Dual Enrollment Update

If you are planning to take a Dual Enrollment class through ACC in the second semester, please make an appointment with your counselor anytime after the 1st of November using the link below. Appointment Request For

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.

Counseling Appointments

As Mrs. Miller is out of the office at this time, students with the last names S-Z should still continue to use the counseling appointment form or visit the E house office. Mrs. Ayers will ensure that you meet with a 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. 

If you are failing classes, the time to work out a plan for the rest of the semester is NOW! Talk to your teacher and make an appointment with your counselor if you need help.

Seniors: If you haven't had your senior meeting yet, please be sure to schedule that as soon as possible.

Click the link to schedule that appointment: Student Counseling Appointment Form

AHS Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thursday, October 29th (Early Release Schedule)

3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

Friday, October 30th (No School For Students)

7:30 - 10:30 a.m. 

• AHS staff would like to see a record amount of parents this year.  Conferences provide an opportunity to build the bridge with a school to home connection which enhances student success.  Parents can see everything through StudentVue but nothing replaces a face-to-face contact; conferences are your time to make the personal connection, and AHS staff wants a full house!  See you this week.

• We also encourage you to review Academic Support Strategies for Parents document which offers great strategies to assist your student(s)

• Round one of Progress Reports were send home with students last Friday.   Did you have questions or concerns?  The next round for 12 weeks is due out November 17th-- do you have any concerns?  This is a great time to meet in person.

• The conferences will be in Gym 2, and you may enter under the Wildcat in the Front Oval

• Please take the parent survey as you enter or leave ~ it is quick and helps us to service you better knowing your needs

  1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • The Survey Link -- if you want to complete it now

Winterfest: Important Updates

The Winterfest dance will take place on February 6th. This is only 2 weeks after the start of our second semester. To be eligible to attend the dance, students must meet attendance and grade criteria. Students who miss more than 10% of school days the first semester (approximately 9 days) will not be eligible to attend the dance. Exemptions will only be made when medical documentation is provided. Furthermore, students must pass at least 4 of their classes the first semester to be eligible. 

To attend the dance, you must: 

• Attend 90% or more of school days or have medical documentation for your absences

• Pass 4 or more classes

Freshman And Senior Parents

Emails went out Friday regarding upcoming Jostens Meetings for your Students

If you did not receive that information, you can review it here:

• 11/3/26 - Josten's Student Meetings in the Auditorium

  • Freshman Meeting starting at Homeroom 9:31am

  • Senior Meeting @ 12:39pm

Seniors! This is the last week of Free College Application Month. If you have not applied to a college yet, or are still working, make sure to complete it by October 31st. Below is the list of colleges that are waiving application fees for the month. IF APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY IF MICHIGAN-ANN ARBOR or MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, please apply by NOV 1st for priority consideration!

REMINDER: This week, I'll be at Parent-Teacher Conferences to answer questions and assist with college applications, FAFSA, and any other college related questions. No appointment needed!

Can't make it? Please reach out to me to schedule an appointment at a different time. 

Elizabeth Kieliszewski kieliszewskiel@alpenaschools.com or (989) 358-5323

THIS WEEK: 

Oakland University: 10/26 @ 12:30 PM

10/26: Dress as the career you wish you had (please no Halloween costumes)

Ferris State University: 10/27 @ 8:30 AM in Wildcat Den

Wayne State University: 10/27 @ 1:00 PM in Wildcat Den

UPCOMING: 

LSSU Engineering: 11/5 select classroom visits 

MSU Vet Tech/Nursing Program Visit: 11/6 during 2nd Hour (Please note, students in Innovations of Agriscience will be receiving a separate classroom presentation. This session is open to all other AHS students.)

Alma College: 11/9 during 5th Hour in Wildcat Den

2026-27 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

💚 WILDCAT PRIDE! 💚

A big shout-out to all our AHS students who took the PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday!

We are proud of your hard work, focus, and determination. You represented Alpena High School well, and we appreciate the effort you put into doing your best!

Way to go, Wildcats! 💚🐾

💚 DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR YOUR AP EXAMS! 💚

You've done the class — now take the exam! 🎓
AP Exam registration is underway! Don't miss your chance to earn college credit for all your hard work.
📅 Registration & Payment Deadline: November 6, 2026
Don't wait until the last minute! Complete your AP Exam registration on College Board, register with AHS and make your payment before the deadline.
Questions? Stop by Mr. Mitchell's Office (E115).
Let's finish strong, Wildcats! 🐾💚

💚 ASVAB TEST REMINDER — THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5! 💚

Attention students registered for the ASVAB!
📅 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM — Report to the Auditorium by 7:50 AM
💻 Bring: Fully charged Chromebook AND charger
🚫 No hats or phones/headphones in the testing room
🧥 Dress in layers — temperatures may vary
🥤 Snacks and drinks: Must be left outside the testing room and may be accessed during breaks.
Come prepared and ready to do your best! Good luck, Wildcats! 🐾💚

Upcoming Events:

• 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

• 11/2/26 KAPUT Monthly Meeting 6pm - Wildcat Den

• 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 

• 11/10/26 Jostens Graduation orders Due

• 11/11/26 Veteran's Day Assembly

• 11/17/26 Progress Reports Due

• 11/19/26 PIF - NCAA in the Wildcat Den 6pm

• 11/20/26 Masquers Club Fall Showcase - Student/Staff Viewing 2nd & 3rd hr

• 11/21/26 Masquers Club Fall Showcase - Public Showing @ 3pm - Auditorium 

• 11/25/26 Thanksgiving Break Starts

• 11/28/26 Early College 13th Year Parent/Student Meeting -5:30 pm @ ACC Granum Theatre

• 11/28/26 Early College Information Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm @ ACC Granum Theatre (8th-10th grade families)

• 12/10/26 Winter Band Concert - 7pm - Gymnasium

• 12/14/26 District Health Dept Vision Screening - 9th Grade

• 12/15/26 District Health Dept Vision Screening - 9th Grade

• 12/17/26 Choir Holiday Concert - 7pm - Auditorium

• 12/23/26 Winter Break Starts

• 1/4/27 Classes Resume

• 3/9/27 Progress Reports Due

• 4/27/27 Progress Reports Due