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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Collaborative: Team Player- Willing to fulfill a variety of roles in group settings; Communicator- Able to effectively share, receive and interpret information; Flexible- Willing to adjust, adapt and compromise to address varying circumstances.
This week's Wildcat Way is Liily Rospierski! Lilly is confident in her ability, she works hard and collaborates with other students, and during labs or individual work, she is talking with her table partners solving problems and figuring out the right answer. She contributes to class discussions with well thought out answers. Lilly continuously strives to be better.
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats Lilly
AHS Upcoming Events
KAPUT MEETING ~ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
IN THE WILDCAT DEN @ 6 P.M.
Parents ~ KAPUT Needs You!
KAPUT is excited to offer this event and hope to see record number of students and we need YOUR help to put it on. Please signup to assist for the event with this Link
Dodgeball Tournament Poster (3).pdfDo you have a team? You have until Thursday to register!
Let's see the creative uniforms and let's make this a great event.
There are other activities to take part in or just come to hang out and watch...
and we mention~ There will be tons of food and Prizes as well.
What: Parent-Student Informational Meeting on CHOOSING and PAYING FOR COLLEGE
When: 6:oo-7:00, Wednesday, November 6th Come as you are! Planned to last 45 minutes to 1 hour. In the AHS Auditorium!
Who: Students and parents, especially in 11th & 12th grade, first generation students (those going to college first in their family), and any other student/parent interested in just learning more of what is to come.
Why: Sometimes "we don't know what we don't know" and we don't know what to ask. This Parent Informational Forum will discuss different items to think about when choosing a college. These could be things from the size of campus to different clubs and activities college has to offer. We will also discuss some financial terms and information including scholarships - where to find them and tips to fill them out.
What if I can't make it? The presentation slides will be on the Alpena Public Schools website by the Friday following the meeting and if there are lingering questions, students/parents are encouraged to contact their student's counselor for more information. They can call 358-5200 to be transferred to the counseling center.
The Alpena High School Counselors thank all of our students' families for all that they do to support their children. It is truly a privilege to work with them.
Josten's GRADUATION MATERIAL Meeting
~ Senior Parents here is what your students have on Friday~
AHS Auditorium @ 9:44am 3rd Hour; check into class and report to the meeting
It’s officially Senior Order Week for the class of 2025 at Alpena High School! Seniors will receive their graduation packets at school on Friday, November 8th which includes important information for placing your order. You can also click this link which will help answer any questions - https://view.vidreach.io/q/0b4DgoQE
ORDER DEADLINE:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
Jostens will be at school on this date during lunch for any senior that wants to turn their order form in directly to the Jostens team.
Otherwise, please place your order online prior to this date.
Orders can be placed online by clicking this link:
Alpena High School ALPENA, MI | Jostens
If you have any questions, please call our Jostens team at 616-330-2141 or email them at studentkeepsakes@jostens.com
Alpena Choice of Announcement Flyer.pdf
Freshmen Parents
Friday, AHS Auditorium @ 12:30 5th hour
Check into 5th hour and then report to the meeting
It’s officially Class Ring Week for the class of 2028 at Alpena High School! Freshmen will receive their class jewelry design kit at school on Friday, November 8th which includes the options available for the class of 2028 and the payment plans and promotional pricing and offers. Class ring orders that are placed by the deadlines below will receive up to $75.00 off as well as a free pullover hoodie and gratitude ring. Please click this link which should answer any questions you might have - https://view.vidreach.io/q/BmjkXweR
ONLINE ORDER DEADLINE:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Online Order Link:
Alpena High School ALPENA, MI | Jostens
Testing Updates
ASVAB Testing - Students registered to take the ASVAB this Tuesday, November 5th, please read the letter with testing information (including time and location info). Also, be sure to bring your Chromebook with a fully charged battery!
AP Testing - The deadline to turn in the registration forms and payment to take an Advanced Placement Exam was last Friday. If you missed the deadline, you must contact Mr. Caplis and pay the late fee to register for an Exam.
Counseling
_Press Release (10.23.25).docx.pdfAthletics
Winter Sport Tryouts
Girls Basketball - November - 18th
Boys Basketball November - 11th
Competitive Cheer - November - 11th
Boys and girls Wrestling - November 11th
Boys Swim Tryouts are listed as Nov. 25th and 26th
Hockey - October 28th
All are welcome just make sure you have a physical on Bound!
Any questions on Bound? Stop in and see Mr. Henry or Miss Dorr,
or
call the Athletic Office 989-358-5313
Items To Review
Remember ~ set your clocks and don't be early on Monday
Parent/Teacher Conferences Follow UP
Thank you to all those families that attended conferences. It was outstanding to hear the dialogue regarding student needs and what support can be provided at home and the connection necessary between home and school to have academic success for students.
If you did not attend, AHS would like you to complete the parent survey to help make us better. The Superintendent noted the survey in his Monthly Update, and it is part of the APS Strategic Plan ~ Family & Community Partnership: Build and strengthen a trusting relationship with families and partners.
If you missed conferences:
You can email your teacher(s)
You can call (989-358-5200) and leave a voicemail once transfered to the teacher's classroom. Just an FYI, classroom phones are set to "do not disturb" during the school day, but teachers are to check voicemail regularly.
You can make a personal appointment with any teacher, counselor, School Success, or principal to discuss student needs and supports.
An AHS Goal is to bridge the gap and create partnerships as outlined in the APS Strategic Plan.
Progress Report #2 is due to students on November 12th in their 2nd hours. Teachers will be calling home for failing grades, any drastic academic changes, and positive calls; remember, you are welcome to call too ~ you are never a bother. The AHS Staff has committed to the Progress Report process 2 times each semester.
Food Baskets/Giving Tree
Leadership is currently contacting families in need for our annual Food Basket deliveries. If you have received a call from us, please let us know if you are in need of food over Winter Break! If you have not been contacted and would like to, please contact Mr. Thatcher at thatcherc@alpenaschools.com or call at 989-358-5218. We will be delivering December 13th.
Students, if you've received a letter for Giving Tree, please return this to the main office or Mr. Thatcher as soon as possible. This helps guarantee no one is left out for the holidays. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Thatcher know!
Thank you!
Connor Thatcher
Student Leadership Instructor
Upcoming Events:
11/1/24 Senior Pictures & Senior Quotes Due to Yearbook
11/4/24 KAPUT Monthly Meeting @ 6:00 pm
11/6/24 PIF - "Choosing and Paying for College" @ 6:00 pm
11/8/24 Jostens Senior Meeting for Students - 3rd Hour in the Auditorium
11/8/24 Jostens Freshman Meeting for Students - 5th Hour in the Auditorium
11/11/24 Veterans Day Assembly 2nd hour Presented by AHS Student Council
11/12/24 Early College Information Meeting
Progress Reports handed out in 2nd hour for the 12th week
11/15/24 No School - Fall Family Day
11/20/24 PIF - NCAA @ 6:00 pm
11/27/24 - 11/29/24 No School - Thanksgiving Break
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 E110 (School Success) if you need help resolving an issue. Peer mediators don't take sides or place blame on anyone!
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