Welcome to Besser Elementary
Besser Elementary School is located in the City of Alpena in northeastern Michigan. We are one of six elementary schools currently operated by the Alpena Public School District. Besser serves a population of approximately 455 K-5 students from the City and Township of Alpena.
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APS Board Meeting April 28, 2025
APS Board Meeting April 28, 2025
5:30 PM 2373 Gordon Rd Alpena MI 49707
Streaming Link
Bid Request: Custodial Supplies
Alpena Public Schools will accept sealed bids for Custodial Supplies until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Bid Request: Consumable Supplies
Alpena Public Schools will accept sealed bids for Consumable Supplies until 1:30 p.m. local time on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Bid Request: Refuse and Recycling Removal
Alpena Public Schools will accept sealed bids for Refuse and Recycling Removal until Thursday, May 8, 2025
Main Office Personnel
Schedule
- 8:20 - Doors Open/Breakfast
- 8:33 - Instruction Begins
- 3:42 - Dismissal
Half Day Dismissal is 11:45 am
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1 May
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Besser Kindergarten Round Up 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMBesser Kindergarten Round UpDate: May 1Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: Besser Elementary Calendar
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Stop in any time between 5 PM and 6:30 PM to:
Enroll your child
Take a building tour
Take a photo for “Kindergarten Signing Day!”
Take home a school readiness activity bag
Enjoy light refreshments
To be eligible for enrollment in Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten, your child must be 5 on or before December 1, 2025. If your child will turn 5 after September 1, but prior to December 1, an age waiver is required.
What to bring with you:
Legal birth certificate from the courthouse
Proof of parent’s residency (updated driver’s license, utility bill, rent/mortgage receipt)
Immunization record or proof of waiver from the health dept.
Vision screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025
Dental screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025
Questions or can’t make registration night?
Contact Susan at APS (989) 358-5025 or woodens@alpenaschools.com
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Besser Kindergarten Round Up 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMBesser Kindergarten Round UpDate: May 1Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Stop in any time between 5 PM and 6:30 PM to:
Enroll your child
Take a building tour
Take a photo for “Kindergarten Signing Day!”
Take home a school readiness activity bag
Enjoy light refreshments
To be eligible for enrollment in Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten, your child must be 5 on or before December 1, 2025. If your child will turn 5 after September 1, but prior to December 1, an age waiver is required.
What to bring with you:
Legal birth certificate from the courthouse
Proof of parent’s residency (updated driver’s license, utility bill, rent/mortgage receipt)
Immunization record or proof of waiver from the health dept.
Vision screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025
Dental screening (if completed) Must be after March 1, 2025
Questions or can’t make registration night?
Contact Susan at APS (989) 358-5025 or woodens@alpenaschools.com
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15 May
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Besser PAC Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBesser PAC MeetingDate: May 15Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCalendar: Besser Elementary Calendar
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16 May
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AM Students- PM Staff Professional DevelopmentDate: May 16Calendar: District Calendar
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19 Maythru May 23
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Besser BOGO Book Fair WeekDate: May 19 - May 23Calendar: Besser Elementary Calendar
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History
Located on twenty acres of land donated by local philanthropist Jesse Besser, the school opened in 1958 as an elementary school of the K-8 Thunder Bay School District. Besser became part of Alpena Public Schools as a junior high school in 1963. Due to declining enrollment, Besser was closed from 1983 until it reopened in 1986 as an elementary school.
