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 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.

When a school bus comes to a stop and activates its red flashing lights, drivers traveling in both directions are required to come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the school bus. Drivers must remain stopped until the school bus resumes moving down the road or turns off its red flashing lights. Drivers who violate this section are guilty of a civil infraction and face fines between $100 and $500, and up to 100 hours of community service.

Be aware. Listen, look, pay attention to the people, and places around you.
Go with your gut. If you feel uncomfortable about something you have seen or heard, talk to an adult to help you sort out the facts of the situation.
Report. There is a difference between reporting and tattling or gossiping. By providing information either directly or confidentially, you may be able to prevent harm to others.
Know what to REPORT.
who, or what you saw
when you saw it
where it occurred
why it's suspicious
https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/encourage/see-something-say-something-do-something
Go with your gut. If you feel uncomfortable about something you have seen or heard, talk to an adult to help you sort out the facts of the situation.
Report. There is a difference between reporting and tattling or gossiping. By providing information either directly or confidentially, you may be able to prevent harm to others.
Know what to REPORT.
who, or what you saw
when you saw it
where it occurred
why it's suspicious
https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/encourage/see-something-say-something-do-something

Alpena High School Health Center Treatment Consent Form
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

ACC Student Nurses Association Halloween 5k
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QI1Z1sG9RpXi8k2MXHa6SQhtgTRI-FOP/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QI1Z1sG9RpXi8k2MXHa6SQhtgTRI-FOP/view?usp=sharing

School Health Information and Resource Links
Find answers to your school health questions by clicking on the links below. This information is provided by Alpena Public Schools and is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to replace the need for your health care provider's attention. If you need assistance contact APS District Nurse Lisa Thayer (989) 358-5946 or thayerl@alpenaschools.com
https://www.alpenaschools.com/parents-students/school-health-info/
Find answers to your school health questions by clicking on the links below. This information is provided by Alpena Public Schools and is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to replace the need for your health care provider's attention. If you need assistance contact APS District Nurse Lisa Thayer (989) 358-5946 or thayerl@alpenaschools.com
https://www.alpenaschools.com/parents-students/school-health-info/

Hinks PTO Haunted Woods
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdRImhYLJOhPr5fSCxWqTEfqVx_9Op2I/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdRImhYLJOhPr5fSCxWqTEfqVx_9Op2I/view?usp=sharing

Alpena Public Schools contracts with the WillSub service for substitute custodians, instructional assistants, food service workers, secretaries and teachers. Individuals who wish to work as substitute staff for Alpena Public Schools should follow the steps below to complete the required application and necessary online training:
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities

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

Schedule Reminder!
No school for students on Monday 10/13/25 due to state mandated staff training

PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/view?usp=sharing

Alpena Public Schools contracts with the WillSub service for substitute custodians, instructional assistants, food service workers, secretaries and teachers. Individuals who wish to work as substitute staff for Alpena Public Schools should follow the steps below to complete the required application and necessary online training:
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities
Visit https://www.willsub.com.
Click the Start a New Account button.
You will be prompted to complete a four-step enrollment process; application, fingerprinting, online training, and uploading of required documentation.
Questions regarding subbing may directed to the APS Sub-Procurement Office - Telephone (989) 358-5031.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/employment-opportunities

PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SmRqnChVHtQdGG24dWvefVFXKkcs8Xqt/view?usp=sharing

REPORT Don't REPOST!
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.

Hinks Haunted Woods
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdRImhYLJOhPr5fSCxWqTEfqVx_9Op2I/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdRImhYLJOhPr5fSCxWqTEfqVx_9Op2I/view?usp=sharing

This Friday October 10th!
PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/view?usp=sharing
PDF Version of the Homecoming Tailgate Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8c7fePZXPY7l2fc7zRvvK7-_FpqtmCE/view?usp=sharing

REPORT Don't REPOST!
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.
The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is if you See Something, Say Something. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using ok2say.com. On an annual basis the district and law enforcement are seeing messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults just repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner, it makes us less safe. Please REPORT and don't REPOST.

Future Wildcat Cheer Clinic
Calling all future Wildcat cheerleaders! Do you want to show your spirit and excitement? If so, AHS Varsity Cheerleaders are hosting a youth cheer clinic and we want you there! During the clinic, you will learn cheers that you will be able to perform at the AHS Varsity football game!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Yk6JEdMqpro6TS9q8
WHO: 2nd through 8th graders
WHEN: Practice clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 5-7pm
WHERE: Practice will be held at the Wildcat Stadium.
*If it rains or there is a sports game going on, we will hold practice at the HS gym*
*T-shirts and bows will be handed out at the clinic*
PERFORMANCE: All grades will perform during the 1st quarter at the Varsity football game on October 17th at 7pm. We ask that your child comes at 6:00 to review the cheers before the game.
COST: $40.00 - Checks can be made payable to "Alpena Athletics-Cheerleading" or cash.
Bring money to the clinic on October 15th in order to secure your tshirt and bow.
COST INCLUDES: cheers to perform, t-shirt, bow, and treat
DEADLINE: Friday, October 3rd. Please fill out this form
*If your child registers after the deadline, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt*
For more information, please contact Head Coach: Kaitlin Skiba / skibaka@alpenaschools.com
Calling all future Wildcat cheerleaders! Do you want to show your spirit and excitement? If so, AHS Varsity Cheerleaders are hosting a youth cheer clinic and we want you there! During the clinic, you will learn cheers that you will be able to perform at the AHS Varsity football game!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Yk6JEdMqpro6TS9q8
WHO: 2nd through 8th graders
WHEN: Practice clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 5-7pm
WHERE: Practice will be held at the Wildcat Stadium.
*If it rains or there is a sports game going on, we will hold practice at the HS gym*
*T-shirts and bows will be handed out at the clinic*
PERFORMANCE: All grades will perform during the 1st quarter at the Varsity football game on October 17th at 7pm. We ask that your child comes at 6:00 to review the cheers before the game.
COST: $40.00 - Checks can be made payable to "Alpena Athletics-Cheerleading" or cash.
Bring money to the clinic on October 15th in order to secure your tshirt and bow.
COST INCLUDES: cheers to perform, t-shirt, bow, and treat
DEADLINE: Friday, October 3rd. Please fill out this form
*If your child registers after the deadline, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt*
For more information, please contact Head Coach: Kaitlin Skiba / skibaka@alpenaschools.com

