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.
Invitation to Bid: Agriscience and Spray Booth Renovations
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference meeting will be held at the job site on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Alpena High School.
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
APS Board Meeting July 2024
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
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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15 Aug
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Besser PAC Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBesser PAC MeetingDate: Aug 15Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCalendar: Besser Elementary Calendar
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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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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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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.
