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
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.
Alpena Public Schools will be closed on Thursday 2/19/26 due to icy road conditions across the district.
The Thunder Bay scheduling meetings set for this evening will be rescheduled to Thursday 2/19/26 at the same times
All evening events at APS buildings as well as athletic events and practices home or away are canceled Wednesday 2/18/26
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.
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
There will be no special meeting following the APS board workshop on 2/16/26. Bid consideration will be handled at the regular APS monthly board on 2/23/26.
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
BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting Immediately following the Workshop
Monday, February 16th, 2026 7:30 p.m. APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Rd. Alpena MI
The board will hold a special meeting following the workshop to review/vote on several bids.
Monday, February 16th, 2026 7:30 p.m. APS Board Room 2373 Gordon Rd. Alpena MI
The board will hold a special meeting following the workshop to review/vote on several bids.
Schedule reminder!
1/2 Day for students today
No School on Monday February 16th 2026
Enjoy the long weekend!
Friday February 13th
½ Day for Students due to state mandated staff training
½ Day for Students due to state mandated staff training
February 2026 APS Board Workshop 2/16/26 5:30 PM
Streaming link on YouTube@alpenapublicschoolsmichigan
https://youtube.com/live/n0qWHw-BiW0?feature=share
Streaming link on YouTube@alpenapublicschoolsmichigan
https://youtube.com/live/n0qWHw-BiW0?feature=share
Alpena Area Brick Build
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/11h5bn3BRlIapZTonxH2Cy4antB_F3V6N/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/11h5bn3BRlIapZTonxH2Cy4antB_F3V6N/view?usp=sharing
Friday February 13th
½ Day for Students due to state mandated staff training
½ Day for Students due to state mandated staff training
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
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.
Dear Students, Staff, and Families,
Alpena Public Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026.
This closure is due to ongoing water service issues and the active boil water advisory within the City of Alpena. Our decision is based on several critical factors:
Attendance Requirements: Currently, schools serving over 65% of our student body are under a boil water advisory. Since state regulations require a minimum of 75% student attendance for a day to count toward instructional hours, we are unable to hold classes.
Health & Nutrition: The boil water advisory prevents students and staff from using the drinking fountains. State law requires access to water for students while at school.
Service Reliability: While water service has been restored, we anticipate potential interruptions as the city works toward full restoration. Once the system has been fully restored, testing will need to take place to certify water quality.
The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges.
Alpena Public Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026.
This closure is due to ongoing water service issues and the active boil water advisory within the City of Alpena. Our decision is based on several critical factors:
Attendance Requirements: Currently, schools serving over 65% of our student body are under a boil water advisory. Since state regulations require a minimum of 75% student attendance for a day to count toward instructional hours, we are unable to hold classes.
Health & Nutrition: The boil water advisory prevents students and staff from using the drinking fountains. State law requires access to water for students while at school.
Service Reliability: While water service has been restored, we anticipate potential interruptions as the city works toward full restoration. Once the system has been fully restored, testing will need to take place to certify water quality.
The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges.
APS is closed Thursday 2/5/26 due to boil water advisory affecting four APS buildings
