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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
This month’s staff Wildcat Way is Mrs. Branding! Mrs. Branding is genuinely positive in every class every day. She respects all students and walks a fine line between demanding rigor and expressing empathy for students. She treats all students with dignity and respect and shows a genuine commitment to helping them grow. Congratulations!
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Counseling
Looking for a volunteer opportunity?
We are always looking for students who are willing to tutor other students. If you are interested, please reach out to your counselor.
If you were unable to meet with your counselor when your class did Minute Meetings, be sure to schedule an appointment with your counselor to check in. Click the link to schedule that appointment: Student Counseling Appointment Form
Seniors: If you haven't had your senior meeting yet, please be sure to schedule that as soon as possible Student Counseling Appointment Form
A note from Mrs. Miller
Hello, S-Z students and families. I wanted to let you know that I will be out on a medical leave for a while. I am going to miss my students greatly and look forward to catching up when I am able to return. During my absence, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Buchinger, Mrs. Ayers and my fellow counselors (Mrs. Studley, Ms. Riedlinger and Mrs. Linton) will be able to assist you.
AHS Upcoming Events
REGISTER DURING LUNCH on MONDAY OCT. 19
BLOOD DRIVE on Oct. 23
Staff and Students are encouraged to participate.
NOT A PUBLIC EVENT
A few pieces of information:
16 years and older - 16 yr olds will NEED parental consent
Athletes - need a signed note from your coach for participation
Students will be excused from class during their scheduled donation time.
Whole donation process takes about 1 hour.
SNACKS and DRINKS provided!!
Watch this short informational video: Donate Blood 101
AHS Unity Day
-- From Student Council
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and Unity Day is the highlight! This Wednesday, October 21st, is Unity Day! We want you to wear and share orange to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to help prevent bullying at AHS.
Make sure to do something kind everyday, but especially Wednesday!
Student Council will be on the announcements every day to share a kindness quote in honor of Unity Week.
Thursdy, October 22nd
Items To Review
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Student Work Permits
Senior Information
Senior Sunset photo's taken by M-32 Photography are available and at no cost to view- go to Facebook Kaput page or AHS Facebook to find the link. You can download any photo and print to your desired location. Thank you M-32 Photograpy for offering this service.
Senior Yearbook Deadlines: NOVEMBER 1st is Fast Approaching!!
All Photos and Quotes are submitted through Jostens PhotoShare. CLICK THIS LINK TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS AND QUOTE!!
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit to these deadlines. You can submit them at any time, and it is so helpful and appreciated by our staff to have them turned in before the deadline.
NOVEMBER 1st - Senior Pictures and Senior Quotes
Portrait: You are responsible for submitting a Senior Portrait to the yearbook. If you do not wish to submit a portrait picture, we can use your school ID picture. If you need assistance getting senior portraits taken, please email ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com, and we will be happy to help.
Quote: You can send in a quote to be featured with your senior portrait. This must be VERY SCHOOL APPROPRIATE. (Character Limit is 130.)
DECEMBER 1st - Senior Baby Pictures and PAYMENT
Baby Pictures: You can send in up to THREE pictures. Each picture costs $5. PAYMENT IS DUE DECEMBER 1st. These can be pictures of you as a baby, toddler, and up through elementary school. It is also fun to submit pictures of you with your classmates!
** If you submit ALL DEADLINES (Senior Portrait, Quote, Baby Pictures, and Payment) by NOVEMBER 1st, you will get ONE baby Picture FREE!!
DECEMBER 1st - Senior Recognition ADs Lower Price
FEBRUARY 1st - Senior Recognition ADS Last Chance
Senior Recognition ADs: This is a place for parents to purchase space to celebrate their senior. You can include more pictures and a dedicated message. All Recognition ADs are purchased and designed through the JOSTENS website. Please purchase those before December 1st for the lowest cost.
PhotoShare How To Video.mp4Advise Michigan
Hello AHS! Although October is quickly coming to a close, we still have a few events left to celebrate college month!
College Trivia: Test your college knowledge in the Wildcat Den on Tuesday (10/20) and Thursday (10/22) during lunch, and win prizes, such as candy, college swag, and more!
College Month Spirit Days: On Thursday, October 22nd, represent your favorite college athletics team by wearing their gear or colors! Next week, on Monday, October 26th, dress as your childhood dream job.
Admissions Representative Visits: SVSU 10/21 @ 1:00 PM and MSU 10/22 @ 1:30 PM SIGN UP IN WILDCAT DEN
As always, I am here for support as you navigate through the college process. Please feel free to drop in at my office in the Wildcat Den (C-205), or contact me at kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com. I am happy to help!
FULL LIST OF REPRESENTATIVE VISITS
Attention Seniors and Parents: Looking for additional support with FAFSA and other college-related materials? Stop by Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 29th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and October 30th from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No appointment needed!
Unable to make it to Parent-Teacher Conferences? Please feel free to schedule an appointment with me at kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com.
Athletics
Glow Show Flyer AHS Marching Band (2).pdf2026-27 MHSAA Scholar- Athlete Award
The online application for the 2026-27 Scholar-Athlete Award is now available. Students will fill out the entire application online, which includes applicant background info, short-answer questions, and essays. Judges will also be reviewing and scoring applications online.
Please us the link to access more details
Testing Information
Upcoming Events:
10/21/26 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6pm @ NOAA Theater
Unity Day-- Wear Orange and promote kindness today and everyday
10/22/26 Picture Retake Day AHS/ACES
10/23/26 Blood Drive in Health Occupations 8am - 1pm
10/28/26 Early College 13th Year Parent/Student Meeting -5:30 pm @ ACC Granum Theatre
10/29/26 Early Release for Students -- Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 - 6pm
10/30/26 No School For Students -- Morning Parent/Teacher Conferences 7:30 - 10:30am
11/3/26 Josten's Student Meetings in the Auditorium
Freshman Meeting starting at Homeroom 9:31am
Senior Meeting @ 12:39pm
11/5/26 ASVAB Testing
11/5/26 PIF - Choosing & Paying for College 6pm
11/11/26 Veteran's Day Assembly
Jostens Graduation orders Due
11/17/26 Progress Reports Due
11/19/26 PIF - NCAA in the Wildcat Den 6pm
11/25/26 Thanksgiving Break Starts
12/14/26 District Health Dept Vision Screening
12/15/26 District Health Dept Vision Screening
3/9/27 Progress Reports Due
4/27/27 Progress Reports Due
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
Student Climate Team will be trained to conduct peer mediation for students who are in conflict with one another. The goal of having peer mediation at AHS is to help create a more positive culture in our school where both sides win and one party doesn't feel as if they are being treated unfairly. Please see Mr. Robarge in Restorative Center (School Success) if you need help resolving an issue. Peer mediators don't take sides or place blame on anyone!
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