Instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing
You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
PDF Final Forms Instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing
You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics

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

2025-26 Winter Coaches/Tryouts
Boys Basketball- Evan Neff neffe@alpenaschools.com
November 12th and 13th 3:00PM-5:00PM
Comp. Cheer- Kaitlin Skiba skibaka@alpenaschools.com
November 11th and 12th 4:30PM-6:30PМ
Boys/Girls Wrestling- Matt Kowalski kowalskima@alpenaschools.com
Practices Begin on November 17th-3:00PM-5:30PM (Everyone Welcome)
Girls Basketball- Mark Toppi toppim@alpenaschools.com
November 19th and 20th- 3PM-5:30PM
Boys Swim- Jen Johnson johnsonj@alpenaschools.com
November 24th and 25th- 2:45PM-4:30PM
Boys Basketball- Evan Neff neffe@alpenaschools.com
November 12th and 13th 3:00PM-5:00PM
Comp. Cheer- Kaitlin Skiba skibaka@alpenaschools.com
November 11th and 12th 4:30PM-6:30PМ
Boys/Girls Wrestling- Matt Kowalski kowalskima@alpenaschools.com
Practices Begin on November 17th-3:00PM-5:30PM (Everyone Welcome)
Girls Basketball- Mark Toppi toppim@alpenaschools.com
November 19th and 20th- 3PM-5:30PM
Boys Swim- Jen Johnson johnsonj@alpenaschools.com
November 24th and 25th- 2:45PM-4:30PM

College Readiness Events
Baker College Admissions Rep visit December 9th
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1un2DtPyj1zEtWIFNCaLEd0_A8qXkS-au/view?usp=sharing
FAFSA Workshop December 2nd
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DvDwJZXMzJx1SnnzCZU2sbRGx4OWd2f/view?usp=sharing
Baker College Admissions Rep visit December 9th
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1un2DtPyj1zEtWIFNCaLEd0_A8qXkS-au/view?usp=sharing
FAFSA Workshop December 2nd
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DvDwJZXMzJx1SnnzCZU2sbRGx4OWd2f/view?usp=sharing


Video on Applying to ACC and Sending Transcripts Through Parchment!
For assistance contact our College Advisor Mrs. Schultz schultzc@alpenaschools.com or 358 5319
For assistance contact our College Advisor Mrs. Schultz schultzc@alpenaschools.com or 358 5319

Free online tutoring services available from upchieve.org to Alpena High School through our partnership with MI GEAR UPl

APS Limited Public Forum Policy
The District-approved social media platforms/sites are considered limited public forums. As such, the District will monitor posted comments to verify they are on-topic, consistent with the posted rules for use of the forum, and in compliance with the platform/site's applicable terms of service.
The District reserves the right to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods, or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures.
District-approved social media sites shall not contain content that is obscene; is vulgar and lewd such that it undermines the school's basic educational mission; is libelous or defamatory; constitutes hate speech; promotes illegal drug use; is aimed at inciting an individual to engage in unlawful acts or to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with District operations; or interferes with the rights of others.
Students, parents, and members of the general public who access District-approved social media platforms are similarly expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, and civil manner.
The District-approved social media platforms/sites are considered limited public forums. As such, the District will monitor posted comments to verify they are on-topic, consistent with the posted rules for use of the forum, and in compliance with the platform/site's applicable terms of service.
The District reserves the right to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods, or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures.
District-approved social media sites shall not contain content that is obscene; is vulgar and lewd such that it undermines the school's basic educational mission; is libelous or defamatory; constitutes hate speech; promotes illegal drug use; is aimed at inciting an individual to engage in unlawful acts or to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with District operations; or interferes with the rights of others.
Students, parents, and members of the general public who access District-approved social media platforms are similarly expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, and civil manner.

