Welcome to Ella White Elementary
"Shaping Successful Students With Compassion."
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
Streaming Link for APS Board Meeting 6/24/24
Elementary Before and Afterschool Childcare Survey
APS Families, please take this survey if you are interested in before and after school childcare.
Main Office Staff
Schedule
8:23 - Classrooms Open
8:33 - Instruction Begins and Breakfast Delivery
3:42 - Dismissal
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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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Elementary Quicklinks
History
Ella White School is a K-5 elementary school located in the city of Alpena. It has an enrollment of about 466 students, with as many as half the students living within walking distance of this neighborhood school.
This school is an established facility in the community, having been built in 1950 with additions constructed in the late 50's/early 60's and again in the 90’s. In 2021, Ella White underwent extensive upgrades thanks to the 2020 Safe, Warm, Dry Bond. Upgrades included new flooring, cabinets, Main Office, parking lot, playground, and heating system.
Although located in the City of Alpena, At the present time, our facility is used to its capacity, including after-hours usage by the community, parents and students.
Ella White Elementary School's Vision: "Shaping Successful Students With Compassion."
Ella White in 1952
Ella White 2022
New Ella White Playground
Ella M. White, the namesake of our school. Ella (1875-1966), taught primary grades for 16 years from 1934-1950. She was also the business secretary for the Alpena Board of Education for 36 years. Not only was she an educator, she was a major force in the Alpena community. She was a charter member and 2nd President of the Women's Civic League, found the Alpena County Chapter of the American Red Cross, City Editor of the Alpena Daily Echo (1913-914), and appointed by the Governor to the state Emergency Relief Committee. The school was named for her in 1952
