Alpena County Library Summer Reading Program
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
Registration is at www.dabsbasketball.com make sure to agree to the waivers. The jersey sign ups are until June 5th but the deadline for the basketball sign ups is June 21st.
ParentVUE Grade and Attendance Notifications (Smartphone APP available!)
You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.
For login information contact your child's school
1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.
2. click Update Account.
3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.
For login information contact your child's school
1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.
2. click Update Account.
3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
STARBASE SUMMER ACADEMY for 5th Grade students-Not an APS sponsored event
https://www.starbasealpena.org/summer
The APS Board Workshop for May 2026 begins on Monday May 11th at 5:30 PM on https://www.youtube.com/@AlpenaPublicSchoolsMichigan
Direct Link https://youtube.com/live/QKQJWiVu1Fs?feature=share
Direct Link https://youtube.com/live/QKQJWiVu1Fs?feature=share
Mother’s Day is celebrated to honor, appreciate, and recognize the love, sacrifices, and contributions of mothers and mother figures. Founded in the U.S. by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to honor her mother’s legacy, it was officially declared a national holiday in 1914 to recognize the essential role mothers play in families and society.
Welcome to the Northeast Michigan Mental Health Map.
As you look to chart a way to a healthier life, whether that be for yourself or someone you love, know you are not alone, and help is available. With a focus on getting well and the willingness to advocate for yourself to get the correct treatment, you will be able to gain more control over your brain and behaviors to start living the life you deserve. As you explore the many paths on this map, you are likely to discover options you didn’t know about. Utilize all this tool has to offer and find the one that is best for you!
https://www.partnersinpreventionnemi.org/mental-health-map
As you look to chart a way to a healthier life, whether that be for yourself or someone you love, know you are not alone, and help is available. With a focus on getting well and the willingness to advocate for yourself to get the correct treatment, you will be able to gain more control over your brain and behaviors to start living the life you deserve. As you explore the many paths on this map, you are likely to discover options you didn’t know about. Utilize all this tool has to offer and find the one that is best for you!
https://www.partnersinpreventionnemi.org/mental-health-map
Alpena County Library Summer Reading Program
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z95yUXaxpiH9DvmngWyeS74-BGp0oYU/view?usp=sharing
Alpena Public Schools is proud to announce that in the 2026-27 school year, we will provide new transportation services for our families who utilize our local daycare centers. This approach aligns with the APS Strategic Plan Pillar IV: Family and Community Partnerships.
APS will now provide transportation to and from the daycare centers and elementary schools listed below:
The following transportation services will be available for elementary students:
● Alpena Child Development Center: Servicing Besser, Ella White, and Lincoln.
● Scribbles and Giggles: Servicing Besser and Hinks.
● Totally Kids: Servicing Ella White.
● Sunrise Daycare: Servicing Ella White.
Boys and Girls Club Transportation
Busing will also be provided to the Boys and Girls Club from Besser, Ella White, and Lincoln as well as ACES, Alpena High and Thunder Bay.
Interested families will need to contact transportation at 989-358-5792 to enroll for services. We hope this addition to our services eases scheduling and transportation concerns and provides peace of mind for our students and families.
The Friendship Room at St. Bernard's (No age restrictions, available all year) 322 W. Chisholm Street (989) 354-8018 Monday to Friday 4-5:30 P.M. Saturday 2:30-4 P.M.
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena (19 and under) 801 W Miller Street (989) 356 0214
Meal time is M-F at 4pm
You do not have to be a member to receive a meal. Membership is $50 per year with scholarships available.
THE SALVATION ARMY Food and Hygiene Pantry (Please call for an appointment)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm 772 N. 2nd Ave. (989) 358-2769
St. Vincent de Paul
2635 US 23 South, Alpena / 989 464 6375 By appointment Food Support T/TH 11:30-2:15 PM families are allowed to utilize the pantry once a month.
Trinity Episcopal Church at 124 East Washington, 989-356-0576. Dinner served on Sundays from 4-5 p.m. All are welcome. Food pantry available by appointment. 989 356 0576
Grace Lutheran 119 W. Dunbar Food Pantry which is open 24/7. There is an outdoor box and inside cabinet in the entrance to the Parish Ed building.
ACC has a food pantry in Besser Technical Center. Anyone enrolled at ACC has access
Sunrise Community Food Pantry - Hubbard Lake Bible Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday
FFA Little Food Pantry at Alpena High School in the rear traffic circle off Garden Street
Boys and Girls Club of Alpena (19 and under) 801 W Miller Street (989) 356 0214
Meal time is M-F at 4pm
You do not have to be a member to receive a meal. Membership is $50 per year with scholarships available.
THE SALVATION ARMY Food and Hygiene Pantry (Please call for an appointment)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm 772 N. 2nd Ave. (989) 358-2769
St. Vincent de Paul
2635 US 23 South, Alpena / 989 464 6375 By appointment Food Support T/TH 11:30-2:15 PM families are allowed to utilize the pantry once a month.
Trinity Episcopal Church at 124 East Washington, 989-356-0576. Dinner served on Sundays from 4-5 p.m. All are welcome. Food pantry available by appointment. 989 356 0576
Grace Lutheran 119 W. Dunbar Food Pantry which is open 24/7. There is an outdoor box and inside cabinet in the entrance to the Parish Ed building.
ACC has a food pantry in Besser Technical Center. Anyone enrolled at ACC has access
Sunrise Community Food Pantry - Hubbard Lake Bible Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday
FFA Little Food Pantry at Alpena High School in the rear traffic circle off Garden Street
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
30th ANNUAL ALPENA BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
LOCATION: Alpena High School
DATES and TIMES
June 15th-17th, 2026 (3 days)
K - 2nd Grades- 9:00 am -10:00 am
3rd - 5th Grades- 10:00 am - Noon
6th - 8th Grades- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Who Can Attend?
Any boys in grades K - 8th Grade (next school year grade) who are interested in building on their skills as a basketball player.
COST $50 per person (includes camp t-shirt) - Make payments the day of camp.
Cash payments or a check to “Alpena Boys Rebound Club”
REGISTRATION
Register by clicking on the link below. If you have more than one child attending, do one form for each child. Payments are due the day of the camp.
K-2nd Grade Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7ovbg_Cba7wTe8B5ZIfsBP_1OQJi7NPcuMbq0Glo8Yk6BhQ/viewform
3rd-5th Grade Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRs8EPOlQ998eAYIMXUepm5V1eupt_yksFG68OfUtIfWao4g/viewform
6th-8th Grade Registration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenJPyDanflM9rCNBzyQCQKFBk6Xzo1nzLVNtP9ZDpgupOOWg/viewform
WAIVER
There is a waiver that needs to be signed for camp. Click on the link below and bring the completed waiver to camp.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10zPfLVRt2oCE_c2pyIrPQ9wMENLSuD4I/view?usp=sharing
Questions
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email the following:
Evan Neff at 989-297-6037 or neffe@alpenaschools.com
CAMP NOTES
The purpose of this camp is to learn basic basketball fundamentals such as shooting, finishing, ball handling, and live gameplay. Camp will be a good time to train in an energetic and fun environment, and compete against others and against yourself. This camp will be run by our high school coaching staff, as well as some of our current high school players and alumni. This will be a great time for young players to get introduced to our AHS basketball program, and have fun in a highly competitive environment.
LOCATION: Alpena High School
DATES and TIMES
June 15th-17th, 2026 (3 days)
K - 2nd Grades- 9:00 am -10:00 am
3rd - 5th Grades- 10:00 am - Noon
6th - 8th Grades- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Who Can Attend?
Any boys in grades K - 8th Grade (next school year grade) who are interested in building on their skills as a basketball player.
COST $50 per person (includes camp t-shirt) - Make payments the day of camp.
Cash payments or a check to “Alpena Boys Rebound Club”
REGISTRATION
Register by clicking on the link below. If you have more than one child attending, do one form for each child. Payments are due the day of the camp.
K-2nd Grade Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7ovbg_Cba7wTe8B5ZIfsBP_1OQJi7NPcuMbq0Glo8Yk6BhQ/viewform
3rd-5th Grade Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRs8EPOlQ998eAYIMXUepm5V1eupt_yksFG68OfUtIfWao4g/viewform
6th-8th Grade Registration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenJPyDanflM9rCNBzyQCQKFBk6Xzo1nzLVNtP9ZDpgupOOWg/viewform
WAIVER
There is a waiver that needs to be signed for camp. Click on the link below and bring the completed waiver to camp.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10zPfLVRt2oCE_c2pyIrPQ9wMENLSuD4I/view?usp=sharing
Questions
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email the following:
Evan Neff at 989-297-6037 or neffe@alpenaschools.com
CAMP NOTES
The purpose of this camp is to learn basic basketball fundamentals such as shooting, finishing, ball handling, and live gameplay. Camp will be a good time to train in an energetic and fun environment, and compete against others and against yourself. This camp will be run by our high school coaching staff, as well as some of our current high school players and alumni. This will be a great time for young players to get introduced to our AHS basketball program, and have fun in a highly competitive environment.
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
Color Run for a Cause
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1kJonOb5HErZQ_LDQdtoRoEFqGq-6kL/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1kJonOb5HErZQ_LDQdtoRoEFqGq-6kL/view?usp=sharing
ParentVUE Grade and Attendance Notifications (Smartphone APP available!)
You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.
For login information contact your child's school
1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.
2. click Update Account.
3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
You can set up your account in ParentVUE to get notified if grades fall below a certain percentage or when the student has been late or missed a class.
For login information contact your child's school
1. Parents need to go into "My Account", check the box for the features they want to activate, such as grades or attendance.
2. click Update Account.
3. This will then bring up another screen for them to choose the options of what day of the week, what percentage to send the notice, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PtMACYAHQ
Wildcat Run Club PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1obEJ-IIMhPwBxoixYCVi1dlK-v1I5rcI/view?usp=sharing
Happy Spring Break March 30th-April 3rd
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
Schedule Reminders!
Thursday 3/26 ½ day for students
Friday 3/27 no school for students
Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday PM
Thunder Bay Junior High 10:26 Half-day dismissal
Alpena High/ACES 10:36 Half-day dismissal
Lincoln, Ella White, Besser 11:45 Half-day dismissal
Hinks, Sanborn, Wilson 12:06 Half-day dismissal
Spring Break March 30th-April 6th students return April 7th!
Thursday 3/26 ½ day for students
Friday 3/27 no school for students
Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday PM
Thunder Bay Junior High 10:26 Half-day dismissal
Alpena High/ACES 10:36 Half-day dismissal
Lincoln, Ella White, Besser 11:45 Half-day dismissal
Hinks, Sanborn, Wilson 12:06 Half-day dismissal
Spring Break March 30th-April 6th students return April 7th!
