Welcome to ACES Academy
Alternative Choices for Educational Success
ACES Academy is a learning community focused on preparing students for individual success.
ACES Academy provides students the opportunity to work with our staff and personalize their learning allowing for greater opportunities for success. Using an Online based instructional format, teachers infuse technology into daily classroom lessons providing greater flexibility in connecting students to our digitally-wired world. Additionally, students have a variety of options to earn credit outside of the classroom including: work based learning, Career and Technical Education options, credit recovery, volunteering, and dual enrollment with Alpena Community College.
To help support students in their learning journey, each student is connected with a staff member who will become their mentor and “go to” person as they plan their roadmap towards graduation. Mentors connect with parents and families using a variety of communication tools to help build a solid bridge between home and the ACES community. From our orientation program to graduation, our support team works closely with the students and their families to help overcome the barriers that often interfere with student success.
Information about Returning to School at APS and 2024/2025 Calendar
We are preparing for a great start to the 2024/2025 school year at APS! Please note this important information for families to prepare for the new school year.
Supply lists by grade and school for K-8 will be provided by email, website and social media this week. High School needs are too diverse for a list with so many course options, but families can purchase universal basics such as pens, pencils, binder, folders etc.
Chromebook pick up for 6th grade and new students at APS Central Office 2373 Gordon Rd. the week of August 12; more details to come soon!
Student schedules (6-12) and teacher assignments (K-5) will be available in ParentVUE/StudentVUE after 4pm on August 19th.
Orientation August 21, 1:00 - 3:00
6th Grade and new students at Thunder Bay Junior High (TBJH)
9th Grade and new students at Alpena High School (AHS)
Open Houses August 21
Grades K-5 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Freshman Parent Meeting 6:00 -7:00 pm August 21 at Alpena High School (AHS)
Senior Parent Meeting 5:30 pm September 11th at Alpena High School (AHS)
Click Here for a Downloadable Calendar Link for 2024 2025 School Year
Highlights of the 2023/2024 School Year at Alpena Public Schools
By no means is this everything, there were great things happening across the district every day. This is just a look back at some special moments in the 2023/2024 School Year.
Google Slides Version Click HEREPDF Version Click Here
Streaming Link for APS Board Meeting 6/24/24
Office Personnel
ACES Academy Benefits
- Diversity of Credit Earning Options
- Mentoring
- All Students Provided a Chromebook
- Unique Schedule and School Year Calendar
- Career-Based Learning Experiences
- Co-Enrollment with Alpena High School
- Dual Enrollment with Alpena Community College
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Career Exploration Experiences
- Personalized Learning
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19 Aug
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Student schedules (6-12) and teacher assignments (K-5) will be available in ParentVUE/StudentVUE 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMStudent schedules (6-12) and teacher assignments (K-5) will be available in ParentVUE/StudentVUEDate: Aug 19Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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21 Aug
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AHS Freshman/New Student Orientation 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMAHS Freshman/New Student OrientationDate: Aug 21Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Thunder Bay 6th Grade/New Student Orientation 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMThunder Bay 6th Grade/New Student OrientationDate: Aug 21Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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AHS Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMAHS Open HouseDate: Aug 21Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Thunder Bay Junior High Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMThunder Bay Junior High Open HouseDate: Aug 21Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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