For Parents

A schedule displaying the start and end times for various schools in the Alpha Public Schools district, including specific dismissal times for half-days.

Enrollment Information

Registering a little one for Kindergarten? New to the area? Choosing APS from among other schooling options? Here's where to find information about enrolling with Alpena Public Schools. Start your learning journey here!

Food Service Information

APS Food Service serves thousands of meals each day. View menus, reserve food bags for an upcoming food distribution, and more. Bon Appetit!

Kindergarten Readiness

Wondering about your child's readiness for Kindergarten? APS has generations of experience helping families make good choices for their children. Start smart by learning about Kindergarten Readiness!

Meal Magic Portal

See your child's meal history through the Meal Magic portal. NOTE: Use the SchoolPay service to add money to your child's meal account or to check your account balance. Check the meal history here.

School Messenger

The School Messenger Automated Contact System is used by the district to help keep families informed. It includes customizable options for phone, email or text messaging. More...

SchoolPay Login

Using a SchoolPay account is a convenient way to add money to your child's meal account, buy Chromebook insurance, and more using a debit or credit card. It's even possible to donate to support one of the many important initiatives happening around APS. Login, or set up a new account here.

Student Accident Coverage

Alpena Public Schools 2022-2023 Voluntary Student Accident coverage is open for enrollment (as of 8/1/2022). All students (JK-12) within APS is eligible for coverage. Families can enroll their student(s) anytime throughout the 2022-23 school year. FORM

Synergy Login for Parents

Synergy is our district's student information system which holds grades, attendance and discipline information. View your child's information through the Synergy ParentVUE portal. Click to go to the ParentVUE login page.

Transportation Request

Need to request a change in busing? Use this form for every child for whom you are requesting a change of bus pick-up and/or drop-off location. Complete the form here.

Synergy Information For Parents

Lunch Menus and Online Lunch Accounts

District lunch menus are available to view online. View district lunch menus.

Parents can view their students' lunch account information online. Sign up on our Food Service login screen. Contact 989-358-5020 with questions or more information.

Alpena Career and College Readiness

Alpena Career and College Access Network is a community grant funded project to help prepare kids for future success. Visit for information that will help students to be financially, socially and academically prepared for success after high school. Attaining education and training for future careers is vital for individuals and our community's future.

Volunteer Form

For information on Guidelines for Student Observers, Student Teachers & Volunteers, please contact the HR Department at 358-5030.

Enroll for Fall!

Visit us at 2373 Gordon Road Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Caring staff will be available to help register and explain options for your child, including Developmental Kindergarten.

To register, bring a birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization and vision screening.

Call 358-5025 if you need more information, or see the enrollment info page.

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