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The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Claire Branding has overwhelming energy that connects with students and makes them feel part of the learning and a valuable member of her team. Overall, Claire has been an all star with our students. She has been supportive and solution oriented with our kids.
Counseling
Warning Senior Parents-- Be Aware and know that any organizations that requests money for scholarships is a scam. Please be careful not to release any funds for what should always be free.
AHS Upcoming Events
GEAR UP DAY @ AHS -THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th 8 am- 2:15 pm ALL Seniors participating and EC 13th year invited to attend as well!
IT'S COLLEGE MONTH...
IT'S COLLEGE MONTH...
As college month continues make sure you pay attention to deadlines like free application waivers, FAFSA, etc.
We will help you with many of these aspects at the GEAR UP day on October 20th. I have many career opportunities, military, and colleges coming to AHS to help you with all these decisions and it's very beneficial to have it during this month to get you on track for your senior year. PLEASE make sure to be in attendance that day and if you are a dual enrolled or EC student do your best to talk to your professors ahead of time to not miss this opportunity.
The topics being covered are the following:
Counselor check in- a chance to do your senior meeting as all counselors will be holding one session.
FAFSA/FINANCIAL AID- ACC financial aid director will be here to assist in getting this process started. * Need to have your social security#*
CAREER/COLLEGE FAIR- an opportunity to talk with many reps from our community and beyond with trades, military & college. I have over 26 presenters attending!
LIFE after HS- presentation on how to achieve your life goals and what obstacles you may have to overcome.
Common app/college applications & scholarships- a presenter from U of M will be here to assist in getting this started and how to do it effectively. This doesn’t just help with college applications, it will help with scholarships and job applications. Make sure to have your computer with you on this day and if possible begin the COMMON APP prior to this event.
Any students that have not yet gotten their pictures taken can have them done this Tuesday Oct. 21.
If you Had your pictures taken and would like to have them done again. Picture retake day is here for you!!
The Student Climate Team has been working hard to spread kindness this Unity Day! In the cafeteria we have a mural and paper chains with kindness quotes to brighten everyone's day! Check out our new kindness rock garden outside of the cafeteria as well as The Painted Rock. We will also have hourly kindness announcements on Unity Day reminding everyone to always be kinder than necessary!
Health Occupations students are hosting a BLOOD DRIVE on Oct. 29!
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
1000024279.mp4KAPUT Activity Night Tuesday November 11th-- Get signed up today!!! Get your partner(s) and don't wait.
Items To Review
AHS Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 30th
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31st
7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Parents: Pleae check your student's attendance when you have attendance calls
Students that arrive late to the building, must stop in the Attendance Office to sign in, even if it is during your lunch hour. Parents still should call or message the Attendance Office to excuse these late arrivals/absences.
Parents if you have a student that needs to leave early please call ahead, so your student can sign themselves out and wait for your arrival.
The Chromebook Sign in and Sign out keeps everything quick and confidential.
Reminder about entries for students/ adults
Visitors/parents for meetings etc. have come through the Main Office to run their ID through the Raptor, which will produce a visitor's badge. If you park in the front and go to the Student Entrance, you will be directed to drive around to the back oval. We can not make any exceptions to this.
PARENT REMINDER-EARLY PICK UP OR LATE DROP OFF
When picking up your child early, or dropping off late for school, use the front oval Attendance Office entrance/Student Entrance. EVERY STUDENT needs to go through the Attendance Office entrance when the school locks down at 7:35am-- even if your day is done or you are starting later.
What qualifies as a reimburseable school meal.pdfAthletics
Glow Show Flyer AHS Marching Band.pdfUpcoming Events:
10/20/25 Gearup Day at AHS
10/21/25 Picture Retake Day
10/22/25 Unity Day
Senior Sunset Rain Makeup
10/23/25 NMSQT Test Day
10/30/25 1/2 Day for student PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/31/25 AM Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/3/25 KAPUT Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den
11/5/25 Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office 10:00am - 3:00pm
Josten's Freshman Class Meeting 3rd hour
Josten's Senior Class Meeting 5th hour
11/6/25 ASVAB Testing
Parent Information Forum - Choosing and Paying For College 6pm AHS Auditorium
11/11/25 Veteran's Day
11/11/25 KAPUT Fall Activity Night
11/17/25 Progress Reports Go Home
11/19/25 NCAA Parent Information Forum 6pm in the Wildcat Den
11/26/25 No School Thanksgiving Break
11/27/25 No School Thanksgiving Break
11/28/25 No School Thanksgiving Break
12/1/25 KAPUT Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den
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!
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.
Have you ever wondered how our school lunch menus are created? Curious about what goes into deciding a snow day? Or perhaps you’ve been puzzled by terms like "collective bargaining agreement" or wondered why the district can’t purchase gifts for staff?
If so, we invite you to participate in our "ASK APS" initiative. This is your chance to ask the questions that matter to you. Each month, we’ll select questions that are intriguing, timely, or widely relevant to answer in the Superintendent's Update, Central Office communications, school newsletters, or even at Board meetings.
While we may not be able to address every question, we’re committed to answering as many as we can.
Please note: This form is not intended for questions specific to individual students or situations. For those, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher or principal.
Rest assured, your submissions are completely anonymous—no contact information is collected
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