Welcome to Hinks Elementary
Hinks Elementary School is located approximately 7 miles north of Alpena in northeastern Michigan. We are one of six elementary schools currently operated by the Alpena Public School District.
Hinks serves a population of approximately 200 K-5 students from the Township of Alpena in Alpena County and part of Presque Isle County.
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
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
Hinks Schedule
8:44 - Doors Open/Breakfast
8:54 - Instruction Begins
4:03 - Dismissal
Half-Day Dismissal - 12:06